The Seattle Kraken are formally bringing one of their higher-round selections from the 2024 NHL Draft to the organization. According to a team announcement, the Kraken have signed Nathan Villeneuve to a three-year entry-level contract. Seattle selected Villeneuve with the 63rd overall pick of last summer’s draft. He had just concluded his sophomore campaign with the OHL’s … [Read more...] about Kraken Sign Nathan Villeneuve To Entry-Level Contract
Kraken Sign Andrei Lashko To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
The Seattle Kraken announced they’ve signed 2023 fourth-round draft pick Andrei Lashko to a three-year entry-level contract. The deal presumably begins next season, though there has been no present indication of if Lashko will finish the year in the AHL. The deal will carry a $950K cap hit at the NHL level. Lashko will turn pro after wrapping up his fourth season in Canada’s … [Read more...] about Kraken Sign Andrei Lashko To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
Nyman Assigned To Coachella Valley
After a strong first stint in the NHL, the Kraken announced (Twitter link) that they’ve assigned winger Jani Nyman to AHL Coachella Valley. The 20-year-old was recalled last month and got into a dozen games with Seattle where he put up three goals and three assists in just under 14 minutes of playing time. Nyman is in his first full season in North America and had been doing … [Read more...] about Nyman Assigned To Coachella Valley
Kraken Asssign Oscar Fisker Mølgaard To AHL
Moving to a prospect note, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, announced that prospect Oscar Fisker Mølgaard is joining the team for the remainder of the season. Mølgaard, the 52nd overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, recently finished a strong campaign with the SHL’s HV71, scoring five goals and 19 points in 38 contests.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Kraken Asssign Oscar Fisker Mølgaard To AHL
Kraken Recall Ryan Winterton
The Kraken announced late last night that they’d recalled right-winter Ryan Winterton from AHL Coachella Valley under emergency conditions. While it’s unclear who, it looks like they have a couple of question marks up front as they kick off a road trip that will take them up to their final two games of the season. If he’s needed tonight against the Canucks, he’ll be making his … [Read more...] about Kraken Recall Ryan Winterton