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The Seattle Kraken have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of the last three seasons and four of their five seasons as a franchise. If they want to end that drought in 2026-27, they cannot simply hope that things break their way. They need tangible improvements in the
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Following another season without a playoff berth, expectations remain tempered at best in the Pacific Northwest for the Kraken with coach Lane Lambert at the helm for his second year. With opening day just a few days away, hosts Nick Lee and Josh Frojelin examine Seattle's roster construction
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It’s just about hockey season. And that means announcing captains and alternates. The Seattle Kraken are heading into the 2026-27 season with a familiar face leading the way and two defensemen officially taking on larger leadership roles with a few returning faces. The Kraken announced Wednesday that Jordan
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4866"] Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (9) controls the puck ahead of Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption]
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SEATTLE — One month ago, the Seattle Kraken sat in a playoff spot, and after making an addition at the trade deadline on March 6, felt confident about their chances to compete in April. “I think we have good depth throughout our lineup,” general manager Jason Botterill said following the deadline.
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SEATTLE — It looked like the same story. The Vegas Golden Knights executed a 4-on-2 rush, finished off by Brett Howden just 1:11 into the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday to put the Seattle Kraken down 3-1. After losing 10 of their past 11
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3211"] Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) passes while defended by Utah Mammoth defenseman Ian Cole (28) in the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] SEATTLE, Wash. — Jacob
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4595"] Seattle Kraken forward Berkly Catton (27), center, skates against Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37), left, and forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6757"] Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle (7) looks for the puck in front of Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.
Analysis
SEATTLE, Wash. - The Kraken got off to a slow start following the Olympic break. They dropped back-to-back games on the road to come out of the break, by a combined score of 9-2. After entering the Olympic break in a strong playoff spot, Seattle’s position in
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Coming off the extended Olympic break, the Seattle Kraken managed to put together the kind of start they wanted against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. Playing physical from the jump, Seattle did not allow a shot on goal from Dallas between 5:21 and 12:40 in the first period,
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4122"] Seattle Kraken center Ben Meyers (59) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Ben Meyers and Ryan