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[Seattle Kraken]

Monday Musings: Is there reason for concern?

The Seattle Kraken managed two out of four possible points in a light week on the schedule. If you had told me that the Seattle Kraken would come away with two points from games against the red-hot Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers, I would have been happy. Still, something about these two games left me a little concerned.

Generating offense​

We knew this team would look different this season, with a greater focus on structure and a more defensive mindset. Naturally, that means some offensive output would have to take a hit. Gone are the risky offensive-zone pinches or dicey forechecks that might lead to an odd-man advantage the other way.

So far, it’s working. This Kraken team continues to enjoy the best start in franchise history, and as of Monday morning, they’re sitting in a Wild Card spot with a 5-2-4 record.

That said, they’ve struggled to generate much offense. Seattle is averaging 2.73 goals per game, down 0.26 from last season, which ranks 24th in the NHL. It’s hard to call that an “issue,” given their record, but it’s at least an area for improvement.

A big driver behind the lower scoring rate appears to be a lack of shot volume. The Kraken are averaging the fewest shots on goal per game in team history and currently sit dead last in the league in that category.

In a vacuum, that trend is concerning, but given their record, it may just be the cost of winning with this system. It’s also worth noting that Jared McCann has now missed six straight games, and his return could certainly help spark the offense.

Other musings​

• One thing I worried about early this season was whether this team could come back from multi-goal deficits with such a defense-first approach. While it didn’t end in victory, the Kraken erased a three-goal deficit in the third period against Montreal, proof that they can still come back. I was pleasantly surprised.
• Saturday’s 13 shots on goal against the Rangers marked the lowest total in a game in franchise history.
• The Rangers’ top line of Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and J.T. Miller dominated on Saturday. They didn’t get on the scoresheet, but they combined for 11 of New York’s 25 shots in regulation and seemed to play all their shifts in the offensive zone.
• One area that still needs work for Seattle is the penalty kill. The good news: the Kraken killed all three of their penalties on Saturday. The bad news: they gave up a season-high nine shots against while doing it.
• Saturday also marked the sixth overtime game of the season. The Kraken only had 13 all of last year. They’re now 2-0-4 in games that reach overtime.

• The San Jose Sharks have also played six overtime games this season, and they will visit Seattle on Wednesday.
• It was great to see Kaapo Kakko back in the lineup on Saturday, though it’ll take some time for him to look like the Kakko we saw late last season. He played most of the game alongside Shane Wright and Mason Marchment, but about halfway through the third, he ended up playing a few shifts with Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle.
• One thing that could help Seattle’s scoring woes: getting Eeli Tolvanen going. He has yet to score this season. At this same point last year, he had four goals.
• Joey Daccord started his ninth game of the season. I’ve been a little concerned about him being overworked, but there are actually 14 goalies league-wide with nine or more starts, and the schedule has allowed him time to recuperate between games, so maybe I shouldn’t worry (yet).
• Berkly Catton had just two shifts and 1:17 of ice time in the third period on Saturday. I think he’s shown he can play in the NHL, but once the roster is fully healthy, I’m not sure he gives them the best chance to win every night.
• In case you missed it, Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien was named the OHL Player of the Month for October after posting seven goals and 19 assists in 12 games for the Brantford Bulldogs. He’s already added six more points in two games to start November.

Jake O’Brien was unstoppable this weekend!

The @SeattleKraken prospect tallied 8 points this weekend, earning him the @cogeco #OHLPOTW honours.

DETAILS : https://t.co/4A1oSkD2Y3@BulldogsOHL | @Flohockey pic.twitter.com/KiFDfNIRrA

— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) October 13, 2025

Goal of the week​

Nice goal by former Kraken Andre Burakovsky

ANDRE BURAKOVSKY GOES THROUGH HIS LEGS *AND* THE DEFENDER’S FOR THIS GOAL

WHAT. A. GOAL. pic.twitter.com/fLdUOjWY49

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 31, 2025

Player performances​

Brandon Montour (SEA) – Monty had three goals and one assist in two games this week. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say the Kraken might have come away empty-handed without him.

Julius Miettinen (EVT/SEA) – The big Finnish prospect is off to a strong start with the Everett Silvertips, posting two goals and three assists over the weekend.

Connor Bedard (CHI) – The 2023 first-overall pick had three goals and four assists in his last three games. He enters Monday’s matchup against Seattle riding a four-game point streak.

The week ahead​

The Kraken play four games this week, Monday vs. Chicago, Wednesday vs. San Jose, then a dreaded back-to-back road set on Saturday and Sunday against St. Louis and Dallas, respectively.

The Blackhawks and Sharks won’t be easy matchups; both have been playing well lately. Chicago (5-4-3) has been hovering around the wild card bubble, and Monday marks Burakovsky’s first game back in Seattle since being traded to the Blackhawks this summer. Burky is off to his best start since his first season with the Kraken in 2022–23.

