Player News

Injury Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - Hurt in Tuesday's game

Schwartz (lower body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Player Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - Good to go

Bjorkstrand (undisclosed) is expected to play in Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - Returns to crease Tuesday

Grubauer (undisclosed) will guard the road goal Tuesday versus Chicago, per Alison Lukan of Root Sports.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - Won't play Tuesday

Tanev (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Chicago, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Player Update (Tue Nov 28, 2023) - Brought up to big club

Studenic was promoted from AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Nov 27, 2023) - Back in NHL

Poturalski was summoned from AHL Coachella Valley on Monday, according to Sound of Hockey.

Player Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Dropped to AHL

Driedger was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Going on road trip

Grubauer (undisclosed) will travel with the Kraken on the team's upcoming road trip, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 25, 2023) - Still being evaluated

Coach Dave Hakstol said that Tanev is still being evaluated Saturday after he suffered a lower-body injury Friday versus Vancouver, Kraken play-by-play announcer Mike Benton reports.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Exits Friday's contest

Tanev (lower body) will not return to Friday's matchup against Vancouver, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Injury Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Unavailable Friday

Grubauer (undisclosed) will not suit up Friday against the Canucks, per the NHL's media site.

Player Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - First off ice Friday

Daccord will defend the home crease versus Vancouver on Friday, according to Scott Malone of Root Sports .

Injury Update (Fri Nov 24, 2023) - Practicing in non-contact jersey

Burakovsky (upper body) was skating before practice Friday in a non-contact jersey, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Player Update (Thu Nov 23, 2023) - Returns to minors

Poturalski was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 22, 2023) - Won't play Wednesday

Grubauer (undisclosed) has been labeled day-to-day and won't be an option against the Sharks on Wednesday, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Player Update (Wed Nov 22, 2023) - Set to face Sharks

Daccord is slated to start at home against San Jose on Wednesday, per Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times.

Player Update (Tue Nov 21, 2023) - Elevated from AHL

Driedger was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 21, 2023) - Deemed day-to-day

Grubauer (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after being injured in the first period of Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to Calgary, per Sound of Hockey.

Player Update (Tue Nov 21, 2023) - Deflects in goal

McCann scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flames.

Player Update (Sat Nov 18, 2023) - Set to face Canucks

Grubauer is slated to guard the road crease against Vancouver on Saturday, Sound Of Hockey reports.

Player Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Starting Thursday

Grubauer will guard the home goal Thursday versus the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Ends slump with goal

McCann scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Player Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Downed by Oilers in OT

Daccord turned aside 27 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Player Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Returning to action Wednesday

Eberle (leg) will suit up against the Oilers on Wednesday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Slated to start Wednesday

Daccord is expected to be between the road pipes against Edmonton on Wednesday, Kraken play-by-play announcer Mike Benton reports.

Player Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Brought up from AHL

Poturalski was summoned from AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Dropped to minors

Winterton was assigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Sent to AHL affiliate

Wright was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Nov 13, 2023) - Removed from IR

Tanev (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Mon Nov 13, 2023) - First off Monday

Daccord was the first goaltender off the ice at the morning skate, according to Scott Malone of Root Sports, indicating will protect the home goal Monday versus Colorado.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 13, 2023) - Won't return Monday

Eberle (leg) will remain unavailable against the Avalanche on Monday, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 13, 2023) - Game-time decision

Tanev (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision Monday against Colorado, per Alison Lukan of Root Sports.

Player Update (Sun Nov 12, 2023) - Sent to AHL

Shore was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Sunday.

Injury Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Won't return Saturday

Eberle (leg) will miss Saturday's game against Edmonton, per Sound Of Hockey.

Player Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Facing Oilers

Grubauer will defend the home crease versus Edmonton on Saturday, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Player Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - Breaks through on power play

Beniers scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Avalanche.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - Out Thursday, but doing well

Eberle, who suffered a cut to his upper leg during Wednesday's practice, won't play Thursday versus the Avalanche, but he's doing well and is regarded as day-to-day, coach Dave Hakstol told Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Player Update (Thu Nov 9, 2023) - Set to start Thursday

Grubauer is slated to face his ex-teammates in Colorado on Thursday, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 8, 2023) - Suffers cut in practice

Eberle suffered a cut to his upper leg in Wednesday's practice and is doubtful to play Thursday versus the Avalanche, Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times reports.

