Oshie praises Kraken coach but wants to stay with Capitals

T.J. Oshie praised the Seattle Kraken hiring of coach Dave Hakstol but reiterated he wants to finish his NHL career with the Washington Capitals rather than join his home state expansion team. Oshie played for Hakstol at the University of … Continue reading

Leach joins Kraken as assistant coach

The Seattle Kraken have hired Providence Bruins head coach Jay Leach as an assistant coach on Dave Hakstol‘s staff. Leach, 41, spent the last four years as Providence’s head coach, finishing with a record of 136-77-16-10 and winning Atlantic Division … Continue reading

Checkers find familiar partner in Kraken’s Francis

A familiar face in a new role means more help for the Charlotte Checkers this fall. The expansion Seattle Kraken will partner with the Florida Panthers to place their prospects with Charlotte for the 2021-22 season in an agreement announced … Continue reading

Panthers, Kraken agree to share AHL Charlotte affiliation

CHARLOTTE, NC – The NHL’s Seattle Kraken and Florida Panthers today announced that they have entered into a joint agreement to place their prospects in Charlotte for the 2021-22 season. As part of the agreement, the Checkers will simultaneously host … Continue reading

Kraken hire Bodie for Palm Springs staff

The Seattle Kraken have hired Troy Bodie as Director of Hockey and Business Operations for their AHL franchise in Palm Springs, California, that is scheduled to begin play in 2022-23. “Troy brings hockey experience to our organization as both a … Continue reading