I’m especially curious to see how Seattle matches up against San Jose. The Sharks are full of young talent but have struggled defensively, allowing four goals per game, second most in the NHL. Can the Kraken take advantage of that?

It’s still a bit early to throw around “must-win” talk, but this week presents a real opportunity to bank some points. Five out of eight would be solid; six would be outstanding.

And finally…​

It’s still early, but the Kraken are above .500 and in a wild card position, and that’s something to be happy about. That said, I’d be lying if I said the lack of offensive production over the last two games doesn’t concern me a little. Based on this week’s matchups, we should get a much clearer picture of whether that concern is warranted.

Are you worried about the offense, or do you think this is just how winning hockey looks with the current roster under Lambert?

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[Seattle Kraken]

Three takeaways – Kraken move into first place in Pacific Division with win over Blackhawks

The Seattle Kraken defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday night. The win pushed Seattle into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division with 16 points.

It was Andre Burakovsky’s first trip back to Seattle since being traded to Chicago during the offseason. The move has worked out well for Burakovsky so far—he scored the Blackhawks’ lone goal and now has 10 points this season (five goals, five assists).

But even with Burakovsky’s goal that temporarily closed the gap to 2-1, Jamie Oleksiak opened the scoring in the second period, and the Kraken really never looked back.

Matty Beniers scored on the power play, and captain Jordan Eberle added an insurance goal to put the game out of reach. Beniers and Eberle assisted on each other’s goals, giving both two-point nights. Eberle now leads Seattle with five goals, while Eeli Tolvanen picked up an assist to extend his point streak to three games. Tolvanen has four assists through the first 12 games but has yet to find the back of the net.

Here are Three Takeaways from a 3-1 Kraken win over the Blackhawks.

Takeaway #1 – Offense!​

After a lackluster offensive effort against the Rangers on Saturday, when Seattle recorded a franchise-worst 13 shots on goal, the message was clear: get pucks on net. Head coach Lane Lambert shuffled his lines before facing Chicago.

Tolvanen moved up alongside Beniers and Eberle. Kaapo Kakko joined Chandler Stephenson and Jaden Schwartz. Jani Nyman, scratched against the Rangers, rejoined the lineup with Shane Wright and Mason Marchment. Berkly Catton centered the fourth line between Tye Kartye and Ryan Winterton.

Based on the morning skate, it didn’t appear Catton would play, but the coaching staff opted to give him a look at center. The fourth line stood out with its energy, though Catton logged a team-low 7:07 of ice time.

Seattle started with urgency, firing eight shots in the first eight minutes. They slowed down after that and finished with 24 total shots. Still, it was encouraging to see the coaching staff identify a problem from the previous game and make changes that delivered results.

As John Barr noted in Monday Musings, the Kraken are averaging 23.9 shots per game—right on par with this performance, though there’s still room for improvement. Interestingly, Seattle had just five shots in the second period but scored twice.

Takeaway #2 – Special teams​

Seattle excelled on both sides of special teams in this game. The Kraken successfully killed all three penalties, maintaining their strong defensive effort. Seattle has now gone two straight games without allowing a power-play goal. Chicago generated some chances, but the Kraken stayed active with their sticks, blocked shots, and leaned on a steady Joey Daccord in net.

In John Barr’s new 10 for 10 series, he noted Seattle’s penalty kill sat at 64 percent through 10 games. After two perfect games, that number is up to 71 percent—still not great, but trending in the right direction.

It only took eight seconds for the Kraken to convert on their first power-play attempt, and they were 1-for-2 on the night.

Beniers wastes no time! ️
Buries it on the powerplay with helpers from Captain Eberle and Tolvanen. #SeaKraken up 2-0! pic.twitter.com/304o2NnhmM

— Sound Of Hockey (@sound_hockey) November 4, 2025

This goal was fun to watch. All five skaters touched the puck before Beniers buried it. Stephenson tied up his man on the draw, Beniers supported and moved it to Vince Dunn, who slid it over to Tolvanen for the shot. Eberle corralled the rebound and appeared to drift behind the net before sending a perfect backhand pass to Beniers in the slot, who fired it home. A thing of beauty.

After the game, Beniers said of Eberle’s pass: “You know, it’s funny, I knew it was coming. No doubt in my mind. That’s just the type of player [Eberle] is.”

Takeaway #3 – Joey! Joey! Joey!​

It was a bit unexpected that Daccord wasn’t among the three stars of the night. He posted a .967 save percentage and allowed just one goal, saving 2.52 goals above expected per MoneyPuck. Connor Bedard led the rush on Chicago’s lone tally, getting around Adam Larsson to the puck along the boards and feeding Burakovsky for a quick five-hole finish.

What made Daccord’s outing so impressive was his calm positioning. He didn’t need to make any highlight-reel saves because he was square to the puck all night. When a goalie doesn’t need to scramble, it usually means he’s in full control.

