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2026-05-17
Prospect Roundup: Julius Miettinen And The Silvertips Are WHL Champions - 
Kraken prospect and playoff MVP Julius Miettinen dominated the postseason, leading Everett to its first historic title. Now, the powerhouse Finn sets his sights on the Memorial Cup.
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2026-05-16
Four-Goal Third Period Leads Coachella Valley to Game Two Win - 
The Coachella Valley Firebirds, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, defeated the Colorado Eagles at Acrisure Arena on Friday... - AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds
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Everett Silvertips win 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien - 
Prince Albert, Sask. – For the first time in franchise history, the Everett Silvertips are WHL Champions. The Silvertips clinched the Ed Chynoweth Cup with a 7-2 win over the Eastern Conference Champion Prince Albert Raiders in Game 5 of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien. A three-goal performance from Florida Panthers prospect Shea Busch propelled the Silvertips to victory in Game 5. The Silvertips run to the WHL Championship was a dominant one, beginn
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Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen named 2026 WHL Playoffs MVP - 
Prince Albert, Sask. – Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen has been named the 2026 WHL Playoff MVP. The WHL Playoff MVP award is presented to a player deemed to have made the strongest contribution to his Club throughout the WHL Playoffs, as voted by members of the media. The prospect of the Seattle Kraken is the first Finnish-born player to earn WHL Playoff MVP honours, and only the second import player to accomplish the feat, following former Kelowna Rockets star Leon
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2026 WHL Championship – Game 5 Player to Watch: Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips - 
Prince Albert, Sask. – With six points in four WHL Championship games, Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear has come alive when it matters most. The 19-year-old product of West St. Paul, Man., is enjoying a stellar run through the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien, skating on a line with Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen and 2026 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Matias Vanhanen. In Game 4, Bear recorded the game-winning goal, giving the Silvertips a 3-1 series lead and
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Vegas Golden Knights get big penalty for media evasion - 
The team is losing a 2026 second-round pick and its head coach is getting a $100,000 fine.
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2026-05-15
Kraken need (but still won’t commit to) a proper rebuild - 
The Kraken have been in limbo since the franchise’s lone playoff appearance three years ago.
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Golden Knights Cook The Ducks & Habs Push Sabres To Edge | Daily Faceoff Live - 
Ivan Demidov delivered again as the Montreal Canadiens took a 3-2 series lead over Buffalo, while Jakub Dobes continues to give Montreal confidence between the pipes. We break down Demidov’s breakout performance, the Sabres’ goaltending questions, and what Game 6 could look like. Plus, the Vegas Golden Knights are headed back to the Western Conference Final after another clutch performance — including a ridiculous Mitch Marner goal. But are the Golden Knights actually the best team left to chal
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Friday Morning Bag Skate 5-15-26 - 
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks sign Roman Kantserov to entry-level contract (SCH) (Tribune) (Athletic)
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Seattle nabídne fotbalovým fanouškům nenapodobitelnou podívanou - 
Stadion s názvem Lumen Field byl vybrán jako jedno ze šestnácti míst, kde se bude konat mistrovství světa, které startuje už za čtyři týdny. Ale nebude to zdaleka jediné místo ve městě pro fotbalové nadšence. V rámci festivalu Seattle Soccer Celebration (Oslava fotbalu v Seattlu) budou moci v zátoce Elliott Bay spatřit unikátní záležitost, plovoucí mini hřiště.
