2021–22 Seattle Kraken season explained

The 2021–22 Seattle Kraken season was the inaugural season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise. They played their home games at Climate Pledge Arena.

The Kraken played their first regular season game on October 12, 2021 against the Vegas Golden Knights, a 4–3 loss. In their second game just two days later, the Kraken earned their first win in franchise history, defeating the Nashville Predators 4–3. The Kraken played their first home game on October 23, against the Vancouver Canucks, a 4–2 loss. The franchise recorded its first ever shutout on February 2, 2022, with Philipp Grubauer making 19 saves against the New York Islanders 3–0 at home. On March 30, the Kraken were eliminated from playoff contention after a 3–0 loss to the Golden Knights. The Kraken finished last in the Pacific Division with 60 points, the second-worst in the Western Conference ahead of the Arizona Coyotes.

Background

Establishment

On December 4, 2017 the Seattle City Council voted 7–1 to approve a memorandum of understanding between the city of Seattle and the Los Angeles-based Oak View Group, co-founded by Tim Leiweke, for renovations of KeyArena.^[2] Renovations for the arena began in 2018 and were completed in 2021.^[3] The original roof remains in place, as it is considered a local historical landmark.^[4] Three days later, the NHL Board of Governors agreed to consider an expansion application from Seattle, with an expansion fee set at US$650 million.^[5] The Seattle ownership group was represented by David Bonderman and Jerry Bruckheimer, who conducted a preliminary season ticket drive to gauge interest in Seattle.^[6]

On February 13, 2018, the Oak View Group filed an application with the NHL for an expansion team and payed a $10 million application fee.^{[7] [8]} At the time, the earliest a Seattle NHL team could have begun playing was the 2020–21 season pending the completion of arena renovations. A few weeks later, a ticket drive began to gauge interests in season ticket deposits. Oak View Group reported that their initial goal of 10,000 deposits was surpassed in 12 minutes,^[9] and that they received 25,000 deposits in 75 minutes.^[10] On April 11, Tod Leiweke was named chief executive officer (CEO) of Seattle's NHL expansion team.^[11] On October 2, another step towards an expansion team was taken when the NHL Executive Committee unanimously agreed to recommend the expansion bid to a vote of the Board of Governors in December.^{[12] [13]} On December 4, the NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously to approve the addition of Seattle's expansion team into the league.^[14] In May 2019, The team launched an interactive "fan portal" where fans could propose a name and uniform colors for the team, answer poll questions, get information about ticket pricing and seating, and view a timeline of past and future key events involving the club.^[15] Two months later, the organization hired Ron Francis to serve as their general manager to initiate operations for the team.^{[16] [17]} That same day, Tod Leiweke stated that hiring Francis was "perhaps the most important hire we [the Seattle NHL team] will ever make."^[18] This is because Francis would oversee all of the club's hockey operations, including facets like player personnel, coaching staff, scouting, and minor league operations. Francis later stated that three things he wanted to prioritize in the Kraken's roster were speed, character, and competitiveness.^[19]

In July 2020, the franchise announced their team name—the Seattle Kraken—as well as their team colors, branding, and home jersey.^[20] The event was held under the banner of "Release the Kraken", a phrase popularized by the 1981 film Clash of the Titans and the 2010 remake.^[21] "Kraken" was a name that was already popular with fans prior to its official adoption. The franchise's promotional materials state that it was adopted to honor the maritime culture of Seattle, as well as in reference to the Giant Pacific octopus, the largest species of octopus in the world, which can be found in the waters of the Pacific Northwest.^[22]

On January 26, 2021, the Kraken signed a multi-year deal with Root Sports Northwest to televise their games. The Kraken also added play-by-play announcer John Forslund to their broadcast team.^[23] In March, the Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena (formerly KeyArena) signed a deal with iHeartRadio for the purpose of having Sports Radio 93.3 KJR serve as the team's flagship radio station.^[24] On April 30, the franchise payed the final installment of the US$650 million expansion fee, officially making the Seattle Kraken the 32nd team of the NHL.^[25]

Building the team

On May 12, the Kraken signed their first player—Luke Henman—to a three-year, entry-level contract.^[26] Henman stated that he was "super excited and honored" to join the team. At the time, Henman was the captain and leading scorer of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)'s Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.^[27] Henman had already been selected In the 2018 NHL entry draft by the Carolina Hurricanes, but he chose not to sign with the team.^[28] On June 21, the Kraken announced that J. T. Brown would join the team's television broadcasts as a color analyst.^[29] Three days later, the Kraken named Dave Hakstol as their inaugural head coach. "Dave possesses great experience, a strong work ethic, a solid technical understanding of the game, and the remarkable ability to communicate clearly and effectively. I look forward to working with Dave as we strive to build a team our fans will be proud of," Ron Francis stated about Hakstol.^[30] Four days after, the Kraken announced that the Charlotte Checkers will be their inaugural American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, sharing the team with the Florida Panthers.^[31] Two days later, the Kraken partnered with Seattle-based company Starbucks to announce the creation of the Kraken Community Iceplex, the team's new training facility, at the Northgate Station shopping mall.^[32]

On July 6, the Kraken added Paul McFarland and Jay Leach to Hakstol's coaching staff.^[33] On July 18, the protected player list for the 2021 NHL expansion draft, a list of players who the Kraken were not allowed to select during the draft, was released.^[34] The next day, a three-day period where the Seattle Kraken could talk to unrestricted free agents (UFAs) begun.^[35] On the morning of July 21, the Kraken signed defensemen Adam Larsson and Jamie Oleksiak and goaltender Chris Driedger to a four-year $16 million deal, a five-year $23 million contract, and a three-year $10.5 million deal, respectively.^[36] Later in the day, the 2021 NHL expansion draft began at Gas Works Park in front of more than 4,000 spectators and fans. The draft used the same rules as the 2017 NHL expansion draft did for the Vegas Golden Knights. The Kraken had to select or sign one player from each existing team except for Vegas.^[37] Larsson, Oleksiak, and Driedger counted as the pick from their respective teams (Edmonton, Dallas, and Florida, respectively).^[38] The Kraken's selections are listed below:^[39]