With Chicago’s net empty, Daccord twice attempted a goalie goal to the delight of the Climate Pledge Arena crowd. His first shot had a real chance but was stopped by defenseman Artyom Levshunov. Fans erupted into a “Joey! Joey! Joey!” chant, encouraging him to try again. His second attempt missed the mark, but the crowd loved every moment. Seattle fans will have to wait a little longer for the elusive goalie goal.

Joey wanted in on the scoring — took two shots at the empty net, but not tonight#SeaKraken win it 3-1!!! pic.twitter.com/oCaL9uUN9x

— Sound Of Hockey (@sound_hockey) November 4, 2025

Strong response​

This was a strong response to Saturday’s low-shot game. Chicago started backup goaltender Arvid Soderblom, so this was a matchup the Kraken should win—and they did. Next up, Seattle faces the San Jose Sharks on Nov. 5 to close out the homestand.

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Photo Gallery – Kraken vs Blackhawks – Nov 3rd

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[Seattle Kraken]

Three Takeaways – Kraken wrap up homestand with 6-1 loss to the Sharks

The Seattle Kraken wrapped up their five-game homestand with a frustrating 6-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. Seattle finished with a 2-1-2 record during these five games, earning points in four of five for a total of six. But this matchup had all the makings of a trap game, and the Kraken fell right into it, coming away with their first home regulation loss of the season in ugly fashion.

San Jose has a talented young core and a goalie that was drafted in the first round in 2020. The Sharks can score, as Seattle learned the hard way—they’re now tied for second in the Western Conference in goals scored at 48.

Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring on San Jose’s first shot of the night. Jaden Schwartz lost a battle on the boards, and Tyler Toffoli jumped on the loose puck, feeding a wide-open Celebrini, who made no mistake. The Kraken responded with strong pressure in the first period, outshooting the Sharks 10-6 and tying the game 1-1 (more on that later). But just two minutes after that, former Kraken Alexander Wennberg found Ethan Cardwell, who one-timed the puck past Joey Daccord. From there, the Sharks never looked back, piling on four more goals.

Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov was outstanding, stopping 28 of 29 shots. He earned his third win of the season and is now 3-1 in his last four games.

Takeaway #1 – Winter is here​

Ryan Winterton scored his first NHL goal on Wednesday night in his 34th career game. It felt like it was only a matter of time, but winter has officially arrived.

#SeaKraken GOAL! WINTER IS HERE!

Ryan Winterton has a prime breakaway chance that is saved, but he gets the puck back in the slot and makes no mistake the second time.

First NHL goal for Ryan Winterton!

Game tied 1-1. pic.twitter.com/1uj2OUoDCX

— Sound Of Hockey (@sound_hockey) November 6, 2025

Just before his goal, Winterton nearly converted on a partial breakaway, but Askarov turned him aside. Moments later, he found open ice in the slot, corralled a deflected shot from Ryan Lindgren that bounced off Wennberg, and ripped it into the top right corner.

It was great to see Winterton get his first, even if it came in a blowout loss. Now that the monkey’s off his back, hopefully the goals start coming more frequently for a young player who seems to be proving himself as a full-time NHLer.

Takeaway #2 – Unraveled in the deep​

Winterton’s goal tied the game 1-1, and it felt like the ice was tilted in Seattle’s favor for much of the first period. The team looked composed and confident—but that quickly unraveled as the Sharks regained control.

The Kraken struggled to make crisp passes in any zone, leading to turnovers and killing offensive pressure in the second and third periods. Lane Lambert didn’t mince words after the game: “I didn’t like our game. I didn’t like the way we played. I thought we were too loose, and we did not play to our identity tonight.”

Nothing went right, including goaltending. Daccord was pulled after allowing five goals, and Matt Murray entered in relief—only to give up a goal 30 seconds later when Toffoli scored on a breakaway coming out of the penalty box. Both Kraken goalies allowed goals on the first shot they faced.

Takeaway #3 – Power outage on the man advantage​

After scoring a power-play goal in each of the previous three games, the Kraken went 0-for-6 on the man advantage. Worse, they gave up a shorthanded goal when Vince Dunn was stripped by Collin Graf. Daccord made the initial save, but Graf recovered the puck and fed Ty Dellandrea, who buried it. That goal made it 5-1 and ended Daccord’s night. The tally wasn’t on him, but at that point, the team needed a change.

5-1 San Jose. Shorthanded goal at 3:24 in the third period.

Colin Graf strips Vince Dunn at the point and gets a breakaway chance. Joey Daccord saves the initial chance but Ty Dellandrea collects the rebound and scores.

Matt Murray takes over in net and makes his home debut. pic.twitter.com/YC7cXKRguu

— Sound Of Hockey (@sound_hockey) November 6, 2025

Seattle generated 13 shots on the power play, but in the end, the Kraken got Askaroved. The Kraken also missed the net eight times.

