Although the Seattle Kraken ultimately hired Lane Lambert as their next head coach, the team reportedly garnered interest from the Chicago Blackhawks’ former bench boss. Bill Meltzer, a contributor for the Philadelphia Flyers, reported that Luke Richardson expressed interest in the coaching vacancy in Seattle, but it is unclear whether he secured an interview. The Boston … [Read more...] about Luke Richardson Had Interest In Kraken Head Coaching Role
Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Marco Rossi
The Blackhawks, Kraken, Flyers, Penguins, and Sabres are among the teams that have shown interest in acquiring Wild pending restricted free agent center Marco Rossi, according to RG’s James Murphy. While general manager Bill Guerin has refuted trade speculation surrounding the 2020 ninth overall pick in the past, there hasn’t been much noise around progress in contract talks so … [Read more...] about Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Marco Rossi
Kraken Hire Lane Lambert As Head Coach
After a long search, the Kraken have found their new bench boss. The team announced that Lane Lambert has been hired as the third head coach in franchise history. GM Jason Botterill released the following statement: After conducting an extensive search, we’re thrilled to announce Lane as our new head coach. We cast a wide net for suitable candidates. What impressed us … [Read more...] about Kraken Hire Lane Lambert As Head Coach
Kraken Sign John Hayden To Two-Year Extension
The Seattle Kraken have signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension. The deal will carry a league-minimum, $775K salary. This is notably Hayden’s first one-way contract since the 2020-21 season, which he spent on a one-year, one-way deal with the Arizona Coyotes. Hayden will re-up for a fourth season with the Kraken with this move. That will mark the … [Read more...] about Kraken Sign John Hayden To Two-Year Extension
Talks Falter Between Kraken And Mitch Love
The Kraken appeared to be getting close to hiring Washington assistant coach Mitch Love as their new head coach, according to Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco. However, those talks apparently stalled at the finish line. He relays that there may be a condition for the new bench boss to retain assistant Jessica Campbell which could be a deterrent to potential candidates who … [Read more...] about Talks Falter Between Kraken And Mitch Love