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September 23, 2021

Time to get Kraken: Seattle opens first NHL training camp

It didn’t take long for Mark Giordano to get years of seeing red out of his system. The former longtime Calgary Flames defenseman didn’t even flinch Thursday while pulling on the jersey of a different team for the first time in his career.

July 22, 2021

Seattle Kraken sets first roster, will open season at Vegas

What the expansion draft of the Seattle Kraken lacked in drama it made up for with quirks, production and a giant party to celebrate one of the biggest steps in the launch of the NHL's newest team.

July 19, 2021

If Price isn't right for Kraken, Holtby could be

Carey Price would be an instant cornerstone for the NHL's newest franchise if the Seattle Kraken select the Montreal Canadiens goaltender in the expansion draft Wednesday night.

July 18, 2021

Kraken facing crucial expansion draft decisions

Ron Francis is on the clock.

July 16, 2021

NHL teams shuffle before Seattle Kraken expansion draft

Before 30 NHL teams release the list of players available for the Kraken, many of them are shuffling the deck to make sure they're in good position for the Seattle expansion draft.

July 15, 2021

NHL's expansion struggles changed with Vegas and now Seattle

When the NHL hit the accelerator on expansion some 30 years ago it brought hockey to untapped markets, warm weather destinations and established a footprint throughout all corners of North America.

June 24, 2021

Expansion Seattle Kraken hire Dave Hakstol as first coach

The Seattle Kraken hired Dave Hakstol on Thursday as head coach of the expansion franchise that will begin play this fall.

June 2, 2021

Last-place Sabres win draft lottery; Kraken get No. 2 pick

The Buffalo Sabres won the NHL draft lottery and the expansion Seattle Kraken jumped up the order to take the No. 2 pick Wednesday night.

May 13, 2021

Seattle Kraken sign Luke Henman as first player ever in franchise history

The Seattle Kraken signed free agent center Luke Henman on Wednesday, making him the first player on the roster in franchise history.

April 30, 2021

Kraken make final payment, officially become 32nd NHL team

The Seattle Kraken are free to make trades and sign players after making their final expansion payment to the NHL.