Kraken Sign Jordan Eberle to an Extension & The Breakout Season of Joey Daccord
Also, a look back at the track record of Ron Francis & more
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In today’s edition, we have news on the Jordan Eberle extension and what it means for the club, as well as a look at the breakout season of Joey Daccord, and more.
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What the Eberle Deal Means for the Kraken’s Scoring Woes
March 9, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
News came out on Friday, March 8, that the Seattle Kraken have opted to keep right winger Jordan Eberle for two more years. He and the club agreed to an extension worth $4.75 million per season. This concludes speculation that Seattle may have been shopping Eberle around, but what does it say about the team’s plans to improve its struggling offense?
Joey Daccord’s Breakout Year with the Seattle Kraken
March 8, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
If the Seattle Kraken complete a successful push for the Stanley Cup playoffs this season, they can look back with pride on victories like the 4-3 nail-biter versus the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. While Andre Burakovsky got the headlines for scoring the late winner, the Kraken’s surprise weapon this season played a crucial role. Rising from the deep is 27-year-old goaltender Joel “Joey” Daccord.
Ron Francis’ 5 Best & Worst Moves as Hurricanes General Manager
March 1, 2024 by Daniel Blanda
The Seattle Kraken have Ron Francis signed and prepared to lead their franchise as its first-ever general manager. The Hockey League Hall of Famer was an NHL legend before transitioning from player to front office executive.