May 13th: According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Tocchet won’t have to wait much longer for a new head coaching role. Dreger indicates that Tocchet will land a new gig this week, and the Bruins, Flyers, and Kraken have been the most interested suitors, similarly to Friedman. May 12th: Former Canucks bench boss Rick Tocchet is the most recent entrant to the market after unproductive … [Read more...] about Latest On Rick Tocchet
Kraken Expected To Sign Tyson Jugnauth
It appears that one of Seattle’s prospects has changed his development plan. After previously committing to Michigan State, Nathaniel Bott of the Lansing State Journal and Daily Faceoff’s Jeff Marek report (Twitter links) that defenseman Tyson Jugnauth won’t return to college and will instead sign with the Kraken. The 21-year-old actually spent parts of two seasons at the … [Read more...] about Kraken Expected To Sign Tyson Jugnauth
Offseason Checklist: Seattle Kraken
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those eliminated in the first round. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Seattle. Expectations were high for the Kraken heading into 2023-24, perhaps a bit too lofty after an impressive second … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Seattle Kraken
Julius Miettinen Signs ATO With Firebirds
Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen has signed an amateur try-out with the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the remainder of the season per the AHL Transactions Log. Miettinen sustained a lower-body injury at the World Junior Championship that held him out of a handful of games. Even through the injury, he managed a strong 11 goals and 39 points in 36 WHL game this season – … [Read more...] about Julius Miettinen Signs ATO With Firebirds
Kraken Fire Dan Bylsma
It was a tough year for the Kraken this season as they were among the worst teams in the Western Conference. As a result, they have made a coaching change as the team announced that they have dismissed head coach Dan Bylsma after just one year with them. No replacement will be named right away and a full coaching search will take place. This decision means that Seattle will … [Read more...] about Kraken Fire Dan Bylsma