Key: Left wing = LW, Center = C, Right wing = RW, Defenseman = D, Goaltender = G

Selection number	Player	Position	Team drafted from
1		D	Boston Bruins
2		D	Buffalo Sabres
3		D	Detroit Red Wings
4		G	Florida Panthers
5		D	Montreal Canadiens
6		G	Ottawa Senators
7		C/LW	Tampa Bay Lightning
8		LW/C	Toronto Maple Leafs
9		RW/C	Carolina Hurricanes
10		D	Columbus Blue Jackets
11		RW	New Jersey Devils
12		RW	New York Islanders
13		C	New York Rangers
14		LW	Philadelphia Flyers
15		LW	Pittsburgh Penguins
16		G	Washington Capitals
17		C	Arizona Coyotes
18		C	Chicago Blackhawks
19		RW	Colorado Avalanche
20		D	Dallas Stars
21		D	Minnesota Wild
22		RW	Nashville Predators
23		D	St. Louis Blues
24		C	Winnipeg Jets
25		D	Anaheim Ducks
26		D	Calgary Flames
27		D	Edmonton Oilers
28		D	Los Angeles Kings
29		C	San Jose Sharks
30		RW	Vancouver Canucks

The next day, the Kraken made their first trade in team history, giving expansion draft pick Tyler Pitlick to the Calgary Flames in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NHL entry draft.^{[40] [41]}

The day after, the first round of the 2021 NHL entry draft took place. The Kraken used their second-overall pick to select Matty Beniers, a center from the University of Michigan. Beniers scored 24 points in 24 games during the previous season, and he led first-time draft-eligible NCAA players in goals, with 10.^{[42] [43]} On the 24th, round 2–7 occurred.^[44]

Round	Number	Player	Position	Nationality	Team (League)
1	2	Matty Beniers	C		University of Michigan (Big Ten)
2	35	Ryker Evans	D		Regina Pats (WHL)
3	67	Ryan Winterton	C		Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
4	99	Ville Ottavainen	D		JYP Jyväskylä (Liiga)
5	131	Jacob Melanson	RW		Acadie–Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
6	163	Semyon Vyazovoy	G		Tolpar Ufa (MHL)
7	195	Justin Janicke	LW		U.S. NTDP (USHL)

On July 27, the Kraken traded expansion draft pick Kurtis MacDermid to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NHL entry draft.^[45]

Off-season

On the morning of July 28, the Kraken signed center Alexander Wennberg to a three-year, $13.5 million contract.^[46] Within the next hour, the Kraken would sign center/left wing Jaden Schwartz to a five-year, $27.5 million deal.^[47] and goaltender Philipp Grubauer to a six-year, $35.4 million contract.^{[48] [49] [50]} Grubauer had been considered one of the top names on the market prior to the beginning of free agency.^[51] In the afternoon, the Kraken traded expansion draft pick Vitek Vanecek to the team he was selected from, the Washington Capitals, in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2023. Ron Francis stated that the team initially "took Vitek Vanecek to be part of our goalie tandem." He also said that he "didn't expect Grubauer to get to market [instead of re-signing with the Colorado Avalanche]" and that "six different teams called on Vitek."

Regular season

The Kraken played their first regular season game on October 12, a 4–3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, where Ryan Donato scored the team's first goal.^[52] The Kraken's first win came in their second game on October 14, when they defeated the Nashville Predators 4–3.^[53] Following a 6–1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, goaltender Joey Daccord was named the starter instead of Grubauer in a 4–2 loss to the New Jersey Devils.^[54] The Kraken played their first home game at Climate Pledge Arena on October 23, a 4–2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.^[55] Prior to the game, the Kraken retired jersey number 32, in recognition of the franchise being the 32nd to join the NHL and in honor of the 32,000 fans who placed deposits for tickets on the first possible day.^[56] The Kraken picked up their first home win on October 26, against the Montreal Canadiens.^[57] Goaltender Chris Driedger made his first start with the Kraken on November 9, in a 4–2 loss to the Golden Knights.^[58]

The Kraken had several losing streaks in their season. However, on February 2, 2022, Philipp Grubauer recorded the franchise's first shutout, making 19 saves in an 3–0 victory against the New York Islanders.^[59] On March 20, the Kraken's captaincy became vacant after Giordano was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs.^[60] The Kraken were eliminated from playoff contention on March 30 following a 3–0 loss to the Golden Knights.^[61] The Kraken finished their inaugural season in last place of the Pacific Division with a 27–49–6 record and 60 points.^[62]

Standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

On July 9, 2021, the Kraken revealed their 2021–22 preseason schedule. With Climate Pledge Arena not scheduled to open until mid-October, the Kraken instead played their home preseason games at three different Western Hockey League (WHL) arenas in Washington, as part of an event called the "3-Rink Rush".^{[63] [64]}

2021 preseason game log: 4–2–0 (home: 2–1–0; road: 2–1–0)
	Date	Visitor	Score	Home	OT	Decision	Arena	Attendance	Record	Recap
1	September 26		3–5	Seattle				10,208	1–0–0	[65]
2	September 28	Seattle	0–6			Driedger		13,627	1–1–0	[66]
3	September 29	Seattle	4–3		SO			14,451	2–1–0	[67]
4	October 1	Edmonton	1–2	Seattle	OT	Daccord		—	3–1–0	[68]
5	October 2	Calgary	4–1	Seattle		Driedger		—	3–2–0	[69]
6	October 5	Seattle	4–0	Vancouver				9,268	4–2–0	[70]

