Kraken's Offseason Contract Challenges & Turning to AHL Firebirds for Help
Also, a look at the club's most underrated prospect & more
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In today’s edition, we have the upcoming contract challenges for the Kraken in the offseason, why they should turn to the Coachella Firebirds for help, and more.
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Seattle Kraken’s 2024 Offseason Contract Challenges
April 1, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
While NHL fans and the media will invest time in the 16 clubs that make the Stanley Cup playoffs, hockey is never over the other 16 that miss out on postseason action. That is to say, the action leaves the ice and enters the front office. The Seattle Kraken’s regular season is almost over, and with the playoffs but a prayer at this point, here’s a look at some of the contract situations management will face this offseason. Welcome to where professional sports teams are built: the negotiating table.
Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect
April 1, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The sport of hockey has never been in a better position, with stars Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews, and others leading the NHL into financial growth, bringing in fans from across the globe. In addition to the superstars, the talent among youth has never been better, with the league bringing in top prospects in recent seasons such as Jack Hughes, Owen Power, Connor Bedard, and others who have helped it take the next step in professional sports. Now, it is time to look at lesser-known prospects who could have an NHL impact in the future.
Seattle Kraken Need to Turn to AHL Firebirds for Help
March 28, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
On Tuesday night, the Seattle Kraken breathed a sigh of relief courtesy of a comfortable 4-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Apart from the sweet taste of victory, two positives were not exclusively related to the Kraken. Seattle called up a couple of players from its American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Coachella Firebirds, making young guns Logan Morrison and Ryan Winterton part of the action. With that in mind, what help can the Firebirds provide the Kraken in the short and medium term?