Player Update (Wed Nov 8, 2023) - Up with big club

Winterton was promoted from AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Player Update (Wed Nov 8, 2023) - Joining big club

Wright was promoted from AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Player Update (Tue Nov 7, 2023) - Set to start Tuesday

Daccord was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports, indicating he will guard the road goal Tuesday against Arizona.

Player Update (Sat Nov 4, 2023) - Set to face Flames

Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Saturday against Calgary.

Player Update (Thu Nov 2, 2023) - Set to face Predators

Grubauer is slated to start in Thursday's home contest versus Nashville, per Scott Malone of Root Sports.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 1, 2023) - Officially on IR

Burakovsky (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Mon Oct 30, 2023) - Leads Kraken past Lightning

McCann collected a goal and an assist in a 4-3 overtime win over Tampa Bay on Monday.

Player Update (Sun Oct 29, 2023) - Win slips away Saturday

Daccord turned aside 35 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.

Player Update (Sat Oct 28, 2023) - Slated to face Panthers

Daccord is expected to start on the road against Florida on Saturday, Kraken radio announcer Mike Benton reports.

Player Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Hands out helper

Oleksiak notched an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Supplies helper Thursday

Schwartz notched an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Scores in overtime loss

Shore scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Fri Oct 27, 2023) - Waiting for season debut

Megna has been scratched for eight straight games to begin 2023-24.

Player Update (Thu Oct 26, 2023) - Seven points in eight games

Bjorkstrand had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Oct 26, 2023) - Needs more help from teammates

Daccord made 42 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to Carolina on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Oct 26, 2023) - Slated to start Thursday

Daccord is set to start on the road against Carolina on Thursday, per Piper Shaw of Root Sports.

Player Update (Wed Oct 25, 2023) - Gathers helper Tuesday

Dumoulin notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Wed Oct 25, 2023) - Generates helper in overtime win

Bjorkstrand logged an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Wed Oct 25, 2023) - Supplies assist Tuesday

Wennberg notched an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Wed Oct 25, 2023) - Grabs two more assists

Dunn tallied a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Wed Oct 25, 2023) - Adds second goal

Kartye scored a goal on a team-high five shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over Detroit.

Player Update (Wed Oct 25, 2023) - Notches two helpers in win

Beniers logged a pair of assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Goal, assist in win

McCann tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Hangs on for OT win

Daccord allowed four goals on 27 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over Detroit.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Notches OT winner

Eberle recorded a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over Detroit.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Scores twice in win

Schwartz scored a pair of goals in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Red Wings.

Player Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Expected to start Tuesday

Daccord was the first goal off the ice Tuesday, Piper Shaw of Root Sports reports, indicating he'll protect the road goal versus the Red Wings.

Injury Update (Sun Oct 22, 2023) - Set for lengthy absence

Burakovsky (upper body) will miss 6-8 weeks after suffering an injury Saturday versus the Rangers, Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times reports.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Exits Saturday's game

Burakovsky sustained an undisclosed injury in the second period of Saturday's game versus the Rangers, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Good to go

Schwartz (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday versus the Rangers, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Set to play Saturday

Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Scott Malone of Root Sports, indicating he will guard the home goal Saturday against the Rangers.

Injury Update (Fri Oct 20, 2023) - Moves to injured reserve

Tanev (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

Injury Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - Leaves Thursday's game

Schwartz (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Hurricanes, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Player Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - Set to face Hurricanes

Daccord is slated to start at home against Carolina on Thursday, according to Kraken radio announcer Mike Benton.

Player Update (Thu Oct 19, 2023) - Recalled from AHL

Shore was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Oct 18, 2023) - Puts six shots on net

Larsson racked up six shots against Colorado on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Oct 17, 2023) - Set to start Tuesday

Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times reports, indicating he will defend the home net Tuesday versus Colorado.