Regular season

The Kraken released their regular season schedule on July 22, 2021.^[71] Only a handful of games are scheduled in February as a result of NHL players planning to participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics.^[72] However, due to a rising number of postponed games because of COVID-19, the NHL decided not to send players to the event.^[73]

2021–22 game log
October: 3–5–1 (home: 2–2–0; road: 1–3–1) Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 1 October 12 Seattle 3–4 18,431 0–1–0 0 [74] 2 October 14 Seattle 4–3 Grubauer 17,159 1–1–0 2 [75] 3 October 16 Seattle 1–2 OT Grubauer 17,593 1–1–1 3 [76] 4 October 18 Seattle 1–6 Grubauer 17,727 1–2–1 3 [77] 5 October 19 Seattle 2–4 13,806 1–3–1 3 [78] 6 October 23 4–2 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 1–4–1 3 [79] 7 October 26 1–5 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 2–4–1 5 [80] 8 October 28 1–4 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 3–4–1 7 [81] 9 October 31 3–1 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 3–5–1 7 [82]
November: 5–8–0 (home: 3–4–0; road: 2–4–0) Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 10 November 1 Seattle 2–5 15,860 3–6–1 7 [83] 11 November 4 2–5 Seattle 17,151 4–6–1 9 [84] 12 November 6 Seattle 4–5 Grubauer 15,045 4–7–1 9 [85] 13 November 9 Seattle 2–4 18,246 4–8–1 9 [86] 14 November 11 7–4 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 4–9–1 9 [87] 15 November 13 4–2 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 4–10–1 9 [88] 16 November 17 4–2 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 4–11–1 9 [89] 17 November 19 7–3 Seattle Driedger 17,151 4–12–1 9 [90] 18 November 21 2–5 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 5–12–1 11 [91] 19 November 24 1–2 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 6–12–1 13 [92] 20 November 26 Seattle 0–3 Grubauer 19,092 6–13–1 13 [93] 21 November 27 Seattle 4–1 Driedger 15,305 7–13–1 15 [94] 22 November 29 Seattle 7–4 Buffalo Driedger 10,004 8–13–1 17 [95]
December: 2–5–3 (home: 1–4–2; road: 1–1–1) Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 23 December 1 Seattle 3–4 SO 18,963 8–13–2 18 [96] 24 December 3 3–4 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 9–13–2 20 [97] 25 December 6 6–1 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 9–14–2 20 [98] 26 December 9 3–0 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 9–15–2 20 [99] 27 December 11 5–4 Seattle OT Grubauer 17,151 9–15–3 21 [100] 28 December 14 Seattle 3–1 12,403 10–15–3 23 [101] 29 December 15 Seattle 1–4 Grubauer 14,762 10–16–3 23 [102] 30 December 18 Edmonton 5–3 Seattle Driedger 17,151 10–17–3 23 [103] — December 19 – Seattle Postponed due to COVID-19.[104] Rescheduled for February 14.[105] — December 21 – Seattle Postponed due to COVID-19.[106] Rescheduled for February 9. — December 23 Seattle – Postponed due to COVID-19.[107] Rescheduled for February 19. — December 27 Seattle – Postponed due to COVID-19.[108] Rescheduled for February 21. 31 December 29 3–2 Seattle OT Grubauer 17,151 10–17–4 24 [109] 32 December 30 Calgary 6–4 Seattle Driedger 17,151 10–18–4 24 [110]
January: 4–8–0 (home: 3–4–0; road: 1–4–0) Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 33 January 1 5–2 Seattle 17,151 10–19–4 24 [111] — January 4 – Seattle Postponed due to COVID-19.[112] Rescheduled for February 22. — January 6 – Seattle Postponed due to COVID-19.[113] Rescheduled for April 18. — January 8 Seattle – Postponed due to attendance restrictions.[114] Rescheduled for February 17. 34 January 10 Seattle 3–4 Grubauer 17,516 10–20–4 24 [115] 35 January 12 Seattle 2–5 Grubauer 17,825 10–21–4 24 [116] 36 January 13 Seattle 1–2 17,017 10–22–4 24 [117] 37 January 15 3–1 Seattle Driedger 17,151 10–23–4 24 [118] 38 January 17 2–3 Seattle SO Grubauer 17,151 11–23–4 26 [119] 39 January 20 2–3 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 12–23–4 28 [120] 40 January 21 St. Louis 5–0 Seattle 17,151 12–24–4 28 [121] 41 January 23 3–5 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 13–24–4 30 [122] 42 January 25 4–2 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 13–25–4 30 [123] 43 January 27 Seattle 2–1 OT Grubauer 18,228 14–25–4 32 [124] — January 29 Seattle – NY Islanders Postponed due to January 2022 North American blizzard. Rescheduled for February 2.[125] 44 January 30 Seattle 2–3 Grubauer 18,006 14–26–4 32 [126]
February: 2–8–1 (home: 0–4–1; road: 2–4–0) Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 45 February 1 Seattle 2–3 17,850 14–27–4 32 [127] 46 February 2 Seattle 3–0 17,255 15–27–4 34 [128] 47 February 9 5–2 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 15–28–4 34 [129] 48 February 11 Seattle 4–3 Driedger 12,530 16–28–4 36 [130] 49 February 14 6–2 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 16–29–4 36 [131] 50 February 17 Seattle 3–5 Grubauer 13,071 16–30–4 36 [132] 51 February 19 Seattle 1–2 Grubauer 9,639 16–31–4 36 [133] 52 February 21 Seattle 2–5 Driedger 18,346 16–32–4 36 [134] 53 February 22 5–2 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 16–33–4 36 [135] 54 February 24 Boston 3–2 Seattle OT Grubauer 17,151 16–33–5 37 [136] 55 February 27 Seattle 1–3 Grubauer 13,171 16–34–5 37 [137]
March: 5–6–1 (home: 2–2–0; road: 3–4–1) Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 56 March 2 3–4 Seattle 17,151 17–34–5 39 [138] 57 March 5 Seattle 2–5 Driedger 18,573 17–35–5 39 [139] 58 March 6 Seattle 2–3 18,156 17–36–5 39 [140] 59 March 8 Seattle 4–6 Grubauer 17,547 17–37–5 39 [141] 60 March 10 Seattle 3–4 OT Driedger 11,622 17–37–6 40 [142] 61 March 12 Seattle 4–3 SO Grubauer 20,608 18–37–6 42 [143] 62 March 16 4–1 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 18–38–6 42 [144] 63 March 19 2–4 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 19–38–6 44 [145] 64 March 23 Seattle 4–2 Grubauer 11,670 20–38–6 46 [146] 65 March 26 Seattle 2–4 Grubauer 18,230 20–39–6 46 [147] 66 March 28 Seattle 6–1 Los Angeles Driedger 13,919 21–39–6 48 [148] 67 March 30 3–0 Seattle Driedger 17,151 21–40–6 48 [149]
April: 6–8–0 (home: 5–3–0; road: 1–5–0) Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts Recap 68 April 1 5–2 Seattle 17,151 21–41–6 48 [150] 69 April 3 1–4 Seattle 17,151 22–41–6 50 [151] 70 April 6 Seattle 1–4 Driedger 18,096 22–42–6 50 [152] 71 April 7 Seattle 2–0 Grubauer 18,677 23–42–6 52 [153] 72 April 9 4–1 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 23–43–6 52 [154] 73 April 12 Seattle 3–5 Calgary Driedger 16,392 23–44–6 52 [155] — April 13 Seattle – Postponed due to weather conditions. Rescheduled for May 1.[156] 74 April 16 3–4 Seattle SO Grubauer 17,151 24–44–6 54 [157] 75 April 18 2–4 Seattle Driedger 17,151 25–44–6 56 [158] 76 April 20 2–3 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 26–44–6 58 [159] 77 April 22 Seattle 3–6 Grubauer 19,047 26–45–6 58 [160] 78 April 23 Seattle 2–3 Dallas Driedger 18,532 26–46–6 58 [161] 79 April 26 Seattle 2–5 18,261 26–47–6 58 [162] 80 April 27 5–3 Seattle Grubauer 17,151 26–48–6 58 [163] 81 April 29 0–3 Seattle Driedger 17,151 27–48–6 60 [164]
Legend:

Player statistics

Skaters

Regular season^[166]

Player					data-sort-type="number"
	74	27	23	50		33
	74	21	27	48		45
	79	21	23	44		14
	80	11	26	37		28
	73	7	28	35		63
	74	16	15	31		40
‡	49	12	14	26		2
	82	8	17	25		55
	37	8	15	23		14
‡	55	6	17	23		47
‡	51	6	17	23		4
	73	7	15	22		18
	75	2	20	22		14
	64	10	11	21	+7	47
‡	39	8	9	17	+1	4
‡	49	6	11	17		14
	69	4	13	17	+6	2
	72	1	16	17		54
	30	9	6	15	+4	13
	10	3	6	9		0
†	18	4	4	8		0
	36	2	6	8	+1	28
	23	2	6	8		12
†	25	2	6	8		6
†	16	6	0	6		0
‡	53	1	5	6		67
	36	2	2	4	0	13
†	9	0	3	3	+6	2
	12	1	1	2		31
†	6	0	2	2	0	0
†	4	0	2	2	+1	0
†	2	0	1	1	0	0
	10	0	0	0	+1	10
	9	0	0	0		0
	8	0	0	0		2

Goaltenders

Regular season^[167]

Player
	55	54	3,111:25	18	31	5	164	3.16	1,479	.889	2	0	1	0
	27	24	1,478:24	9	14	1	73	2.96	722	.899	1	0	0	4
	5	4	293:13	0	4	0	21	4.30	140	.850	0	0	0	0

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Kraken. Stats reflect time with the Kraken only.
^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Kraken only.

Player awards

After their final home game on April 29, the Kraken announced the inaugural winners of their player awards for the season.^{[168] [169]}

Jared McCann won the Pete Muldoon Award for the Kraken's most valuable player, as voted on by Seattle-area media. Philipp Grubauer won the Three Stars of the Year Award for having accrued the most stars of any player using a point system for stars at home games. Yanni Gourde won the Guyle Fielder Award as the teammate who best exemplified "perseverance, hustle and dedication" as voted upon by his teammates and coaches. Gourde also won the Fan Favorite Award, determined by a fan vote.

Transactions

The Kraken have been involved in the following transactions during the 2021–22 season.

Key:

Contract is entry-level.
Contract initially takes effect in the 2022–23 season.

