While previous reports indicated the Canucks and Kraken both had interest in acquiring Wild restricted free agent center Marco Rossi at various points during the offseason, talks have been quiet for weeks now after Minnesota didn’t land the type of offers they wanted. However, with less than a month now until training camp, they’re now restating their interest in acquiring him … [Read more...] about Canucks, Kraken Re-Engaging In Marco Rossi Trade Talks With Wild
Kraken Focused On Special Teams Performance
The Seattle Kraken are coming off a down season where many things didn’t go according to plan, including special teams play. The Kraken finished 23rd in the league on the power play with an 18.9 percent success rate and 21st on the penalty kill at 77.2 percent. It’s an issue general manager Jason Botterill is looking to shore up this season, per NHL.com’s Kevin Woodley. “We … [Read more...] about Kraken Focused On Special Teams Performance
Biro Expected To Sign In KHL
Pending Kraken UFA forward Brandon Biro is expected to sign with KHL Vityaz, relays Mikhail Zislis of Sport-Express. The 27-year-old signed with Seattle in free agency last summer after seeing just five NHL games with Buffalo. However, Biro didn’t see any time at the top level this season, instead collecting just six goals and 28 assists in 54 games with AHL Coachella Valley. … [Read more...] about Biro Expected To Sign In KHL
Kraken Sign Kaden Hammell To Entry-Level Contract
With today being the signing deadline for several prospects across the NHL, the Kraken got in a signing just before the 4 PM CT deadline. Seattle has signed defenseman Kaden Hammell to a three-year, entry-level contract, relays Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle (Twitter link). The 20-year-old was drafted in the fifth round back in 2023, going 148th overall. Hammell was not a … [Read more...] about Kraken Sign Kaden Hammell To Entry-Level Contract
Seattle Kraken Sign Josh Mahura To Two-Year Contract
The Seattle Kraken announced they’ve signed defenseman Josh Mahura to a two-year contract through the 2026-27 NHL season. The announcement indicated that Mahura will earn an AAV of $907.5K during the contract, meaning the total deal will be for $1.815MM. Mahura recently wrapped up his first season with the Kraken. The former Anaheim Duck and Florida Panther became an … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Sign Josh Mahura To Two-Year Contract