Injury Update (Mon Oct 16, 2023) - Sidelined 4-6 weeks

Tanev (lower body) will be out of action for 4-6 weeks, the club announced Monday.

Injury Update (Mon Oct 16, 2023) - Sidelined 4-6 weeks

Tanev (upper body) will be out of action for 4-6 weeks, the club announced Monday.

Player Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Nabs helper in shootout loss

Bjorkstrand recorded a power-play assist in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Blues.

Player Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Gets power-play helper

Dunn registered a power-play assist, three shots on goal and four PIM in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Blues.

Player Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Nets goal Saturday

Schwartz provided a goal in a 2-1 shootout loss to St. Louis on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Loses in shootout to Blues

Daccord kicked out 24 of 25 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to St. Louis on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Not playing Saturday

Tanev (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Blues, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 14, 2023) - Facing Blues

Daccord was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, indicating he will defend the visiting goal against the Blues on Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Solid in loss

Grubauer allowed two goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Predators. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Player Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Starting in Nashville

Grubauer will tend the visiting crease in Nashville on Thursday, according to Piper Shaw of Root Sports.

Injury Update (Thu Oct 12, 2023) - Sidelined against Preds

Tanev (upper body) will be unavailable against Nashville on Thursday, Piper Shaw of RootSports NW reports.

Player Update (Wed Oct 11, 2023) - Garners helper

Eberle recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Wed Oct 11, 2023) - Yields three goals

Grubauer surrendered three goals on 27 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Player Update (Wed Oct 11, 2023) - Tallies lone goal in loss

McCann scored a goal on five shots, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Injury Update (Wed Oct 11, 2023) - Injured in season opener

Tanev (upper body) left Tuesday's game versus the Golden Knights after receiving a high hit from Brett Howden, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Player Update (Tue Oct 10, 2023) - Set to start season opener

Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Bob Condor of the Kraken's official site reports, indicating he will defend the road net Tuesday against Vegas.

Player Update (Sat Oct 7, 2023) - Makes roster

Kartye made the Kraken's roster after their last round of cuts Saturday, Kraken radio announcer Mike Benton reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 7, 2023) - Starting season in AHL

Evans was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday, Kraken radio announcer Mike Benton reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 7, 2023) - Among final cuts

Wright was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday, Kraken radio announcer Mike Benton reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 7, 2023) - Surfaces on waivers

Driedger was put on waivers Saturday for the purpose of sending him to AHL Coachella Valley.

Player Update (Sat Oct 7, 2023) - Hits waiver wire

Hayden was placed on waivers Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Oct 7, 2023) - Put on waivers

Fleury was placed on waivers by Seattle on Saturday.

Player Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - Placed on waivers

Seattle waived McCormick on Thursday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Player Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - Hits waiver wire

Shore was placed on waivers Thursday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Player Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - Put on waivers

Seattle placed Carrick on waivers Thursday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Player Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - Placed on waivers

Per Chris Johnston of TSN, Olofsson hit the waiver wire Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - Waived Thursday

Poturalski was placed on waivers by the Kraken on Thursday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Player Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - Put on waivers

Lind was waived by Seattle on Thursday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Player Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - On waivers Thursday

The Kraken put Reinke on waivers Thursday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.

Player Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - On waivers

Hughes was put on waivers by Seattle on Thursday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Player Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - Goes on waivers Thursday

Per Chris Johnston of TSN, Schuldt was put on waivers by the Kraken on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Oct 5, 2023) - Placed on waivers

The Kraken put Studenic on waivers Thursday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.

Player Update (Thu Sep 21, 2023) - Listed for first practice

Burakovsky (groin) is listed to practice Thursday as the Kraken open training camp, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Player Update (Sat Sep 2, 2023) - Signs with Seattle

Shore inked a one-year, two-way contract with Seattle on Thursday.

Player Update (Fri Sep 1, 2023) - Secures two-way deal

Reinke signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Kraken on Friday, CapFriendly reports.

Player Update (Thu Aug 31, 2023) - Signs with Seattle

Shore inked a one-year, two-way contract with Anaheim on Thursday.

Player Update (Mon Jul 24, 2023) - Loaned to Finnish team

Nyman was assigned to Ilves of Finland's Liiga on Monday.