When you have open looks, the puck needs to get to the net. Missing the net and sending the puck off the glass and out of the zone kills momentum and resets the penalty kill for the opposition. We saw this far too many times on Wednesday.

On to the next​

If you asked me which opponent at the start of this homestand looked most beatable, the Sharks would have been at the top of the list. Instead, they handed Seattle its only regulation loss of the stretch. While two more points from this one would have been nice, earning six points over five games is a decent result. The Kraken need to learn from this loss and quickly turn the page.

Seattle will now have Thursday and Friday to regroup before heading out on the road to face the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. That kicks off a short two-game trip, which concludes Sunday in Dallas for Seattle’s second back-to-back set of the season.

Blaiz Grubic​

Blaiz Grubic is a contributor at Sound Of Hockey. A passionate hockey fan and player for over 30 years, Blaiz grew up in the Pacific Northwest and is an alumni of Washington State University (Go Cougs!). When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about hockey, he enjoys quality time with his wife and daughter or getting out on a golf course for a quick round. Follow @blaizg on BlueSky or X.

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[Seattle Kraken]

The Seattle Torrent Has Arrived

On an appropriately wet and dreary morning, PWHL Seattle invited some season ticket holders to the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPoP) for their team name and logo reveal. Due to an apparent IT snafu, both the name and logo were leaked prior to the event, but that didn’t put a damper on the excitement from fans. There were a surprising number of them, many already with jerseys, who showed up for the team early on a weekday morning.

The Big Reveal​

The wait is over, PWHL Seattle is dead, long live the Seattle Torrent. Alison Lukan was on hand to announce the new team name, and was joined on stage by general manager Meghan Turner, head coach Steve O’Rourke and most of the players (except those currently in Cleveland with Team Canada and Team USA for the rivalry series).

O’Rourke and Turner weren’t shy about their anticipation for the season. Even without any formal practices, the team already is building an identity. “We’re looking to be a positive force on the ice'” said O’Rourke, “it starts with the coaching staff connecting to the players , and the players to each other and that’s when you start to see the force come together.” He wants the fans to feel that force, both when the team takes the ice and when they are out in the community.

These are exciting times, Turner admitted she hasn’t been sleeping and O’Rourke already fired up about a potential rivalry with Vancouver, telling Lukan, “There’s no getting around it. We came in together, we’re gonna be judged together, so the rivalry’s on.” Over 150 Seattle fans are already planning to attend the season opener in Vancouver, which had both leaders waxing poetic about the incredible support the team has already received from the community. O’Rourke pointed to the amazing atmosphere created by Sounders fans who travel when the team plays in Vancouver, and is eager to build on that tradition.

Turner is also looking forward the home opener on November 28th. “We’re ready to go,” she said, “we want teams to come in to Climate Pledge and be a little nervous about stepping on the ice.” She told the crowd that “the fans mean everything to us…and if the Takeover Tour was any indication, Climate Pledge is going to be buzzing.”

The name and logo were made official with a hype video highlighting the area’s natural beauty, the unstoppable nature of water, the intensity of the players, and how these elements will come together to build the teams identity. Hilary Knight also sent a video in her Team USA uniform and shared her thoughts on the branding. She (and Alison) also encouraged folks to tune in to the first game of the rivalry series today at 4:00pm on the NHL Network (or at Rough and Tumble Pub).

Goalie Corrine Schroeder took to the podium next, seeming nervous, but also maybe excited to be speaking to the crowd. She praised fans enthusiasm since day one, and the teams eagerness to become a part of the incredible Seattle sports community.

Team Reactions​

What was Schroeder’s first impression of the logo? She loved it, and thought it fitting, both in the literal sense, with all the waterways and rain the area, but also was fitting in terms of team identity. “That’s what we want to be like,” she said “we want to be relentless, we want to be unpredictable, we really want to be a powerhouse.”

First-round Torrent draft pick Jenna Buglioni also weighed in, excited that the branding fit with other sports teams in Seattle. She was eager for the Torrent to “carve our path” in the rich history of Seattle sports. She also enjoyed the iconic S, saying it goes well with the “brother team” in the Seattle Kraken.

GM Meghan Turner admitted she had known the team name for a few months, and it was a hard secret to keep. She thought the name was fitting, bringing together power and momentum. “It’s relentless” she said, “and I think it will play in to how we expect to step on the ice”. Turner shouted out the league for the creation of the branding but admitted that “it’s our job to bring it to life and to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, and we are really excited to do so.”

Team gear is available now for purchase at the Seattle Center Armory and online. The Torrent will take to the ice for their first ever practice next week on November 11th at Kraken Community Iceplex.

Reactions from fans online seem to be mixed. Personally, it’s growing on me, especially after all the talk of powerful waterways and forces of nature. Let me know, what do you think of the team name and logo?

