The 2026-27 PWHL goaltending landscape: San Jose & Seattle
Almost to the end now! Next up on checking out the PWHL’s goaltending is checking into the goalie depth chart of San Jose and Seattle.
Kraken
Latest news and updates about the Kraken
NY Rangers Trade Pitch Lands Young Star Center From Kraken
The New York Rangers have had themselves a very busy offseason. They have brought in several new players, like Pavel Dorofeyev, Marcus Petersson, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Joonas Korpisalo, Sean Durzi, and Joe Veleno. The Rangers‘ roster is looking a bit deeper than it did last season, but it is also fair to argue that they should […] The post NY Rangers Trade Pitch Lands Young Star Center From Kraken appeared first on HEAVY .
It's August 2nd And The Avalanche's Cale Makar Hasn't Signed An Extension
Is there trouble in the Central Division? The Colorado Avalanche have been a juggernaut in the division since Nathan MacKinnon hit his prime, and head coach Jared Bednar's system took them to the Stanley Cup championship in 2022. The team has at times seemed invincible, even after being bounced in the playoffs by the Seattle Kraken in 2023. The team has a new challenge with the exit of general manager Chris McFarland , who left for the Nashville Predators' GM job. General Manager J...
Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Wright & Bigger Questions
The Vancouver Canucks are once again connected to an interesting trade possibility. Reports that the team has shown interest in Seattle Kraken centre Shane Wright have created speculation about what…
Could Rangers & Kraken Swing 1-For-1 Trade?
The New York Rangers have made no secret of wanting to turn defenseman Braden Schneider into forward help, and one idea that's been surfacing among fans is a swap involving Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright. But according to The Athletic's Vincent Z. Mercogliano , the fit isn't really there. Asked in his offseason mailbag whether a Schneider-for-Wright deal made sense, Mercogliano was skeptical. "I don't think it's a crazy concept, but there are pretty clear hurdles," Mercogliano wrote. "...
Canucks: Exploring an Elias Pettersson for Shane Wright 1-for-1 swap
The Seattle Kraken have spent the past several months searching for a star, and the Vancouver Canucks appear increasingly motivated to move one. Between the two Pacific Northwest clubs sits Shane Wright, a 22-year-old centre whose representatives have asked Seattle to find him a new team. Vancouver has contacted the Kraken about Wright; the…
Jack’s Daily: Kantserov & Lardis Love; Edzo Departs Kraken; Hughes Meeting
While Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson’s full-scale rebuild officially began over a full year earlier, the 2023 NHL Draft […] The post Jack’s Daily: Kantserov & Lardis Love; Edzo Departs Kraken; Hughes Meeting appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now .
Morning Chirps: Edzo leaves Kraken, Blues interested in young defender
The former Chicago Blackhawks broadcaster is lightening his load this season.
Eddie Olczyk stepping away from Kraken TV analyst role, will continue calling NHL games for TNT
After four seasons as a TV analyst for the Seattle Kraken, Eddie Olczyk is stepping away. Olczyk and the NHL team announced Tuesday that the former NHL star and longtime broadcaster is leaving his role with the Kraken Hockey Network to spend more time with his family in Chicago and work a more relaxed national…
Seattle Kraken TV Broadcaster Takes Step Back
Olczyk is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster who has become one of the game's 21st-century broadcasting icons. The post Seattle Kraken TV Broadcaster Takes Step Back appeared first on HEAVY .
Canucks Trade Pitch Lands Rising Star Center From Kraken
The Vancouver Canucks have had a pretty active offseason so far. They have brought in a handful of new players, including Brendan Gallagher, Jamie Oleksiak, Paul Cotter, and Luke Schenn. They also traded players like defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Nils Hoglander.Yet, with there still being a good amount of time left before the start […] The post Canucks Trade Pitch Lands Rising Star Center From Kraken appeared first on HEAVY .
NHL Teams in Alphabetical Order: Listed by City and Division (2026)
The National Hockey League continues to expand. Over the past decade, fans have seen two new teams enter the league, including the Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken. Additionally, the Arizona Coyotes recently moved to Utah and have rebranded to the Utah Mammoth. With the league growing in popularity, let's take a look at […]
Penguins tied to trade interest in Seattle Kraken center
The Pittsburgh Penguins are being tied in potential trade interest to a young center this offseason. The Athletic’s Josh Yohe reported Monday “two different sources in the Penguins’ organization” told him Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas is “intrigued” by Shane Wright. Yohe noted, however, “the asking price for Wright is, to put it lightly, substantial, […]
Pittsburgh Penguins & Seattle Kraken In Advanced Trade Talks
The Shane Wright sweepstakes continue in Seattle. According to multiple reports, the Kraken have made it known around the league they are interested in moving out the former No.4 overall pick. Wright's development hasn't been what was expected of him in Seattle to this point, and the organization wants to give him a fresh start. Insert the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins are intrigued by the idea of trading for Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, sources told The Athletic's Josh Yohe . The ...
