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2021 NHL Draft top 10 moments Kraken history; Hughes, Dach brothers united; Doan to Coyotes among highlights by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer The Buffalo Sabres stocked up on future assets to help fast-track their rebuild at the 2021 NHL Draft. The Sabres made 11 picks, including two in the first round Friday: defenseman Owen Power at No. 1, and right wing Isak Rosen at No. 14. The draft was held virt...
Seattle Kraken first signing may indicate who they take from the New York Rangers in Expansion Draft By Anthony Scultore The Seattle Kraken have finally provided hockey trivia fans with the answer to the question: who was the first ever Kraken player? When the question comes up during Jeopardy or while playing your favorite Sports Trivia game remember the name Luke Henman. On Wednesday, the 21 year-old captain of the Blainville-Boisbriand in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League was signed to a three-year deal to become the first ever Kraken. Seattle Kraken sig...
The Seattle Kraken made franchise history today, announcing the addition of the first player in the team’s young history. The Kraken officially joined the NHL as a full-member franchise on April 30, after paying the final $650 million expansion fee. It means that the team can now do things like sign and trade for players, attend league meetings, vote on rule proposals, and receive confidential league information. Most of the players that will take to the ice for the Kraken next season will be acquired on July 21 in the expansion draft. Until then, expect the franchise to make small moves li...
Originally posted on Pro Hockey Rumors | By Gavin Lee | Last updated 5/12/21 The Seattle Kraken have their Reid Duke. The newest NHL franchise signed the first player in franchise history, inking Luke Henman to a three-year, entry-level contract. Henman was originally drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2018 but was never signed, making him an unrestricted free agent. Kraken GM Ron Francis was actually already gone from the Hurricanes organization when it picked Henman, but he is obviously familiar with the player. He released a short statement on h...
Game of the Month: Sanderson's hat trick went down in history 20 years ago today, hats rained down in Nationwide for the first time by Jeff Svoboda @JacketsInsider / BlueJackets.com Each month during our 20th anniversary celebration, BlueJackets.com will look back at a memorable moment in franchise history from that month with our Game of the Month feature. The series continues today with the team's Feb. 10, 2001, victory over...