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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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On July 21, 2021, the Seattle Kraken held their “expansion draft” to build their first ever team, setting sights on constructing a roster that would allow them to be competitive right away. But in the present, there are not many “Day 1” Kraken players left from that inaugural team after
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The Seattle Kraken face a pivotal offseason as top prospect Alexis Bernier signed his entry-level deal and rookie standout Berkly Catton looks to elevate his game. Can the franchise finally unlock the full potential of its young stars and transform player development woes into progress? Emerald City Spectrum writer
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The Seattle Kraken eye a “prolific offseason" with a new regime in charge after missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons, but will bold words translate to pivotal on-ice upgrades? On a new Kraken the Ice podcast, Emerald City Spectrum writer Nick Lee breaks down
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Failing to make the playoffs for the fourth time in five years, the Seattle Kraken once again find themselves doing some soul searching as the franchise tries to find a way to consistently contend this offseason. Emerald City Spectrum writer Nick Lee examines head coach Lane Lambert's role
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The NHL Draft is still over a month away. The Seattle Kraken will pick seventh, by virtue of the draft lottery. For the third straight season, Seattle missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They have only made the playoffs once in its five seasons of existence. Last summer, Lane Lambert became
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1068"] Seattle Kraken general manager jason Botterill speaks to the media during an end of season press conference. [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] The NHL lottery for draft picks 1 through 16 took place on Tuesday night, ahead of
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3823"] Seattle Kraken forward Bobby McMann (74) skates with the puck against the Los Angeles Kings at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] The Seattle Kraken just finished their fifth season
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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.