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[Seattle Kraken]

Photo Gallery – Kraken vs Sharks – Nov 5th

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[Seattle Kraken]

Down on the Farm – Caden Price looks the part in pro debut

“Down on the Farm” is your weekly Seattle Kraken prospects update. This week we’ll highlight Caden Price’s solid AHL debut in Coachella Valley, breaking down his many strengths, and identifying areas for further development as he gets acquainted with the professional game. This week’s update will be a little shorter than usual due to some travel involving this Sound Of Hockey intern, but we’ll still pass along video and data from around the Kraken system, as always.

If you have a Kraken prospect-related question you’d like to see featured in a future column, drop us a note below or on X or BlueSky @deepseahockey or @sound_hockey. Let’s dive in.

Analyzing Caden Price’s pro debut​

Caden Price has played in just nine professional games, all this season, with the Coachella Valley Firebirds. But he has already shown a broad base of skills that could be the foundation of a successful NHL career.

He’s an excellent athlete, who excelled in fitness training at Kraken rookie camp. This translates into his skating, which is equal parts agile and powerful. There are always gains that can be made, but his smooth skating is a solid building block for him. Defensively, he can win races to break a forecheck and cut off attack angles. With the puck on his stick, he’s an asset transporting through center ice and into the offensive zone, particularly in reduced manpower scenarios.

Similarly, while he can continue to get stronger, he doesn’t look outmatched physically so far. He can make plays with his body and strength when needed.

Price also flashes very good two-way stick skills. Defensively, he’s active trying to disrupt rushers at the blue line. Offensively, he’s able to carry the puck deep into the offensive zone with forward-like feel. On his first shift in the video below, he roves deep into the offensive zone, wins a puck battle with physicality behind the net, and then holds just long enough to find an open teammate net front for a one-timer goal. It’s a very good sequence for Price.

On the negative side, he needs to bring down the frequency of his mistakes. His breakouts can be skillful one moment and then hesitant or confounding the next. He doesn’t always make the best reads off the puck or make the right decisions with it, which raises some questions about his instincts and ice vision.

I do think he can make strides with more repetitions, though. The discrete skills are there to succeed. He just needs to coalesce them all. By the end of this season and early next, we may see a much steadier player. If so, we’ll be looking at a likely NHLer.

Notes on four more Kraken prospects​

Ollie Josephson | F | Freshman | Univ. of North Dakota (NCAA)​

Ollie Josephson scored two goals and added two assists in two games for the University of North Dakota last week. Josephson has not been known for his offensive counting stats, even in junior hockey, so it is good to see some offensive finish showing up against this older, stronger level of competition. The performance makes Josephson our Sound Of Hockey Prospect of the Week.

Nikke Kokko | G | Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL)​

Kokko returned to the lineup on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and earned the win over the Colorado Eagles. He had missed 11 days with a lower-body injury suffered during the Firebirds’ Oct. 24 game against the Calgary Wranglers. Though the raw numbers weren’t very strong for Kokko in his return (he allowed five goals on 24 shots), he should be helpful for a Firebirds team that is looking to improve its early-season defensive production. Through nine games, the Firebirds have given up almost 3.9 goals per game, which tied for second most in the AHL.

Ty Nelson | D | Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL)​

Nelson also returned from a multi-week injury on Wednesday, Nov. 5, against the Eagles. Nelson has been a stalwart, steadying presence on the blue line for the Firebirds since early last season. He’s another piece, along with Kokko, that will be crucial to righting the ship defensively.

J.R. Avon | F | Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL)​

Speaking of the Nov. 5 game, J.R. Avon scored the game-winning shootout goal for the Firebirds that night. His success reminded me of my conversation with him back in camp. When I asked him to highlight areas where he feels he can make a difference on the ice, he noted his speed and also his shootout skills. Check and check, so far, for Avon.

In better news, the Coachella Valley Firebirds win 6-5 in a shootout, with a goal from J.R. Avon the decisive shootout score. pic.twitter.com/nDmnedeABD

— Sound Of Hockey (@sound_hockey) November 6, 2025

Kraken prospects data update​

Julius Miettinen had two goals and added an assist in Everett’s only game over the last seven days. The Silvertips will be more active over the next seven, with four games scheduled before our next update.

Jake O’Brien leads the OHL in total points and points per game (among those with at least five games played). His 25 assists are also tops in that league.

Semyon Vyazovoi, 22, remains scalding hot. He has won his last six starts in a row and is now just .03 points off the KHL save percentage lead. He leads all under-25 KHL goalies in save percentage by a wide margin.

With Kokko back, Jack LaFontaine has returned to the Kansas City Mavericks. Victor Ostman started every game while Kokko was out.

Sound Of Hockey Prospect of the Week tracker​

2: Kim Saarinen, Julius Miettinen

1: Jake O’Brien, Semyon Vyazovoi, Nathan Villeneuve, Ollie Josephson

Previewing the week ahead​

The Deep Sea Hockey Games of the Week pit Kraken prospects Clarke Caswell and Zaccharya Wisdom against each other on both Friday and Saturday.

