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Seattle Kraken re-sign defenseman Josh Mahura to two-year extension

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Published  May 30, 2025 6:15pm PDT
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 06: Joshua Mahura #28 of the Seattle Kraken skates during the first period of a game against the New Jersey Devils at Climate Pledge Arena on January 06, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.  (Christopher Mast / NHLI / Getty Images)

The Brief

    • The Kraken re-signed defenseman Josh Mahura to a two-year extension worth $907,500 in average annual value.
    • A one-way contract means he'll get paid his NHL salary even if he is waived and sent to the AHL.
    • Mahura had nine points on nine assists last season, and was one of just two defensemen on the roster to end the year with a positive plus/minus differential (+5).

SEATTLE - The Seattle Kraken have re-signed defenseman Josh Mahura to a two-year extension a one-way contract worth $907,500 in AAV, the team announced on Friday.

Mahura, 27, played last season on a one-year contract with Seattle after signing with the team last offseason. Mahura started the year as the team's seventh defenseman, but ultimately became a full-time starter when Will Borgen was traded to the New York Rangers in December.

"Josh was an important addition to our blueline last season," general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement. "He plays an honest, physical game and rounded out our group of defensemen. He's also a great teammate. We're excited to bring him back for another two years."

Mahura appeared in 64 games and recorded nine assists with a plus/minus of +5, joining Adam Larsson (+22) as the only defensemen from last year's team with a positive plus/minus. He ranked fifth on the team with 89 hits and finished the season with 54 blocked shots.

It was the second-most active season of his career after playing in all 82 games with the Florida Panthers in 2022-23. 

With the re-signing of Mahura, the only unsigned defenseman from last year's team is Ryker Evans, who is a restricted free agent. Forward Mikey Eyssimont is the only unrestricted free agent on the roster, with Evans, Kaapo Kakko and Tye Kartye all restricted free agents.

The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Kraken and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.

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