Today in Hockey History: Jan. 23
Streaks are the running theme through National Hockey League history on this date. In addition, quite a few members of the Hockey Hall of Fame had memorable moments, and a…
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Golden Knights’ Immediate Success is Eluding the Kraken
The Vegas Golden Knights made it look easy in the 2017 Expansion Draft. Pick up an under-the-radar developing talent to break out? Check (William Karlsson). Negotiate your way into a…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 18
This date has been huge in both Detroit and Toronto as some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had career highlights. There have also been a bunch…
Kraken News & Rumors: Beniers, Francis, Grubauer & More
In this edition of Seattle Kraken News & Rumors, forward prospect Matty Beniers is named first star of the week in Big Ten Hockey, general manager Ron Francis comments on…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 24
Perhaps the greatest defenseman in National Hockey League history hit a pair of milestones, with two different teams, on this date. Plus, the Nassau Coliseum hosted a handful of memorable…
Kraken News & Rumors: Bylsma, Team Captaincy & More
In this edition of Kraken News & Rumors, I’ll discuss two new coaching hires by the Seattle Kraken, as well as an update on the team’s leadership group and potential…
3 Reasons the Kraken Will Take McCann From the Maple Leafs
Neither general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs Kyle Dubas nor the Seattle Kraken’s general manager Ron Francis works in a vacuum. It would be naive to think these two…
Blue Jackets Exposing Max Domi Is A Big Gamble
The Expansion Draft protection lists for the 30 teams were revealed on Sunday. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, a big name appeared on it that is getting major attention. Max…
Kraken GM Francis Shouldn’t Spend Big on UFAs
With all the mock drafts and projected protected lists hitting the news these days, it would be easy to forget that there are other important dates for the Seattle Kraken…
Kraken Will See Long-Term Impact From Henman Signing
Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis was officially approved by the NHL last week to start attending GM meetings and to start signing players. Francis wasted no time, as on…
Hurricanes’ Slow and Steady Strategy Has Produced a Cup Contender
Young talent is the name of the game, folks. In today’s NHL, an emphasis is put on speed, skill, and youth. If you look around the league, almost all the…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Islanders, Bruins, Kraken, Wild, More
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how bad is the trade looking for the New York Islanders that brought Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac to the club? What does it mean…