Tracking 2026 NHL Draft prospects: Mathis Preston​

Spokane Chief Mathis Preston is the highest-regarded U.S. Division WHL player eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft. Most public draft analysts project him as a top-10 pick. He has six goals and eight assists through Spokane’s first 15 games this year.

Recent prospect updates​

October 31, 2025: College hockey seasons under way for Kraken prospects

October 25, 2005: Mølgaard is an all-situations contributor as an AHL rookie

October 17, 2025: Tyson Jugnauth earns important role with the Firebirds

October 10, 2025: Firebirds drop the puck on the 2025-26 season

October 3, 2025: Catton makes his case for the NHL Roster

September 26, 2025: Junior seasons begin, J.R. Avon settles in

Curtis Isacke

Curtis is a Sound Of Hockey contributor and member of the Kraken press corps. Curtis is an attorney by day, and he has read the NHL collective bargaining agreement and bylaws so you don’t have to. He can be found analyzing the Kraken, NHL Draft, and other hockey topics on Twitter and Bluesky @deepseahockey.

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[Seattle Kraken]

Three takeaways – Kraken split weekend games versus Blues and Stars

The Seattle Kraken took a quick back‑to‑back trip: St. Louis on Saturday and Dallas on Sunday. Joey Daccord went on injured reserve (IR) with an upper‑body injury before the trip and did not travel. By rule, he will miss at least seven days. That meant both Philipp Grubauer and Matt Murray would start.

Saturday: Comeback in St. Louis​

The Blues have struggled defensively and have allowed an NHL‑worst 63 goals. Seattle started fast and controlled play early. Then a risky pass through the slot by Ryan Winterton was picked off and buried by Dylan Holloway. A sloppy line change led to a too‑many‑men penalty. On the ensuing Blues powerplay, a pass attempt deflected off Adam Larsson and in. St. Louis led 2‑0.

Seattle answered in the second. Ryker Evans and Eeli Tolvanen scored their first goals of the season to tie it 2‑2. It was also Evans’ first game this season. The Kraken pushed after the equalizer and carried momentum. It felt like the go‑ahead goal was coming.

Instead, Jordan Kyrou pounced after a crease scramble and lifted the puck over a sprawling Grubauer. St. Louis led 3‑2 in the third.

It stayed that way until the final second. With Grubauer pulled, Chandler Stephenson scored with 0.5 on the clock. The league initiated a review after Jordan Eberle’s skate contacted Joel Hofer’s stick in the crease. Officials ruled no goalie interference. To overtime they went.

Seattle won the opening draw and held the puck throughout OT. Shane Wright took the first shot and buried it. The Kraken snatched two points. It was Wright’s first career overtime winner.

Sunday: Close loss in Dallas​

Murray drew the start and was sharp, stopping 22 of 24 shots. Jaden Schwartz tipped an Adam Larsson shot to give Seattle a 1‑0 lead. Dallas answered 1:09 later on the powerplay. Wyatt Johnston pulled the puck across the crease and backhanded it in. The goal took some wind from Seattle’s sails.

Dallas controlled most of the first. With under a minute left, Tyler Seguin settled a bouncing puck, slipped past Ryan Lindgren, and tucked it under a sprawling Murray for a 2-1 lead.

Seattle did not fold. The Kraken pushed hard in the second and third, outshooting Dallas 24‑14 over the final 40. They generated several grade‑A chances, but Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith turned them aside.

Seattle remains winless in the second game of back‑to‑backs over their last 15. This one felt different. The Kraken skated well and delivered a quality effort against a contending team. It goes down as a loss, but play like that will win more than it loses.

Seattle remains winless in the second game of its last 15 back‑to‑back sets. This one felt different. The Kraken skated well and delivered a quality effort against a contending team. It goes down as a loss, but play like that will win more than it loses.

Takeaway #1 – Berkly Catton hits 10 games​

Ten NHL games is a key marker for CHL‑eligible players. If a player is returned before that 10th game, the entry‑level contract slides, preserving three full years. With the game against the Stars on Sunday, Catton has now played 10 games, so this season will count as the first year of his deal. It’s a positive sign he could stay with the Kraken all season, but nothing is guaranteed.

The next marker is 40 games on the NHL roster, which accrues an NHL season. Accrued seasons determine when a player reaches unrestricted free agency (UFA). If Catton is on the roster for 40 games, even without playing, he would be UFA‑eligible at age 25. If not, he hits UFA at 26.

Catton has three assists through 10 games and looks more comfortable each night. The coaching staff is managing his minutes to set him up for success. He logged 10:05 in St. Louis and 8:48 in Dallas. Trust the process. His development is trending well.

Takeaway #2 – Goalies giving Seattle a chance​

Head coach Lane Lambert’s group is building around structure and defense. That helps the goaltenders do their jobs. Both netminders gave Seattle a real shot to win this weekend.

