This afternoon, Carolina Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour told Michael Russo of The Athletic that the team believes Shayne Gostisbehere’s injury is not serious, and that he remains with the team on their trip west. The offensive defenseman has been off to a dynamite start so far, with 7 points in just 5 games. Just two days ago, Gostisbehere left in the Canes’ win over Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Gostisbehere, McCann, Liljegren
Marchment Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
The Kraken announced before tonight’s game (Twitter link) that winger Mason Marchment is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He joins an ever-growing list of unavailable Seattle players, a list that includes Jared McCann (lower body), Brandon Montour (personal), Ryker Evans (upper body), and Frederick Gaudreau (upper body). In his first season with the team after … [Read more...] about Marchment Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
Kraken Recall Ben Meyers, Reassign Ville Ottavainen
The Kraken announced Tuesday that they’ve recalled forward Ben Meyers from AHL Coachella Valley. The Kraken don’t have an active roster spot, so they’ve returned right-shot defenseman Ville Ottavainen to Coachella Valley to accommodate the addition of Meyers. Ottavainen was a 2021 fourth-round pick and was just recalled from the AHL on Sunday amid news that Brandon Montour was … [Read more...] about Kraken Recall Ben Meyers, Reassign Ville Ottavainen
Seattle Kraken Recall Ville Ottavainen
The Seattle Kraken have recalled defenseman Ville Ottavainen from their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Amidst the recent news that Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour is taking a temporary leave of absence from the Kraken to tend to a family matter, this recall gives Seattle an additional right-handed defensive option to work with while Montour is … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Recall Ville Ottavainen
Brandon Montour Taking Temporary Leave Of Absence From Kraken
The Kraken will be without their top defender for the next little while. The team announced (Twitter link) that Brandon Montour will be taking a temporary leave of absence from the team to tend to a family matter. No further details will be provided by the club. The 31-year-old had gotten off to a strong start for Seattle this season. Through four games, Montour leads the … [Read more...] about Brandon Montour Taking Temporary Leave Of Absence From Kraken