NHL Rumor Roundup: Update On The Red Wings; Latest Shane Wright Buzz
Uncertainty over who becomes the next GM of the Detroit Red Wings means uncertainty for players (such as Alex DeBrincat) who are UFA-eligible next summer. Meanwhile, there's talk that the Vancouver Canucks could be interested in Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright.
Kraken's Steep Asking Price Complicates Canucks' Pursuit Of Shane Wright
The Vancouver Canucks are on the hunt for a young center to support their rebuild, and they have identified a mutual interest in Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright. The problem is the price. Per Vancouver insider Rick Dhaliwal , the Canucks have approached the Kraken about Wright, but Seattle's asking price is extremely high. "Canucks like Shane Wright," Dhaliwal said. "They approached Seattle about him, but the ask was very high. You know Seattle wants either one of their two young defen...
2026 Panthers Prospect Profile: Stepan Gorbunov
During the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Florida Panthers traded its fifth-round pick (141st overall) to the Seattle Kraken for a sixth and seventh-rounder and used the first of those two selections (169th overall) on center Stepan Gorbunov, a towering project who could turn out to be a late-round steal. During his draft season, Gorbunov appeared in 40 MHL games for Belye Medvedi Chelyabinsk and finished with 10 goals and 22 points to catch the attention of Bill Zito and his scouting staff. ...
Dhaliwal: Canucks approached Kraken about Shane Wright; ask was ‘very high’
After it was reported earlier this month that 22-year-old Seattle Kraken centreman Shane Wright is available on the trade market, the 2022 fourth-overall pick has become a name to watch this summer. With the Vancouver Canucks heading into a rebuild, 22-year-olds like Wright are the kind of players that should intrigue the organization. On Thursday, Donnie…
Report: Kraken's Sky-High Ask For Potential Shane Wright Trade With Canucks
The Seattle Kraken continue to try to move Shane Wright. We learned last week that the team is working with his agent to try to find a fresh new start for the former 4th-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. The Vancouver Canucks are one of those teams with interest in Wright, but insider Rick Dhaliwal said on the Oilers Now podcast that the Seattle ask was sky-high, and not something the Canucks were interested in. According to @DhaliwalSports , the Vancouver #Canucks have shown int...
Kraken sign Victor Ostman to one-year contract
Ostman, 25, started one game for Seattle last season.
Should the Flames trade for Shane Wright?
What type of player is the most difficult to acquire in today’s NHL? Young, right shot centres. That’s why the name Shane Wright has been discussed as a trade option for the Calgary Flames in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Seattle Kraken have been working with Wright’s agent, Kurt Overhardt,…
Canucks Would Be a Great Trade Destination For the Kraken’s Shane Wright
Shane Wright’s future in the NHL doesn’t appear to be with the Seattle Kraken. It was recently reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet that Wright and the Kraken mutually want…
5 Landing Spots For Kraken Trade Candidate Shane Wright
For teams still in the market for a center, the pickings have become awfully slim around the NHL. The UFA market has been almost completely picked clean of any high-upside pivots. That's why teams are turning to trades to address their needs more and more this summer. Sure, Dylan Larkin is still out there, supposedly, but his three- or four-team trade list doesn't help the other 28 teams around the league. So, how about Shane Wright? The Seattle Kraken's 4th overall pick (2022 Draf...
Free-Agent Patrik Laine To Sign With 1 of 4 Teams
Patrik Laine continues to be the biggest wild-card available on the free-agent market. Yes, he's going to have to settle for a one-year contract loaded with incentives, but that doesn't mean there's not plenty of interest in the former No.2 overall pick. Laine is reportedly discussing contract terms with a number of teams, including the Seattle Kraken, Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, and New York Islanders. There's a lot of unknown to Laine's game as he only played a handful of games last seas...
Coachella Valley Firebirds Re-Sign Mitchell Stephens to a 2-Year Contract
On Wednesday, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Seattle Kraken’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, announced they have re-signed forward Mitchell Stephens to a two-year contract. Stephens spent the first few…
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