Grubauer’s win required late heroics, but those moments only mattered because the “German Gentleman” kept it within one in the third. Murray allowed two in Dallas and kept Seattle one bounce from a tie.

Last season, the Kraken often looked different with Grubauer in net, and not in a good way. With Daccord on IR, it was fair to wonder if the structure might crack. It didn’t. The group stayed connected, limited breakdowns, and remained competitive in both games.

Takeaway #3 – In it until the end​

The loss to San Jose felt like an early-season low point, just 16 games in. Seattle responded with two committed efforts. The Kraken put 61 shots on net over the weekend, up from the season 23.9‑per‑game average noted in Monday Musings. They chased in both games yet kept applying pressure while staying sound defensively.

That push earned the win in St. Louis. You could argue the performance in Dallas was even better, even if the result wasn’t. The effort is what matters here. If they keep this up, the wins will follow.

Wrapping up​

A win in the second leg at Dallas would have snapped an ugly streak. Still, a weekend split on the road carries plenty of positives. Seattle now returns home for a three‑game homestand, starting with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

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Monday Musings: The Kraken roller coaster

The Seattle Kraken went full emotional roller coaster mode this week. It started with a convincing, though not exactly dominant, win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. Businesslike, efficient, and enough to keep the good vibes rolling. The Kraken had a two-goal lead and looked in control the entire game.

Then Thursday happened.

In what was easily the worst loss of the season, the Kraken laid a giant, smelly egg against the San Jose Sharks, getting thumped 6–1 at home by what was, at the time, the third-worst team in the league. It wasn’t just the score, it was the way it happened; mistakes up and down the lineup, lifeless stretches of play, and the kind of performance that makes you question everything. I know this because I did. Walking out of the arena, I found myself wondering: is this team actually good? Sure, every team gets blown out now and then, but when it’s my team getting blown out, I naturally take it personally.

And then came Saturday.

News broke in the morning that Joey Daccord was heading to injured reserve with an upper-body injury, an unexpected twist considering he was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. That meant Philipp Grubauer would get the nod against the St. Louis Blues. The early going was not promising. The Kraken looked sharp for the first five minutes, but a brutal turnover led to a Dylan Holloway goal, and five minutes later, a deflection off Adam Larsson’s stick on a penalty kill made it 2–0 Blues.

But this time, the Kraken pushed back. They clawed their way back to tie it in the second, showed some actual fight, and then, after falling behind again in the third, delivered one of the most dramatic comebacks in franchise history. Chandler Stephenson tied it with two seconds left in regulation, and Shane Wright sealed it in overtime with a slick finish off a beautiful drop pass from Eeli Tolvanen.

we know that’s wright ‍ pic.twitter.com/kE94Q4B0QT

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) November 9, 2025

Less than 24 hours later, the Kraken were back at it, facing the Dallas Stars on the second night of a back-to-back. Despite the quick turnaround, they brought the kind of compete level that’s become a hallmark of this year’s squad. Seattle outshot Dallas 31–24 and controlled long stretches of play, but couldn’t quite solve Casey DeSmith enough to tilt the scoreboard. A 2–1 loss stings, especially after Saturday’s emotional high, but the effort was there. And in a week defined by swings, this one at least ended with a fight.

Resilience on display?​

One of the few endearing traits of last season’s Kraken squad was its knack for clawing back from two-goal deficits to steal wins, something they did nine times last season. Primarily because of a lack of opportunity, this season’s group hadn’t shown that same capability, until Saturday.

There were hints of it earlier in the season, like the gutsy third-period rally against Montreal that forced overtime, even if it ended in a loss. But Saturday’s comeback against St. Louis felt different. It was gritty, dramatic, and decisive. For the first time this season, the Kraken didn’t just push back, they finished the job.

As a fan, it’s reassuring to know this team still has that gear. It’s the kind of team that refuses to fold, even when the odds tilt hard the other way.

19-year-old Berkly Catton plays game No. 10​

Berkly Catton officially hit the 10-game mark on Sunday, triggering him burning his first year of his entry-level contract. That’s a significant milestone, but it doesn’t necessarily lock him into the Kraken lineup for the rest of the season. Catton continues to flash the high-end skill that made him a top-10 pick, but he’s also shown the kind of youthful inconsistency that becomes costly when the margins are razor thin.

It’s worth remembering that burning a year of the ELC doesn’t guarantee a full NHL season. Daniel Sprong played 18 games for Pittsburgh in 2015–16 before being sent back to junior in December. Others have done that, but Sprong jumped to mind for some reason. With Jared McCann’s return looming, and assuming the injury bug doesn’t bite again, it’s fair to wonder if the Kraken might consider a similar path for Catton. Development isn’t linear, and sometimes the best move is the one that sets a player up for long-term success.

