Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have announced two late-summer hires. Recently retired pro Zac Dalpe will join the club as a Player Development Consultant, and Adam Purner will take on the role of Video Analyst, in the 2025-26 season. Dalpe played through over 15 years between the NHL and AHL lineups, while Purner has spent the last three seasons as the video coach for the AHL’s Hershey … [Read more...] about Kraken Hire Zac Dalpe, Adam Purner To Development Team

The Seattle Kraken have signed one of their defencemen of the future today. Ryker Evans signs an extension to show that, not only the team, but also himself, believes his future and the team’s success. It is a two-year deal, with an average annual value of $2.05 million. Seattle Kraken Young Defenceman Ryker Evans Signs an Extension Today Evans is a 23-year-old, coming off of … [Read more...] about The Seattle Kraken Sign One of Their Top Young Defencemen

On Tuesday, Aug. 19, USA Hockey announced the 44 players who received an invitation to Olympic Orientation Camp. On that list is a familiar face to Seattle Kraken fans, goaltender Joey Daccord.… … [Read more...] about Kraken’s Joey Daccord Named to Team USA Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp

After not making Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off roster, Kraken blueliner Brandon Montour opted to accept an invitation to the Worlds back in May in the hopes of improving his chances of being selected to play in the Olympics. He fared quite well in the tournament, tying for the lead in points by a defenseman with nine.  Accordingly, NHL.com’s Mike Zeisberger suggests that the … [Read more...] about Montour A Viable Candidate For Olympics?

Welcome to your 2025 NHL Entry Draft Headquarters right here at Last Word On Sports and Top Shelf Prospects. We have you covered with everything you will need to be ready for the big event. Today, we bring you Part Two of our 2025 NHL Draft Grades.  Be sure to bookmark the site, follow our prospect writers Ben Kerr and Chase Windsor, and spread the word for the site that will … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Entry Draft Grades: Part Three