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Kraken re-sign Bobby McMann to $34.5 million contract extension

It’s been a difficult first few seasons for the Seattle Kraken, who entered the NHL as the 32nd expansion franchise in the 2021-22 season and have qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs only one time so far. However, they’ve extended a player that they believe will help lead them to future success. The Kraken, who […] The post Kraken re-sign Bobby McMann to $34.5 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Seattle Kraken Re-Sign Bobby McMann in 2nd Big Move Of The Day

Addressing their offense was the biggest priority of the offseason for the Seattle Kraken, and they've now taken two huge steps to that end on Sunday.  The Seattle Kraken are signing Bobby McMann to an extension, per @TheFourthPeriod . pic.twitter.com/rShDZFpYjR — PuckEmpire (@puckempire) June 21, 2026 Insiders Elliotte Friedman and David Pagnotta both dropped the news late Sunday afternoon that the Kraken have re-signed their crucial trade deadline acquisition, avoiding a trip to free ag...

Grading Mackie Samoskevich trade between Panthers, Kraken

The Florida Panthers and Seattle Kraken connected for a trade on Sunday, involving a first-round pick. Mackie Samoskevich was traded from Florida to Seattle for a first-round pick in the upcoming draft and a 2027 second-round pick. A young forward, Samoskevich brings more upside to the Kraken’s middle-six. But did they overpay and open a […] The post Grading Mackie Samoskevich trade between Panthers, Kraken appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Panthers deal Samoskevich to Kraken for 25th overall pick in 2026 Draft

In a bit of a surprise. the Florida Panthers have dealt forward Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken for the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and a second-rounder in 2027. Samoskevich is a 23-year-old who put up career-highs in assists (20) and points (32) this past season after a painfully slow start offensively. He will be reunited with Kraken center Matty Beniers, a college teammate at the University of Michigan in 2021-22. Florida now has two selec...

Report: Flyers targeting Shane Wright in trade talks with Kraken

The Philadelphia Flyers are going to be right in the middle of basically every single trade rumor about a good defenseman and a young, good center. It’s bound to happen. It’s two major holes that this team needs to fill whether it is one of their prospects developing into something like that in a few years, or going out and getting something in a trade. And, well, it certainly looks like they’re going to be trying to get a young center as soon as next week. According to a recent repo...

Panthers pick up extra 1st-round pick in intriguing Kraken trade

The Florida Panthers made their first big move of the offseason on Sunday, sending forward Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a 2027 conditional second-round selection. Samoskevich, 23, was originally selected 24th overall by Florida in the 2021 NHL Draft. Over his […] The post Panthers pick up extra 1st-round pick in intriguing Kraken trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHL Trade: Kraken & Panthers Completing Deal For Mackie Samoskevich

The Florida Panthers needed to move off some money, and the Seattle Kraken are looking to bolster their offensive potential. With that, insider David Pagnotta is reporting that the two sides are completing a trade to send Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle. The Seattle Kraken are acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers, per @TheFourthPeriod Samoskevich had 12 goals and 32 points in 77 games last season. pic.twitter.com/YRDncuENTL — NHLMuse (@NHL_Muse) June 21, 2026 The full trade loo...

Canucks Among Teams Linked to Kraken Young Skilled Center

The Vancouver Canucks are in the middle of a rebuild. Due to this, they have several trade candidates to watch this offseason, with Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson, and Jake DeBrusk being the most notable.While the Canucks are in the middle of tearing things down, they should also be open to adding new players to their […] The post Canucks Among Teams Linked to Kraken Young Skilled Center appeared first on HEAVY .

Penguins Add Franchise Legend Ron Francis to Front Office

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday that they have brought back franchise legend Ron Francis as a member of the team’s front office.Francis played in Pittsburgh from 1990 to 1998 and won two Stanley Cups with the team in 1991 and 1992.After serving as the general manager and president of the Seattle Kraken since its […] The post Penguins Add Franchise Legend Ron Francis to Front Office appeared first on HEAVY .

Kraken re-sign forward to one-year contract

The Seattle Kraken have retained one of their young forwards, agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract with center Logan Morrison for the 2026-27 season, the team announced on Thursday. The deal carries an NHL salary cap hit of $850,000, while Morrison will earn $280,000 if assigned to the American Hockey League. Morrison, 23, is coming […] The post Kraken re-sign forward to one-year contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHL Notebook: Jonathan Toews set to retire; Justin Schultz joins Kraken staff

Jonathan Toews is expected to announce his retirement on Friday, after making a highly anticipated return to play in the 2025-26 season, according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. Jonathan Toews is hanging up his skates. The Winnipeg Jets have scheduled an 11am CT press conference for Friday (tomorrow), where Toews will announce his retirement….

Canucks Trade Rumors: 4 Teams Named With 'Interest' In Jake DeBrusk

Jake DeBrusk has made it eminently clear to the Vancouver Canucks that he isn't interested in being around for an all-out rebuild. He would like a "change of scenery," writes insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period .  While a formal trade demand hasn't been made, both parties are on the same page, and (new GM Ryan) Johnson has received calls about the 29-year-old since taking over. There is believed to be interest in DeBrusk from several teams, including the Ottawa Senators, Seattle K...

NHL Trade Rumors: Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly Open To Joining 5 Teams

Morgan Rielly is on the move this summer. The longest-tenured Toronto Maple Leaf isn't expected to be back with the hockey club next season, and there's been lots of speculation brewing lately that Rielly recently submitted a list of five teams he'd be open to being traded to. The list is rumored to be the Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, and San Jose Sharks. Leafs GM John Chayka is looking to reshape his blueline this summer and Rielly's name has been making ...

Friday Habs Headlines: Pascal Vincent departs for the Kraken

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Pascal Vincent departs the Laval Rocket to join the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach. [ Montreal Gazette ] Canadiens President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton has issued the following statement regarding Vincent’s appointment. [ Montreal Canadiens ] The Canadiens’ bonus strategy generates a wealth of team-friendly cap hits. [ Montreal Gazette ] Around the league and elsewhere Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy. [ RDS | NHL...

Seattle Kraken Announce the Hiring of a Division Rival’s Former General Manager

The Seattle Kraken came into the NHL back in 2021 under the leadership of former NHL star Ron Francis, but in that time, they’ve struggled to make the impact that the Vegas Golden Knights did as an expansion team.In April 2026, after appearing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs just once in their first five seasons, […] The post Seattle Kraken Announce the Hiring of a Division Rival’s Former General Manager appeared first on HEAVY .

Patrik Allvin raves about Kraken’s practice facility

It seems that even when someone moves on, the conversation about the Vancouver Canucks‘ practice facility – or, better yet, the lack thereof – persists.   On Thursday, Seattle Kraken general manager Jason Botterill announced that the team has hired former Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin to serve as one of the team’s assistant general managers. In…