Kraken penalty kill challenges​

The Kraken’s penalty kill has been a sore spot for much of the season, and the numbers don’t sugarcoat it. Seattle currently sits 30th in the league in PK percentage. But over the last five games, there’s been a noticeable uptick in execution and structure. Yes, they’ve still allowed a power-play goal in each of the last three outings, but the overall kill rate and pressure on entries have looked sharper. For a unit that’s struggled, even marginal improvement feels like a step in the right direction.

Help may be on the horizon, too. Freddy Gaudreau, who was logging the most shorthanded minutes among Kraken forwards before landing on IR, is skating again and approaching the four-week mark of his original four-to-six-week recovery timeline. His return would be a welcome boost to a penalty kill group still trying to find its rhythm. If the Kraken can pair Gaudreau’s defensive instincts with the recent signs of progress, they might finally start digging out of the PK basement.

Other musings​

• Saturday night’s comeback win was the first time this season that the Kraken trailed at any point in a game and won. They also never led in the game.
• With his first NHL goal on Wednesday night against the Sharks, Ryan Winterton became the 50th player to score in Kraken history. He is the eighth player to record his first NHL goal as a member of the Seattle Kraken. Can you name the other seven?
• Eeli Tolvanen scored his first goal of the season off a rebound. That was the Kraken’s seventh rebound goal of the season. They rank third in the league in this category. Not sure how much weight this stat carries, but they were near the bottom last season. It’s another example of subtle, incremental improvement we are seeing this season.

first goal of the season? was just a matter of time. pic.twitter.com/zRmrWg0jve

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) November 9, 2025

• Faceoff possession was something the Kraken struggled with early in the season, but there has been some progress made in that part of the game. The Kraken had two faceoff goals over the weekend, which puts them at the top third of the league in this stat.
• With just one start each over the first 30 days of the season, it wouldn’t have been surprising to see either Philipp Grubauer or Matt Murray show signs of rust. Instead, both stepped up when called upon, delivering solid performances that gave the Kraken a chance to win both games.
• Saturday night marked the Kraken’s seventh overtime game of the season, tied with Montreal for the most.
• The Kraken are tied for second in points in the Pacific Division with 18. As strong a start as it’s been, they’re just two points ahead of seventh-place Edmonton. This division is tight.
• One team I’ve watched a lot lately is the Anaheim Ducks. They lead the Pacific in points and are the league leaders with 4.1 goals per game.
• The Kraken are now 0–2–0 on the season in the second game of back-to-backs. They were 0–12–0 in those games last season. Their next chance comes in a few weeks against the New York Islanders.
• Seattle Torrent forward Hilary Knight had a hat trick in Game 2 of the Rivalry Series between the USA and Canada. The Torrent were well represented in these two games with five players on Team USA and two on Team Canada. The U.S. won the first two games and will re-engage in early December.
• The Torrent open training camp on Tuesday and will head to Vancouver for two preseason games against the Vancouver Goldeneyes this coming weekend.
• Trivia answer: Matty Beniers, Shane Wright, Tye Kartye, Jani Nyman, Ryker Evans, Kole Lind, and Will Borgen scored their first NHL goals with the Kraken.

Goal of the Week​

Easy one this week.

.5 seconds on the clock?! yeah, stevie’s got it pic.twitter.com/hfAFvLFPed

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) November 9, 2025

Player Performances​

Marcus Johansson (MIN) – The former Kraken forward played his 1,000th NHL game on Sunday with the Minnesota Wild against Calgary. He only played 51 games with Seattle in 2021–22 but was a steady, reliable presence on a team not known for its steadiness.

Andre Burakovsky (CHI) – Another former Kraken is off to a great start with Chicago: seven goals and seven assists in 15 games.

Jagger Firkus (CVF/SEA) – Firkus is thriving in his second pro season with Coachella Valley, tallying 11 points in 11 games.

The week ahead​

The Kraken return to Climate Pledge Arena for a three-game homestand, and while home ice is always welcome, the schedule offers little breathing room.

• Tuesday: Columbus Blue Jackets. Don’t let their record fool you, Columbus is a young and exciting team that plays with pace. They’ll be on the second night of a back-to-back, but they’re more dangerous than the standings suggest.
• Thursday: Winnipeg Jets. Always a handful and likely still salty about the Kraken’s win in Manitoba earlier this season. Expect a heavy, structured game we have come to expect from the Jets.
• Saturday: San Jose Sharks return to Seattle riding a 7–2–1 stretch and fresh off a 6–1 dismantling of the Kraken just last week. That one stung, and you can bet the Kraken haven’t forgotten.

With key players still sidelined, grabbing three of six possible points would be a respectable outcome. But if they can swipe a little extra before heading out on a four-game road trip, it could go a long way toward keeping this early-season success rolling.

So, how are we feeling after all that? From despair to delirium and everything in between, this week had it all. Drop your thoughts, reactions, or emotional damage assessments below.

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