Trades

Date	Details		Ref
	To Calgary Flames Tyler Pitlick	To Seattle Kraken 4th-round pick in 2022	[170]
	To Colorado Avalanche Kurtis MacDermid	To Seattle Kraken 4th-round pick in 2023	[171]
	To Washington Capitals Vitek Vanecek	To Seattle Kraken 2nd-round pick in 2023	[172]
	To Calgary Flames Calle Jarnkrok	To Seattle Kraken FLA 2nd-round pick in 2022 3rd-round pick in 2023 7th-round pick in 2024	[173]
	To Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Giordano Colin Blackwell	To Seattle Kraken 2nd-round pick in 2022 2nd-round pick in 2023 4th-round pick in 2024	[174]
	To Nashville Predators Jeremy Lauzon	To Seattle Kraken 2nd-round pick in 2022	[175]
	To Winnipeg Jets Mason Appleton	To Seattle Kraken 4th-round pick in 2023	[176]
	To Washington Capitals Marcus Johansson	To Seattle Kraken Daniel Sprong 4th-round pick in 2022 6th-round pick in 2022	[177]

Free agents acquired

Date	Player	Former team	Term	Ref
		Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)	3-year	[178]
			6-year	[179]
			5-year	[180]
			3-year
			1-year	[181]
				[182]
				[183]
				[184]
				[185]
				[186]
				[187]
		Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)	3-year	[188]
		KooKoo (Liiga)		[189]
		SaiPa (Liiga)	2-year	[190]

Free agents lost

Date	Player	New team	Ref
			[191]
		ZSC Lions (NL)	[192]

Claimed via waivers

Date	Player	Former team	Ref
			[193]
			[194]
			[195]
			[196]

Lost via waivers

Date	Player	New team	Ref
			[197]
			[198]
			[199]

Other signings

Date	Player	Term	Ref
		3-year	[200]
		4-year
		5-year
		1-year
		2-year	[201]
			[202]
		1-year	[203]
			[204]
			[205]
		5-year	[206]
		3-year	[207]
			[208]
		2-year	[209]

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4. News: Baker . Geoff . 2017-08-02 . KeyArena and iconic sloped roof get historical landmark status . limited . 2024-09-01 . The Seattle Times.
5. News: 2017-12-07 . Bettman says NHL will consider Seattle expansion bid . 2024-09-01 . .
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7. News: 2018-02-13 . Seattle applies for NHL expansion team . 2024-09-01 . National Hockey League.
8. News: Baker . Geoff . 2018-02-13 . Seattle group files application for NHL expansion team to play at KeyArena . limited . 2024-09-01 . The Seattle Times.
9. News: 2018-03-01 . Seattle 'shell-shocked' at ticket drive response . 2024-09-01 . National Hockey League.
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11. News: Baker . Geoff . 2018-04-11 . Tod Leiweke named CEO of Seattle's expected NHL team . limited . 2024-09-01 . The Seattle Times.
12. News: Kimelman . Adam . 2018-10-02 . Seattle expansion bid recommended for NHL Board of Governors vote . 2024-09-01 . National Hockey League.
13. News: Baker . Geoff . 2018-10-02 . NHL executive committee unanimously recommends forwarding Seattle expansion bid to December vote . limited . 2024-09-01 . The Seattle Times.
14. Web site: Rosen . Dan . 2018-12-04 . Seattle NHL expansion approved by Board of Governors . 2024-09-01 . . en.
15. News: Baker . Geoff . 2019-05-09 . Web portal launched by Seattle's NHL team lets fans weigh in on name, uniform colors and even their goal celebration sounds . limited . 2024-09-01 . The Seattle Times.
16. Web site: 2019-07-18 . NHL Seattle Announce Ron Francis as General Manager . 2024-09-01 . . en.
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18. Web site: Cruz . Lydia . 2019-07-18 . Lydia Cruz: Why NHL Seattle decided Ron Francis was right pick as GM . 2024-09-01 . Seattle Sports . en.
19. Web site: Fox . Luke . 2019-11-19 . 7 interesting things from Ron Francis about the Seattle NHL team . 2024-09-01 . . en.
20. News: Booth . Tim . 2020-07-23 . Release the Kraken: Seattle unveils name for NHL franchise . 2024-09-01 . . en .
21. News: Li . David K. . 2020-07-23 . Release the Kraken! Seattle's new hockey team will have a catchy, mythic name . 2024-09-01 . .
22. News: Cotsonika . Nicholas J. . 2020-07-23 . Seattle Kraken reveal nickname for NHL expansion team . 2024-09-01 . National Hockey League.
23. Web site: 2021-01-26 . The Seattle Kraken & ROOT SPORTS Announce TV Rights Partnership . 2024-09-01 . . en.
24. Web site: 2021-03-04 . The Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena Announce Regional Partnership . 2024-09-01 . . en.
25. News: 2021-04-30 . Seattle Kraken officially become NHL's 32nd team after final expansion payment . 2024-09-01 . .
26. Web site: Condor . Bob . 2021-05-12 . He Shoots, He Scores, He Joins the Kraken . 2024-09-02 . National Hockey League.
27. Web site: Condor . Bob . 2021-05-12 . He Shoots, He Scores, He Joins the Kraken . 2024-09-01 . National Hockey League.
28. Web site: Baker . Geoff . 2021-05-12 . Kraken inks first player, Luke Henman, who was drafted by Carolina in 2018 . limited . 2024-09-01 . . en-US.
29. Web site: 2021-06-21 . Seattle Kraken Welcome JT Brown to the Booth as Television Analyst . 2024-09-01 . . en.
30. Web site: 2021-06-24 . Seattle Kraken Name Dave Hakstol Head Coach . 2024-09-01 . . en.
31. Web site: 2021-06-28 . AHL Arrangement . 2024-09-02 . . en.
32. Web site: 2021-06-30 . Kraken and Starbucks Partner on Newly Named Kraken Community Iceplex . 2024-09-01 . . en.
33. Web site: 2021-07-06 . Seattle Kraken Name McFarland and Leach Assistant Coaches . 2024-09-01 . . en.
34. Web site: 2021-07-18 . NHL announces protected list for 2021 NHL Expansion Draft . 2024-09-01 . . en.
35. Web site: Wyshynski . Greg . 2021-07-21 . Kraken focus on blue line, sign Larsson, Oleksiak . 2024-09-01 . . en.
36. Web site: 2021-07-24 . Kraken Sign Trio to Multi-year Deals . 2024-09-02 . . en.
37. Web site: 2020-07-23 . Seattle 2021 NHL Expansion Draft rules same as Golden Knights followed . 2024-09-02 . National Hockey League.
38. Web site: Rosen . Dan . 2021-07-22 . NHL Expansion Draft selection tracker for Kraken . 2024-09-02 . . en.
39. Web site: 2021-07-22 . Kraken hold NHL Expansion Draft in Seattle . 2024-09-01 . . en.
40. Web site: 2021-07-22 . Pitlick traded to Flames by Kraken, was selected in NHL Expansion Draft . 2024-09-02 . . en.
41. Web site: 2021-07-22 . Kraken make first trade, send Pitlick to Flames . 2024-09-02 . . en.
42. Web site: 2021-07-24 . Kraken Select Beniers with Second Pick in 2021 NHL Draft . 2024-09-02 . . en.
43. Web site: Kimelman . Adam . 2021-07-24 . 2021 NHL Draft first-round results, analysis . 2024-09-02 . . en.
44. Web site: 2021-07-24 . Kraken Conclude 2021 NHL Draft with Six Selections . 2024-09-02 . . en.
45. Web site: 2021-07-27 . MacDermid traded to Avalanche by Kraken . 2024-09-02 . . en.
46. Web site: 2021-07-28 . Seattle Kraken Agree to Terms with Forward Alexander Wennberg . 2024-09-03 . . en.
47. Web site: 2021-07-28 . Seattle Kraken Agree to Terms with Forward Jaden Schwartz . 2024-09-03 . . en.
48. Web site: 2021-07-28 . Seattle Kraken Agree to Terms with Goaltender Philipp Grubauer . 2024-09-03 . . en.
49. Web site: Condor . Bob . 2021-07-28 . Opening Day, NHL Free Agency . 2024-09-03 . . en.
50. Web site: Condor . Bob . 2021-07-29 . Kraken GM Talks Three Newest Free Agents . 2024-09-03 . . en.
51. Web site: Gentille . Sean . 2021-07-29 . 2021 NHL free agency: Live rumors, signings, trades, updates and analysis . 2024-09-03 . . en-US.
52. Web site: Ellis . Steven . October 12, 2021 . Ryan Donato Scores First Goal in Seattle Kraken History . March 23, 2024 . The Hockey News.
53. Web site: October 14, 2021 . Kraken get first win, hold off Predators . October 14, 2021 . NHL.com.
54. Web site: October 19, 2021 . Daccord Starts in Goal Tuesday . March 23, 2024 . NHL.com.
55. Web site: First clash between Kraken, Canucks represents rebirth of rivalry . March 23, 2024 . Sportsnet.
56. Web site: October 23, 2021 . Kraken retire No. 32 before home opener to honor fans . October 24, 2021 . NHL.com.
57. Web site: Kraken rout: Seattle topples Montreal 5-1 for first home win . March 23, 2024 . spokesman.com.
58. Web site: Brown . Darren . November 9, 2021 . Marcus Johansson and Chris Driedger will play for Kraken against Golden Knights . March 23, 2024 . Sound Of Hockey.
59. Web site: Compton . Brian . 2022-02-02 . Grubauer makes 19 saves, Kraken shut out Islanders . 2022-02-03 . NHL.com.
60. Web site: March 20, 2022 . Maple Leafs Acquire Giordano And Blackwell In Trade With Seattle .
61. Web site: Eide . Andy . March 30, 2022 . Kraken lose to Golden Knights, out of playoff contention in first season . March 30, 2022 . NHL.com.
62. Web site: Stone . Larry . April 7, 2023 . Buckle up, Kraken fans: The NHL playoffs are intense, agonizing and an absolute blast . May 12, 2024 . The Seattle Times.
63. Web site: 2021-07-09 . Seattle Kraken Announce Preseason Schedule for Inaugural Season . 2024-09-01 . . en.
64. Web site: Condor . Bob . 2021-07-09 . On the Road to Season Start . 2024-09-01 . National Hockey League.
65. Web site: Vancouver Canucks - Seattle Kraken - September 26, 2021 . NHL.com . September 26, 2021 . September 26, 2021.
66. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Edmonton Oilers - September 28, 2021 . NHL.com . September 28, 2021 . September 28, 2021.
67. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Calgary Flames - September 29, 2021 . NHL.com . September 29, 2021 . September 29, 2021.
68. Web site: Edmonton Oilers - Seattle Kraken - October 1, 2021 . NHL.com . October 1, 2021 . October 1, 2021.
69. Web site: Calgary Flames - Seattle Kraken - October 2, 2021 . NHL.com . October 2, 2021 . October 2, 2021.
70. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Vancouver Canucks - October 5, 2021 . NHL.com . October 5, 2021 . October 5, 2021.
71. Web site: Condor . Bob . 2021-07-22 . Checking the Schedule . 2021-07-22 . National Hockey League.
72. Web site: Kaplan . Emily . Wyshynski . Greg . NHL players heading to Beijing Olympics in 2022: Bracket, schedule, teams, COVID protocols . ESPN.com . September 4, 2021 . September 3, 2021.
73. Web site: Gulitti . Tom . 2021-12-22 . NHL players will not participate in 2022 Beijing Olympics NHL.com . 2024-11-14 . . en.
74. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Vegas Golden Knights - October 12, 2021 . NHL.com . October 12, 2021 . October 12, 2021.
75. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Nashville Predators - October 14, 2021 . NHL.com . October 14, 2021 . October 14, 2021.
76. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Columbus Blue Jackets - October 16, 2021 . NHL.com . October 16, 2021 . October 16, 2021.
77. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Philadelphia Flyers - October 18, 2021 . NHL.com . October 18, 2021 . October 18, 2021.
78. Web site: Seattle Kraken - New Jersey Devils - October 19, 2021 . NHL.com . October 19, 2021 . October 19, 2021.
79. Web site: Vancouver Canucks - Seattle Kraken - October 23, 2021 . NHL.com . October 23, 2021 . October 23, 2021.
80. Web site: Montreal Canadiens - Seattle Kraken - October 26, 2021 . NHL.com . October 26, 2021 . October 26, 2021.
81. Web site: Minnesota Wild - Seattle Kraken - October 28, 2021 . NHL.com . October 28, 2021 . October 28, 2021.
82. Web site: New York Rangers - Seattle Kraken - October 31, 2021 . NHL.com . October 31, 2021 . October 31, 2021.
83. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Edmonton Oilers - November 1, 2021 . NHL.com . November 1, 2021 . November 1, 2021.
84. Web site: Buffalo Sabres - Seattle Kraken - November 4, 2021 . NHL.com . November 4, 2021 . November 4, 2021.
85. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Arizona Coyotes - November 6, 2021 . NHL.com . November 6, 2021 . November 6, 2021.
86. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Vegas Golden Knights - November 9, 2021 . NHL.com . November 9, 2021 . November 9, 2021.
87. Web site: Anaheim Ducks - Seattle Kraken - November 11, 2021 . NHL.com . November 11, 2021 . November 11, 2021.
88. Web site: Minnesota Wild - Seattle Kraken - November 13, 2021 . NHL.com . November 13, 2021 . November 13, 2021.
89. Web site: Chicago Blackhawks - Seattle Kraken - November 17, 2021 . NHL.com . November 17, 2021 . November 17, 2021.
90. Web site: Colorado Avalanche - Seattle Kraken - November 19, 2021 . NHL.com . November 19, 2021 . November 19, 2021.
91. Web site: Washington Capitals - Seattle Kraken - November 21, 2021 . NHL.com . November 21, 2021 . November 21, 2021.
92. Web site: Carolina Hurricanes - Seattle Kraken - November 24, 2021 . NHL.com . November 24, 2021 . November 24, 2021.
93. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Tampa Bay Lightning - November 26, 2021 . NHL.com . November 26, 2021 . November 26, 2021.
94. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Florida Panthers - November 27, 2021 . NHL.com . November 27, 2021 . November 27, 2021.
95. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Buffalo Sabres - November 29, 2021 . NHL.com . November 29, 2021 . November 29, 2021.
96. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Detroit Red Wings - December 1, 2021 . NHL.com . December 1, 2021 . December 1, 2021.
97. Web site: Edmonton Oilers - Seattle Kraken - December 3, 2021 . NHL.com . December 3, 2021 . December 3, 2021.
98. Web site: Pittsburgh Penguins - Seattle Kraken - December 6, 2021 . NHL.com . December 6, 2021 . December 6, 2021.
99. Web site: Winnipeg Jets - Seattle Kraken - December 9, 2021 . NHL.com . December 9, 2021 . December 9, 2021.
100. Web site: Columbus Blue Jackets - Seattle Kraken - December 11, 2021 . NHL.com . December 11, 2021 . December 11, 2021.
101. Web site: Seattle Kraken - San Jose Sharks - December 14, 2021 . NHL.com . December 14, 2021 . December 14, 2021.
102. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Anaheim Ducks - December 15, 2021 . NHL.com . December 15, 2021 . December 15, 2021.
103. Web site: Edmonton Oilers - Seattle Kraken - December 18, 2021 . NHL.com . December 18, 2021 . December 18, 2021.
104. Web site: NHL postpones next two games for Maple Leafs and Canucks . Sportsnet.ca . December 18, 2021 . December 18, 2021.
105. Web site: NHL 2.0: Seven More Kraken Games in February . NHL.com . January 19, 2022 . January 19, 2022.
106. Web site: Tuesday's Game Against Arizona Postponed . NHL.com . December 21, 2021 . December 20, 2021.
107. Web site: Kraken Road Game vs. Flames Postponed . NHL.com . December 17, 2021 . December 17, 2021.
108. Web site: NHL delays return to play until Dec. 28 . NHL.com . December 24, 2021 . December 24, 2021.
109. Web site: Philadelphia Flyers - Seattle Kraken - December 29, 2021 . NHL.com . December 29, 2021 . December 29, 2021.
110. Web site: Calgary Flames - Seattle Kraken - December 30, 2021 . NHL.com . December 30, 2021 . December 30, 2021.
111. Web site: Vancouver Canucks - Seattle Kraken - January 1, 2022 . NHL.com . January 1, 2022 . January 1, 2022.
112. Web site: NHL postpones nine more games, bringing total to 90 . NHL.com . December 31, 2021 . December 31, 2021.
113. Web site: Kraken Jan. 6 Home Game Postponed . NHL.com . January 3, 2022 . January 3, 2022.
114. Web site: NHL postponed Red Wings-Islanders game, will reschedule nine others . NHL.com . December 28, 2021 . December 28, 2021.
115. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Colorado Avalanche - January 10, 2022 . NHL.com . January 10, 2022 . January 10, 2022.
116. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Dallas Stars - January 12, 2022 . NHL.com . January 12, 2022 . January 12, 2022.
117. Web site: Seattle Kraken - St. Louis Blues - January 13, 2022 . NHL.com . January 13, 2022 . January 13, 2022.
118. Web site: Los Angeles Kings - Seattle Kraken - January 15, 2022 . NHL.com . January 15, 2022 . January 15, 2022.
119. Web site: Chicago Blackhawks - Seattle Kraken - January 17, 2022 . NHL.com . January 17, 2022 . January 17, 2022.
120. Web site: San Jose Sharks - Seattle Kraken - January 20, 2022 . NHL.com . January 20, 2022 . January 20, 2022.
121. Web site: St. Louis Blues - Seattle Kraken - January 21, 2022 . NHL.com . January 21, 2022 . January 21, 2022.
122. Web site: Florida Panthers - Seattle Kraken - January 23, 2022 . NHL.com . January 23, 2022 . January 23, 2022.
123. Web site: Nashville Predators - Seattle Kraken - January 25, 2022 . NHL.com . January 25, 2022 . January 25, 2022.
124. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Pittsburgh Penguins - January 27, 2022 . NHL.com . January 27, 2022 . January 27, 2022.
125. Web site: Kraken at Islanders postponed, rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 2 . NHL.com . January 29, 2022 . January 28, 2022.
126. Web site: Seattle Kraken - New York Rangers - January 30, 2022 . NHL.com . January 30, 2022 . January 30, 2022.
127. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Boston Bruins - February 1, 2022 . NHL.com . February 1, 2022 . February 1, 2022.
128. Web site: Seattle Kraken - New York Islanders - February 2, 2022 . NHL.com . February 2, 2022 . February 2, 2022.
129. Web site: Arizona Coyotes - Seattle Kraken - February 9, 2022 . NHL.com . February 9, 2022 . February 9, 2022.
130. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Anaheim Ducks - February 11, 2022 . NHL.com . February 11, 2022 . February 11, 2022.
131. Web site: Toronto Maple Leafs - Seattle Kraken - February 14, 2022 . NHL.com . February 14, 2022 . February 14, 2022.
132. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Winnipeg Jets - February 17, 2022 . NHL.com . February 17, 2022 . February 17, 2022.
133. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Calgary Flames - February 19, 2022 . NHL.com . February 19, 2022 . February 19, 2022.
134. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Vancouver Canucks - February 21, 2022 . NHL.com . February 21, 2022 . February 21, 2022.
135. Web site: New York Islanders - Seattle Kraken - February 22, 2022 . NHL.com . February 22, 2022 . February 22, 2022.
136. Web site: Boston Bruins - Seattle Kraken - February 24, 2022 . National Hockey League . February 24, 2022 . February 24, 2022.
137. Web site: Seattle Kraken - San Jose Sharks - February 27, 2022 . NHL.com . February 27, 2022 . February 27, 2022.
138. Web site: Nashville Predators - Seattle Kraken - March 2, 2022 . NHL.com . March 2, 2022 . March 2, 2022.
139. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Washington Capitals - March 5, 2022 . NHL.com . March 5, 2022 . March 5, 2022.
140. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Carolina Hurricanes - March 6, 2022 . NHL.com . March 6, 2022 . March 6, 2022.
141. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Toronto Maple Leafs - March 8, 2022 . NHL.com . March 8, 2022 . March 8, 2022.
142. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Ottawa Senators - March 10, 2022 . NHL.com . March 10, 2022 . March 10, 2022.
143. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Montreal Canadiens - March 12, 2022 . NHL.com . March 12, 2022 . March 12, 2022.
144. Web site: Tampa Bay Lightning - Seattle Kraken - March 16, 2022 . NHL.com . March 16, 2022 . March 16, 2022.
145. Web site: Detroit Red Wings - Seattle Kraken - March 19, 2022 . NHL.com . March 19, 2022 . March 19, 2022.
146. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Arizona Coyotes - March 23, 2022 . NHL.com . March 23, 2022 . March 23, 2022.
147. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Los Angeles Kings - March 26, 2022 . NHL.com . March 26, 2022 . March 26, 2022.
148. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Los Angeles Kings - March 28, 2022 . NHL.com . March 28, 2022 . March 28, 2022.
149. Web site: Vegas Golden Knights - Seattle Kraken - March 30, 2022 . NHL.com . March 30, 2022 . March 30, 2022.
150. Web site: Vegas Golden Knights - Seattle Kraken - April 1, 2022 . NHL.com . April 1, 2022 . April 1, 2022.
151. Web site: Dallas Stars - Seattle Kraken - April 3, 2022 . NHL.com . April 3, 2022 . April 3, 2022.
152. Web site: Seattle Kraken - St. Louis Blues - April 6, 2022 . NHL.com . April 6, 2022 . April 6, 2022.
153. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Chicago Blackhawks - April 7, 2022 . NHL.com . April 7, 2022 . April 7, 2022.
154. Web site: Calgary Flames - Seattle Kraken - April 9, 2022 . NHL.com . April 9, 2022 . April 9, 2022.
155. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Calgary Flames - April 12, 2022 . NHL.com . April 12, 2022 . April 12, 2022.
156. Web site: NHL postpones Kraken-Jets game Wednesday because of expected weather . NHL.com . April 12, 2022 . April 12, 2022.
157. Web site: New Jersey Devils - Seattle Kraken - April 16, 2022 . NHL.com . April 16, 2022 . April 16, 2022.
158. Web site: Ottawa Senators - Seattle Kraken - April 18, 2022 . NHL.com . April 18, 2022 . April 18, 2022.
159. Web site: Colorado Avalanche - Seattle Kraken - April 20, 2022 . NHL.com . April 20, 2022 . April 20, 2022.
160. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Minnesota Wild - April 22, 2022 . NHL.com . April 22, 2022 . April 22, 2022.
161. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Dallas Stars - April 23, 2022 . NHL.com . April 23, 2022 . April 23, 2022.
162. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Vancouver Canucks - April 26, 2022 . NHL.com . April 26, 2022 . April 26, 2022.
163. Web site: Los Angeles Kings - Seattle Kraken - April 27, 2022 . NHL.com . April 27, 2022 . April 27, 2022.
164. Web site: San Jose Sharks - