Analysis: Takeaways One Week Into Kraken Training Camp

Only a week after camp opened, the Seattle Kraken are already closing in on the end of their brief preseason slate. They completed two games last weekend, winning both of the matchups against the Canucks and Flames, before defeating Calgary again 4-3 on Thursday night at Climate Pledge Arena.

What have we learned about Lane Lambert’s squad in year two so far? Who has made the biggest impression? Let’s discuss three takeaways after a week of camp and three preseason contests:

Upstart youngsters get reassigned

Ty Nelson is making it increasingly difficult to ignore him. The 23-year-old defenseman scored in both of Seattle’s preseason games last weekend, including a goal in Sunday’s 4-2 victory over Calgary. But the goals are only part of what has made Nelson stand out. The problem for Nelson? Seattle has a crowded blue line, and the Kraken ultimately reassigned him to Coachella Valley following the weekend.