Exclusive: Kraken CEO talks team performance and timeline, pricing, challenges, NBA and Storm
"An expansion is not for the faint of heart. You know, it's tricky. But I'm so proud of these players. Each and every one of these guys is helping lay the foundation for a team that's going to be great for years to come."
"An expansion is not for the faint of heart. You know, it's tricky. But I'm so proud of these players. Each and every one of these guys is helping lay the foundation for a team that's going to be great for years to come."
Kraken post franchise’s 1st shutout, 3-0 over Islanders
Jared McCann had a goal and an assist, and Philipp Grubauer stopped 19 shots for the first shutout in franchise history as the expansion Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders 3-0 Wednesday night.
Jared McCann had a goal and an assist, and Philipp Grubauer stopped 19 shots for the first shutout in franchise history as the expansion Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders 3-0 Wednesday night.
Hall of Famer Granato adds author to list of achievements
Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato said she had been asked for years to write a book about her experiences in becoming one of the best women’s hockey players of all time.
Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato said she had been asked for years to write a book about her experiences in becoming one of the best women’s hockey players of all time.
Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Islanders game against Kraken postponed due to storm
The Seattle Kraken at New York Islanders game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to an impending snow storm in the New York area.
The Seattle Kraken at New York Islanders game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to an impending snow storm in the New York area.
Brandon Tanev taking on new role with Kraken during recovery
With his relentless energy, frenetic playing style and a history of goofy headshots, Brandon Tanev quickly became the fan favorite on the Seattle Kraken’s inaugural roster.
With his relentless energy, frenetic playing style and a history of goofy headshots, Brandon Tanev quickly became the fan favorite on the Seattle Kraken’s inaugural roster.
Appleton, Grubauer lead Kraken to 5-3 win over Panthers
Maybe the Seattle Kraken need to be more diligent about following their game plan all the time. It’s worked twice this season against the Florida Panthers, the top team in the NHL.
Maybe the Seattle Kraken need to be more diligent about following their game plan all the time. It’s worked twice this season against the Florida Panthers, the top team in the NHL.
Husso sharp, Bozak gets shorty as Blues beat Kraken 5-0
Ville Husso stopped 27 shots, Tyler Bozak scored short-handed and the St. Louis Blues pounded the Seattle Kraken 5-0 Friday night.
Ville Husso stopped 27 shots, Tyler Bozak scored short-handed and the St. Louis Blues pounded the Seattle Kraken 5-0 Friday night.
Kraken take 2nd straight by beating Sharks 3-2
Carson Soucy and the Seattle Kraken didn’t let a sluggish, uninspired start linger beyond 20 minutes. Thanks to their turnaround, the Kraken have a win streak for the first time in nearly two months.
Carson Soucy and the Seattle Kraken didn’t let a sluggish, uninspired start linger beyond 20 minutes. Thanks to their turnaround, the Kraken have a win streak for the first time in nearly two months.
Seattle Kraken games postponed due to COVID will be played in February
Instead of three games and a three-week Winter Olympics break, the Seattle Kraken will now play 10 games in February.
Instead of three games and a three-week Winter Olympics break, the Seattle Kraken will now play 10 games in February.
Meet Davy Jones: Kraken introduce team dog
The Seattle Kraken have a new teammate and he made his debut during Monday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Seattle Kraken have a new teammate and he made his debut during Monday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Kraken snap 9-game losing streak, beat Blackhawks 3-2 in SO
After a month of increasing frustration, it seemed fitting that Joonas Donskoi, who had yet to score all season, was the one to finally snap the Seattle Kraken’s losing streak.
After a month of increasing frustration, it seemed fitting that Joonas Donskoi, who had yet to score all season, was the one to finally snap the Seattle Kraken’s losing streak.
Exclusive: Kraken GM Ron Francis evaluates team performance in disappointing season, looks to big picture
Despite the Kraken's struggles this season, GM Ron Francis is still confident in goalie Philipp Grubauer and head coach Dave Hakstol, and is focused on the big picture with the new Seattle franchise.
Despite the Kraken's struggles this season, GM Ron Francis is still confident in goalie Philipp Grubauer and head coach Dave Hakstol, and is focused on the big picture with the new Seattle franchise.
Commentary: Is the honeymoon over for Seattle Kraken?
No one expected to raise a Stanley Cup in the Kraken’s first season. But no one expected a Kraken team that had some of the most favorable expansion rules in professional sports history to be in second-to-last place in their conference with no playoff hopes by the start of January.
No one expected to raise a Stanley Cup in the Kraken’s first season. But no one expected a Kraken team that had some of the most favorable expansion rules in professional sports history to be in second-to-last place in their conference with no playoff hopes by the start of January.
Seattle Kraken lose Jaden Schwartz for 4 to 6 weeks with hand injury
The Seattle Kraken will be without forward Jaden Schwartz for at least a month due to a hand injury that will require surgery, the team said Thursday.
The Seattle Kraken will be without forward Jaden Schwartz for at least a month due to a hand injury that will require surgery, the team said Thursday.
Senators-Kraken becomes 92nd NHL game postponed this season
The NHL on Monday postponed the Seattle Kraken’s home game scheduled for Thursday against Ottawa because of COVID-19 problems with the Senators.
The NHL on Monday postponed the Seattle Kraken’s home game scheduled for Thursday against Ottawa because of COVID-19 problems with the Senators.
Kraken fan credited with saving Canucks equipment manager's life after chance encounter
At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.
At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.
Canucks manager thanks Kraken fan for 'saving his life'
A manager for the Vancouver Canucks says his life was saved by a Seattle Kraken fan during their first game in Seattle.
A manager for the Vancouver Canucks says his life was saved by a Seattle Kraken fan during their first game in Seattle.
Kraken lose fan favorite Brandon Tanev to major knee injury
The Seattle Kraken will be without forward Brandon Tanev for the rest of the season after he suffered a torn ACL in his knee, the team said Monday.
The Seattle Kraken will be without forward Brandon Tanev for the rest of the season after he suffered a torn ACL in his knee, the team said Monday.
AP source: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The NHL will withdraw from the Winter Olympics after the regular-season schedule was disrupted by coronavirus outbreaks, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.