Player Update (Fri Jul 21, 2023) - Avoids arbitration with extension

Dunn and the Kraken agreed to a four-year, $29.4 million extension on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Fri Jul 21, 2023) - Avoids arbitration with extension

Dunn and the Kraken agreed to a four-year, $7.35 million extension on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Sun Jul 16, 2023) - Signs entry-level contract

Sale signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Seattle on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Sun Jul 9, 2023) - Avoids arbitration

Fleury agreed to a two-year, $1.6 million contract with Seattle on Sunday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Player Update (Sat Jul 8, 2023) - Inks new deal

Lind signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kraken on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Jul 7, 2023) - Signs two-year contract

Borgen signed a two-year, $5.4 million contract with Seattle on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Fri Jul 7, 2023) - Signs with Seattle

Bellemare signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Seattle on Friday, RDS.ca reports.

Player Update (Wed Jul 5, 2023) - Signs ELC

Robertson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kraken on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Player Update (Mon Jul 3, 2023) - Inks one-year deal with Kraken

Carrick signed a one-year, two-way contract with Seattle on Monday.

Player Update (Sun Jul 2, 2023) - Heads to Seattle

Yamamoto signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Seattle on Sunday.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Signs with Kraken

Dumoulin signed a two-year, $6.3 million contract with Seattle on Saturday, according to PuckPedia.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Agrees to one-year contract

Schuldt signed a one-year, two-way contract with Seattle on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Re-ups with Seattle

Hayden signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Kraken on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Inks two-way deal

Studenic agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Seattle on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Jun 30, 2023) - Staying in Seattle

Daccord signed a two-year, $1.2 million AAV contract with the Kraken on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Jun 30, 2023) - Placed on unconditional waivers

Yamamoto was placed on unconditional waivers by the Red Wings on Friday for the purposes of buying out his contract, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Player Update (Thu Jun 29, 2023) - Brought in for nothing

Yamamoto and Klim Kostin were traded to the Red Wings from the Oilers on Thursday in exchange for future considerations.

Player Update (Wed Jun 28, 2023) - Risk-reward scorer goes 20th

Sale was selected 20th overall by the Kraken in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.

Player Update (Tue Jun 27, 2023) - Inks two-year deal

Olofsson signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Kraken on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Jun 12, 2023) - Inks entry-level deal

Nyman signed a three-year, entry-level deal with Seattle on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Mon May 29, 2023) - Lands on waivers

Hayden (lower body) was placed on waivers Monday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Thu May 18, 2023) - Expected to be fine for 2023-24

Burakovsky's lower-body injury is a tear in his groin, Kraken GM Ron Francis told Alison Lukan of Root Sports on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed May 17, 2023) - Back earlier than expected

Poturalski (lower body) played in AHL Coachella Valley's 3-2 triple-overtime win over Calgary on Monday.

Player Update (Tue May 16, 2023) - Returns to AHL

Driedger was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Tue May 16, 2023) - Joining AHL team

Kartye was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Mon May 15, 2023) - Little help in Game 7 loss

Grubauer stopped 26 of 28 shots in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Stars in Game 7.

Player Update (Mon May 15, 2023) - Prevents shutout Monday

Bjorkstrand scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Stars in Game 7.

Player Update (Mon May 15, 2023) - Sets up lone goal in loss

Gourde recorded an assist, two shots on goal and five hits in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Stars in Game 7.

Player Update (Mon May 15, 2023) - Starting in Dallas

Grubauer will guard the road net Monday in Game 7 against Dallas, Bob Condor of the Kraken's official site reports.

Player Update (Sat May 13, 2023) - Generates assist

Schwartz recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Player Update (Sat May 13, 2023) - Sets up empty-netter

Wennberg registered an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Player Update (Sat May 13, 2023) - Puts up three-point effort

Eberle scored twice on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Player Update (Sat May 13, 2023) - Holds on for win

Grubauer stopped 20 of 23 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Player Update (Sat May 13, 2023) - Offers helper in win

Schultz produced an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Stars in Game 6.