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ONR: The Oilers are an adventure again at both ends of the rink

It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of in-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers’ home-and-home against the Canucks, offered their takes on the chaos, the Saturday’s matchup against Seattle, line combinations, and more. We kicked off the…

Frontrunner to bring back Seattle SuperSonics revealed

The frontrunner to own the new Seattle NBA expansion team has been revealed. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic , Samantha Holloway, owner of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, is considered the leading contender to bring the SuperSonics back. NBA prioritizing Las Vegas franchise over Seattle Per earlier reports, the Las Vegas expansion team will be prioritized over a Seattle franchise, with a livelier bidding market, higher offers, and the logistical challenge of developing a new arena f...

Report: Maple Leafs in advanced trade talks

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't not done wheeling and dealing, as it's been reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman that Leafs' GM John Chayka has been trying to flip forward Miles Wood. Wood was acquired by the Leafs in a seven-piece blockbuster that also included Kirill Marchenko and Elvis Merzlikins heading to Toronto, and Matthew Knies, Emil Andrae, Steven Lorentz, and a 2027 second-round pick, originally held by the Seattle Kraken, to Columbus. I think they were trying to flip Miles Wood...

Analysis: Jordan Eberle, Kraken Get Offensive in 6-1 Season-Opening Win Over Flames

It’s true the Seattle Kraken were facing the Calgary Flames, a team expected by most prognosticators to be at the bottom of the NHL standings this season and competing for a top draft pick. It’s also true tonight was just the first of a long 84-game season. But make no mistake: the Kraken couldn’t have been much more dominant than they were in a season-opening 6-1 victory, kicking off year No. 2 of the Lane Lambert era with a bang. “It’s good to see us start that way,” Vince Dunn said p...

Kraken, Flyers Flip Prospects as Seattle Trades for Devin Kaplan

Ahead of tonight’s season opener, the Seattle Kraken and Philadelphia Flyers swapped AHL prospects. The Kraken flipped 2022 second-rounder David Goyette for 2022 third-round pick Devin Kaplan. Both prospects are bound for the AHL this season. Kaplan is a physical, 6-3 winger who spent three seasons at Boston University and earned an NHL game at the end of the 2024-25 regular season. In his senior season with the Terriers, Kaplan had 10 goals and 18 points in 38 games while racking up a ...

Flyers Acquire AHL Center via Trade with Kraken

AHL trade season has begun for the Philadelphia Flyers. The team announced on Thursday that they have officially acquired center […] The post Flyers Acquire AHL Center via Trade with Kraken appeared first on Philly Hockey Now .

Angeles Analysis – Game 1

There’s never really a good way to look at eight goals against. Even if you scored nine, I don’t think anyone would be happy with eight. I’ll have to go watch the Seattle Kraken’s media availability from November 29, 2022 to be certain. As Erik Haula put it after the game, when you score four […] The post Angeles Analysis – Game 1 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .

Flyers swap forward prospects in trade with the Kraken

To all of the fans yelling at the Flyers to do something at Wednesday night’s game, Danny Briere heard you. Well, maybe. The Philadelphia Flyers announced a swap of two AHL forwards on Thursday afternoon, sending Devin Kaplan to the Seattle Kraken for David Goyette. TRADE ALERT: We have acquired forward David Goyette from Seattle in exchange for forward Devin Kaplan. — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) October 1, 2026 The Flyers drafted Kaplan in the third round (69th o...

Flames Game Day 1: Kicking off the season against the Kraken (7pm MT, SNW)

Friends, it’s time for games to start counting. The Calgary Flames (0-0-0, 0 points) kick off the 2026-27 regular season with a home game against the Seattle Kraken (0-0-0, 0 points). It’s the first of the final 42 home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome, and one of several clashes between the Flames and their newest divisional rival. Coming…

Analysis: Three Things That Must Happen for Kraken to Make Playoffs in 2026-27

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 areas that have held them back year after year. Nothing is guaranteed, but if the Kraken can check these three boxes, they could give themselves a legitimate chance to return to the postseason in year No. 2 under the ...

Kraken the Ice: New-Look Lineup, Bold Predictions for Seattle Entering 2026-27 Season

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 and projected lineup for the 2026-27 season, dish out bold predictions for the team and individual players, and discuss whether or not the Kraken will be in the mix for a top draft pick in the lott...

Report: Oilers Have Checked In On Shane Wright

The Edmonton Oilers ' search for a right-shot center has led them to check in on a name few expected. Elliotte Friedman revealed on Monday's 32 Thoughts podcast that Edmonton has looked into Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, in addition to the previously reported interest in Montreal's Kirby Dach. "I wondered about Shane Wright for Edmonton, and I think they poked around, but I don't believe that's going to happen," Friedman said. Edmonton Needs The Help Right Now Head coach Mike Babco...