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2026-05-14
ECHL Affiliate Update: Allen down 3-0 against Kansas City in Mountain Division Finals - 
Coming off a first-round Kelly Cup Playoff win over the Idaho Steelheads (ECHL Affiliate of the Dallas Stars), the Allen Americans find themselves in a 3-0 hole in round two against the Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL Affiliate of the Seattle Kraken). The Belleville and Ottawa Senators ECHL affiliate has been outscored 10-5 over the first […] The post ECHL A
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Thursday Morning Bag Skate 5-14-26 - 
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS The glimpses of Wyatt Kaiser’s NHL potential we saw this season (SCH) The Blackhawks will select 4th in the NHL Draft. Here are 5 prospects they should consider (Tribune)
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Edmonton Oilers Fire KNoblauch + Avalanche Advance | Daily Faceoff Live - 
The Edmonton Oilers have fired Kris Knoblauch — we break down what led to the shocking decision, what it means for Connor McDavid and the future of the franchise, and where Edmonton could turn next behind the bench. NHL insider David Pagnotta joins the show with the latest on the Oilers coaching search and the fallout around the league. Plus, the Colorado Avalanche are headed back to the Western Conference Final after Brett Kulak scored the series clincher to eliminate the Minnesota Wild in fiv
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RUMOR: Matvei Michkov traded for Shane Wright - 
Now more than ever, the Kraken is likely to say goodbye to Shane Wright. The young forward, whose attitude isn’t exactly spot-on, hasn’t been able to get off to the right start with the Kraken organization. Are Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton surprised? As for the young Seattle player, word is that the odds of […] The post RUMOR: Matvei Michkov traded for Shane Wright appeared first on
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Thunderbirds Add Defenseman - 
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2026-05-13
Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 5-13-26 - 
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Where would Roman Kantserov’s skills fit on the Blackhawks’ power play? (SCH) Blackhawks European prospect update, 5/12: Final check-ins on Kantserov, Frondell (
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Everett Silvertips Win Game 3 of 2026 WHL Championship Series Presented by Nutrien - 
Prince Albert, Sask. - Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen scored the game-winning goal with 4:28 to play in regulation, giving the Everett Silve... - WHL
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Everett Silvertips win Game 3 of 2026 WHL Championship presented by Nutrien - 
Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen scored the game-winning goal with 4:28 to play in regulation, giving the Everett Silvertips a 3-2 victory.
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Wednesday Habs Headlines: Push back - 
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Martin St-Louis believes his team can play any type of game the opposition wants to challenge them with. [Montreal Gazette] A first taste of the playoffs “meant everything” to Joe Veleno. [
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2026 WHL Championship – Game 3 Player to Watch: Matias Vanhanen, Everett Silvertips - 
Prince Albert, Sask. – Quietly, Matias Vanhanen continues to make things happen. Matched up alongside countryman Julius Miettinen, a prospect of the Seattle Kraken, and Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear, how could Vanhanen do anything other than produce? Through 15 WHL Playoff games, the 18-year-old product of Nokia, Finland, sits second in scoring on the Silvertips with 21 points (10G-11A), trailing only Miettinen. With an opportunity to take a series lead in Game 3
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T-BIRDS INK BLUE CHIP BLUELINER - 
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Report: Seattle Kraken hire outside firm to perform audit of hockey operations - 
The Kraken have missed the postseason in four of their five seasons as a franchise.
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Evening Notes: Kraken, Manson, Sabres - 
The Seattle Kraken have partnered with sports advisory firm Sportsology to perform an assessment of their hockey operations department after parting ways with general manager Ron Francis, per Fox 13 Seattle. The firm will review the team’s organizational structure, communication and decision-making processes, player development, scouting, analytics, and more. Sportsology has previously worked with the […]
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2026-05-12
Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 5-12-26 - 
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Analyzing Blackhawks’ draft options: Could Ivar Stenberg fall to No. 4 pick? (Sun-Times) Five questions Blackhawks need to consider heading into the NHL Draft (
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2026-05-11
Seattle Kraken prospect Miettinen named Tempo WHL Player of the Week, fuelled by Co-op - 
Miettinen, a 20-year-old product of Helsinki, Finland, recorded six points (2G-4A) as the Silvertips split the opening two games of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien.
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Miettinen, Cripps & Miller Star in WHL Championship Edition of WHL Weekly Awards - 
Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced today Seattle Kraken prospect and Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen has been named Temp... - WHL
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Julius Miettinen Sets Record for Most Playoff Points by a Finnish Player in WHL History - 
The Seattle Kraken prospect continues his dominant postseason run, officially becoming the highest-scoring Finnish player in Western Hockey League playoff history.
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Flyers Have Good Trade Target In Kraken Young Center - 
The Flyers should strongly consider taking a chance on this Kraken forward.
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Penguins Have Potential Free-Agent Target In Kraken Forward - 
The Penguins have a free-agent target to consider in Eeli Tolvanen.
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Monday Morning Bag Skate 5-11-26 - 
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS What did we learn about Louis Crevier during his first full NHL season? (SCH) What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick (
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2026-05-10
Everett Silvertips Win Game 2 of 2026 WHL Championship Series Presented by Nutrien - 
Everett, Wash. - Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen recorded four points, including three assists, as the Everett Silvertips clawed back with a ... - WHL
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Everett Silvertips win Game 2 of 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien - 
Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen recorded four points, including three assists, as the Everett Silvertips clawed back with a 6-2 victory in Game 2.
