2023-24 Fantasy Hockey Advice: U22 Targets

In fantasy hockey, it is not typical for players to take substantial leaps from one year to the next. However, young players can be an exception to this general rule. With factors such as development, better situations, and more playing time, here are some of the best va...

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5 Bold Kraken Predictions for 2023-24 Season

The Seattle Kraken come into just their third season in the NHL with a lot of high hopes. After qualifying for the postseason for the first time in franchise history and winning their first playoff series, the team is looking forward to reaching even greater heights this...

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2022-23 Kraken Report Card: Calder Trophy Winner Matty Beniers

The excitement was palpable from Seattle Kraken fans heading into the 2022-23 season as Matty Beniers was set to play in his first full campaign. He was the Kraken’s first-ever draft pick, taken second overall in 2021. He started his NHL career off with a bang, scoring nine points in...

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Kraken Need More From Top Line to Keep Series in Reach

As the Seattle Kraken prepare for Game 4 of their series against the Colorado Avalanche, they'll need to start digging a little deeper to try and even this series back up. Through three games, the Kraken trail 2-1 and have lost two straight after opening with a win.

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4 Kraken to Watch in the First Round

The Seattle Kraken are set to take on the Colorado Avalanche in their first-ever playoff series, and the excitement is potent. What a turnaround it's been for the franchise, just one year removed from a 30th-place finish in the NHL standings. Now, having wrapped up their secon...

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Kraken vs Avalanche Series – Everything You Need to Know

For the first time in NHL history, the Seattle Kraken will participate in the playoffs as they get set to face the Colorado Avalanche. After finishing the 2021-22 campaign with just 60 points, Seat...

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Kraken’s Complete Turnaround Has Them Into the Playoffs

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, the Kraken are playoff bound, but they haven't even comp...

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Kraken Inching Closer to Playoff Goal

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 a three-game losing skid with losses to the Vegas Golden Knights, Carolina Hu...

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3 Takeaways From Ducks’ Loss to Kraken

The Anaheim Ducks concluded their season series with the Seattle Kraken last night with a 4-1 loss at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The Ducks took two of a possible eight points this season from the matchup and fell to 3-4-0 all-time against the NHL’s ...

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Kraken at 150: A Look Back at 150 Games for Seattle

The Seattle Kraken have officially hit the 150-game mark in franchise history, marking the occasion with a 2-1 overtime victory over the San Jose Sharks. Over that time, they have compiled a record of 65-72-13, which ranks 24th in points percentage. Here is a look at some fa...

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Kraken Look to Sustain Strong Team Play in Push to Playoffs

Coming out of the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, there were two main discussion points for the Seattle Kraken. One, how general manager (GM) Ron Francis stood pat and didn't make any moves on March 3, 2023, and two, how the stretc...

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Kraken’s Matty Beniers Worthy of Winning The Calder Trophy

As the 2022-23 regular season winds down, it has become clear that Matty Beniers has all but wrapped up the Calder Trophy. The 2021 second-overall pick leads all rookies with 19 goals and 47 points and is on his way to becoming just the second American to win the award i...

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Emptying the 2023 Blue Jackets Trade Deadline Notebook

Finally, the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. The Columbus Blue Jackets are ready to embark on the last 19 games of their regular season.

The Blue Jackets enter Sunday in 32nd place in the NHL stand...

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NHL Drops Ball As No Kraken are Named to All-Star Game

After much speculation over Matty Beniers' availability for the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, it was confirmed on Jan. 30 that he would not be attending. His status was already clouded after missing the final two games before the ...

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Kraken Monthly: Beniers, Canucks, Hall & More

The Seattle Kraken had a January to remember going 11-3-1 in their 15 games. They set an NHL record by sweeping their seven-game road trip earlier in the month and finished January at the top of the Pacific Division. Here is a look at five stories from January 2023.

Mat...

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3 Takeaways From Kraken’s First Franchise Win Over Canucks

The Seattle Kraken have finally done it; they beat the Vancouver Canucks for the first time in franchise history with a dominant 6-1 win. The victory came on the heels of a Canucks back-to-back as new ...

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Kraken 3 Up, 3 Down: The Rare 6 Up Edition

Welcome to this edition of our Seattle Kraken 3 Up, 3 Down column. In this series, we look at some of the highs and lows of Seattle’s recent play. From the play of prospects to storylines surrounding the NHL franchise, The Hockey Writers is your...

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Seattle Kraken 2022-23 Midseason Awards

The Seattle Kraken have officially hit the halfway point of the 2022-23 season, and what a 41-game stretch it has been. The organization is currently on a seven-game winning streak, and their 54 points in 41 games is just six off their total from the 2021-22 season. Fro...

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6 Keys of Kraken’s 6-Game Winning Streak

Since the calendar has flipped, the Seattle Kraken have been unstoppable, winning their first six games of 2023. Whether it is goaltending, the power play or contributions from the entire lineup, Seattle is looking like a well-oiled machine ready to go on a long playoff run. Here are ...

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Seattle Kraken 2022 Year End Stat Leaders

2022 had plenty of special moments for the Seattle Kraken. Matty Beniers made his NHL debut; Buoy was introduced as Seattle's first official mascot, and Jordan Eberle became the first player ever to represent the Kraken at an All-Star Game. The year also featured plenty of mi...

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