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Locking up one of their young players for the foreseeable future, the Seattle Kraken re-signed winger Jacob Melanson to three-year, $4.35 million contract on Friday. The deal carries a $1.45 AAV and the 23-year-old will remain a restricted free agent when it expires. The
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Per various reports, Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright was reportedly set to be traded this offseason, with a skate already out the door and seeking a change of scenery. Contrary to that reporting, however, Wright’s agent Kurt Overhardt told the Emerald City Spectrum that the young center is “fully
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Former top-five NHL draft pick Shane Wright and his camp reportedly were working on a trade from the Seattle Kraken early this offseason, and his time with the organization appeared to be coming to an end. But with no movement yet on the trade front and training camp beginning
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5536"] Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) carries the puck against Vegas Golden Knights center Nic Dowd (26) during the second period in game five of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="975"] A star for UBC in the U Sports division in Canada, Grace Elliott will look to make an early impact as a fourth round pick for the Seattle Torrent. [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] While top five pick
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2897"] Abbey Murphy (37) of the United States skates over the blue line against Canada in the women's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
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Five Seattle Kraken prospects participated at last week’s World Junior Summer Showcase, but how many prospects will make their country’s 2027 World Junior Championships roster this December? The WJC features 10 nations and their best under-20 players. The 2027 WJC begins on Dec. 26 of this year.
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2000"] Firebirds forward Jake O’Brien (44) warms up before puck drop against the Colorado Eagles for game two of the Pacific Division Finals at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Friday, May 15, 2026. [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3325"] Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (19) skates after the puck in the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] A great goal-
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1500"] Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle (7), forward Jared McCann (19) and goalie Joey Daccord (35) celebrate after a game against the Vegas Golden Knightsat Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption]
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The Seattle Torrent, who finished last in the PWHL in their inaugural season, have made nine new additions to their roster during an offseason with extensive turnover. After losing captain Hilary Knight and top pairing defender Cayla Barnes, the lineup had some major holes that had to be filled by
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6000"] Abbey Murphy (37) of the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in women's ice hockey after defeating Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: