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Executing one of the most exciting days of transactions in the franchise's brief history, the Seattle Kraken made a bold move dealing a first round pick to Florida for 23-year-old Mackie Samoskevich and locked up their best scoring threat in Bobby McMann long-term. Emerald City
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While the Seattle Kraken as a team imploded down the stretch last season, it was certainly no fault of Bobby McMann. The Kraken swung a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the veteran’s services ahead of the trade deadline in March, sending a fourth round pick from this
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The 2026 NHL Draft begins this Friday, June 26 with the first round in Buffalo, New York. With the Seattle Kraken holding two first round picks and three top-40 picks overall, it was a safe assumption that they would be making and fielding trade offers to better their team
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Days after the Carolina Hurricanes were crowned Stanley Cup champions, the Seattle Kraken will hope to close the gap with the top teams in hockey with a wealth of picks going into the 2026 NHL Draft, including two first rounders. Emerald City Spectrum writer Nick Lee breaks down potential targets
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3024"] Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) gestures during the second quarter in Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Years from now,
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6000"] Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodríguez (44) hits a single during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] The 2026 Seattle Mariners have experienced
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Much has been made about the Seattle Kraken hiring Sportsology Group to do an audit of the organization this offseason. Clearly, there is an effort to find and fix gaps in development and talent, from the brass at the top all the way down to the bench on the ice.
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The Seattle Kraken shook up their front office by hiring former Vancouver Canucks GM Patrick Alvin, sparking questions about the club’s long-term direction and leadership strategy. Is this a shrewd move born from exhaustive audits or just GM Jason Botterill bringing in a trusted ally with three Stanley
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It’s one of the benchmarks every Super Bowl champion looks forward to. There’s the trophy ceremony immediately after the game to hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the first time. Then there’s the parade through the city streets. The first game of the next season, there is the
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2922"] Boston Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Among the American League teams,
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The 2026 NHL Draft is now in the same calendar month in which we currently reside, taking place on June 26 and 27 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. That is a two-day period that could alter the trajectory for the Seattle Kraken, if they do it
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3114"] Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] In the modern era of sports, it’