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2026 WHL Championship – Game 2 Player to Watch: Julius Miettinen, Everett Silvertips - 
Everett, Wash. – Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen has been a menace for the Everett Silvertips this season. Now, as his Club aims to even the best-of-seven WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien, Miettinen will be relied upon to help shift the balance. “We’ve just got to find the back of the net,” Miettinen said looking ahead to Game 2. “We played well yesterday [in Game 1], we’ve got to play well today.” Game 2 of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented
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2026-05-09
WHL Morning Skate: May 9 - 
NEED TO KNOW - The Prince Albert Raiders scored three times in the second period to earn a 4-2 comeback win in Game 1 of the WHL Championship Series - The win marks Everett's first home loss of the 2026 WHL Playoffs - Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes led all skaters with a goal and an assist - The Silvertips will try to level the series in Game 2 on Saturday night TOP PERFORMER
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2026-05-08
MCKEEN’S 2026 NHL PROSPECT REPORT – #7 Seattle Kraken – Organization Overview – Top 15 Prospects - 
Prospect System Ranking – 7th (Last Year - 6th) GM: Jason Botterill Hired: April 2025 COACH: Lane Lambert Hired: May 2025 The Seattle Kraken find themselves in a familiar position, hovering in the middle of the NHL standings while pushing for just their second playoff appearance in franchise history. With only one postseason berth through [...]
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Kraken News & Rumors: Draft Lottery Results, Campbell Seeks New Opportunities, & More - 
The 2025-26 season might be over for the Seattle Kraken, but the news for the team doesn’t stop. There have been several pieces of news that have dropped over the…
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Firebirds Defeat Reign to Force Winner-Take-All Game 5 on Saturday Night in Ontario - 
PALM DESERT, CA - The Coachella Valley Firebirds, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, defeated the Ontario Reign at Acrisure... - AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds
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Friday Morning Bag Skate 5-8-26 - 
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick (SCH) Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick (
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Trailblazing assistant coach Jessica Campbell leaving Kraken - 
Jessica Campbell, the first woman to be a full-time assistant coach in NHL history, is exploring options with other teams, the Seattle Kraken announced.
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After ‘Heated Rivalry,’ is NHL ready for an openly gay player? - 
Former Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Luke Prokop could become the first openly gay player in the NHL, something that has happened in the NFL and NBA.
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Golden Knights top Kraken 4-1, clinch Pacific Division title - 
Mitch Marner broke a third-period tie as Vegas pulled away late to beat the Seattle Kraken.
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Seattle Kraken fall 5-3 as LA Kings secure playoff spot - 
Quinton Byfield scored twice, Anton Forsberg made 28 saves and the Los Angeles Kings secured a playoff spot with Monday night’s 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.
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Seattle Kraken star Jared McCann done for season due to injury - 
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann will miss the team’s final three regular-season games this week with a lower-body injury.
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Seattle Sports This Week: What’s on TV and radio (April 13-19) - 
Here's a look at the broadcast schedule for April 13-19 on Seattle Sports 710 AM and the Seattle Sports app, as well as local teams on TV.
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Kraken drop sixth straight, fall to Wild 5-2 - 
Vladimir Tarasenko scored the go-ahead goal in the second period for Minnesota as the Seattle Kraken's slim playoff hopes continued to fade.
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Kraken keep slim playoff hopes alive, beat Vegas 4-3 in SO - 
Berkly Catton scored the game-winner in a shootout and the Seattle Kraken topped Vegas to snap a six-game losing streak.
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Kraken co-owner Leiweke sees need for change as team struggles - 
With a disappointing season leading to the departure of president Ron Francis, Seattle Kraken co-owner Tod Leiweke said the fans "deserve better."
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Torrent beat Charge 5-3 for franchise’s first regulation road win - 
Natalie Snodgrass scored a power-play goal with 1:21 left in the third period put the Seattle Torrent ahead for good in a win over Ottawa.
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2026 NHL Draft Lottery: Seattle Kraken find out their top pick - 
The Seattle Kraken found out where the first of their two picks in the first round will be with Tuesday's NHL Draft lottery.
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Kraken president Ron Francis stepping down at end of season - 
Ron Francis, the first general manager in Seattle Kraken franchise history, and the team are mutually parting ways.
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