Today in Hockey History: July 21 Matthew Zator | July 21, 2024 July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional…
Revisiting Seattle Kraken’s Expansion Draft 3 Years Later Michael Ostrower | May 31, 2024 With the Seattle Kraken’s expansion draft three-year anniversary coming up, it is a great time to assess the team’s first few seasons as an NHL franchise. In the club’s three…
Today in Hockey History: April 30 Matthew Zator | April 30, 2024 April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 21 Matthew Zator | November 21, 2023 This has been a very intriguing date in National Hockey League history. It has provided us with a new all-time leading scorer for players born in Europe. A handful of…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 14 Matthew Zator | October 14, 2023 Oct. 14 is a very important date in NHL history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 12 Matthew Zator | October 12, 2023 Oct. 12 was another very busy date in NHL history. The laundry list of milestones that occurred includes two teams getting their first-ever wins, a bunch of first goals, some…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 26 Matthew Zator | September 26, 2023 Sept. 26 is the birth date of four current Hockey Hall of Famers. Also, the most infamous international series ever played was evened up in a dramatic fashion and the…
Kraken’s Complete Turnaround Has Them Into the Playoffs Ryan Paton | April 11, 2023 I heard someone say the other day, “The Seattle Kraken made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history!” While this is true, let’s take a step back. Yes,…
Kraken Inching Closer to Playoff Goal Ryan Paton | April 5, 2023 The Seattle Kraken opened the 2022-23 season with a 5-4 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The next night, they beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 and then went on…
Revisiting the Kraken’s 2021-22 Trade Deadline Brian Finlayson | March 11, 2023 The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and while the Seattle Kraken were quiet as it passed, it also represented a shift from what their previous deadline looked…
Flyers Won’t Get so Lucky in Next Expansion Draft Johnny Berman | December 20, 2021 *This was originally published in Dec. 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers caught somewhat of a break in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft when the Vegas Golden Knights selected Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. No…
Climate Pledge Arena: A Historic Home for the Kraken Nick Pinkerton | April 30, 2021 The Seattle Kraken are just months from taking the ice as the 32nd NHL franchise. Their home, Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center, will not only impress fans as a…