NHL schedule will include break but no guarantee of Olympics

Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday the NHL schedule will include a break for the 2022 Winter Olympics even though there is no commitment the league’s players will go to Beijing in February.

Kraken expansion draft to be milestone for Seattle

When the calendar flips to this time of year, there is normally a mix and anger and resentment for sports fans in this corner of the country.

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Large party at Gas Works Park in Seattle to unveil the Kraken team members

Fans and businesses prepare for Seattle Kraken's NHL Expansion Draft at Gas Works Park

The Seattle Kraken will take center stage as the city’s new professional hockey team prepares to announce its new players. The team will host a star-studded NHL Expansion Draft at Gas Works Park on July 21.

Ian Furness breaks down possible Kraken expansion draft picks after protected lists revealed

Q13 Fox resident hockey expect Ian Furness helped us break down a list of available players for the Seattle Kraken to select for their expansion draft on Wednesday on Q It Up Sports Sunday night.

NHL teams shuffle before Seattle Kraken expansion draft

Before 30 NHL teams release the list of players available for the Kraken, many of them are shuffling the deck to make sure they’re in good position for the Seattle expansion draft.

Seattle expansion draft: goalie Ben Bishop to be available

Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop will be available in the Seattle expansion draft after waiving his no-movement clause.

Seattle Kraken reach agreement to use Charlotte as AHL affiliate

The Seattle Kraken will use the Charlotte Checkers as their American Hockey League affiliate for the first season of the newest NHL franchise.

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol talks expansion draft and his player development process

Dave Hakstol was announced head coach on Thursday, June 24th and on Sunday he joined Q13 sports reporter Alyssa Charlston to talk about the expansion draft July 21st, the way he develops players and the vision he and General Manager Ron Francis have for the team right now.

Seattle Kraken hire Dave Hakstol as first coach

Dave Hakstol will take on the challenge of leading the Seattle Kraken in his second head job in the NHL

JT Brown retires from NHL, joins Seattle Kraken broadcast

The Seattle Kraken have hired former NHL forward JT Brown as the television analyst for their inaugural season, the team announced Monday.

NHL Draft 101: Here's what you need to know

The full NHL Draft is set for July 23-24. Here's what you need to know ahead of the Seattle Kraken's first time drafting players.

Kraken make first signing, ink Luke Henman to 3-year deal

The 21-year-old center became the first player ever signed by the Kraken on Wednesday when he inked a three-year entry-level contract with the expansion NHL club, which is set to begin its first season this fall.

Seattle Kraken officially join NHL as league's 32nd team

Release the Kraken! The Seattle Kraken officially became the 32nd team in the National Hockey League on Friday.

WHL gearing up for shortened season giving Seattle Thunderbirds chance to be scouted

This season, five U.S. Western Hockey League teams will play a shortened, 24 game season. Normally this time of year the ice is about to come out, but instead, it is fresh and ready for the season to start.

Seattle Kraken trying to help revive hockey at Alaska Anchorage

Even before playing their first game as a franchise, the Seattle Kraken are trying to help revive a college hockey program more than 1,000 miles from their home rink.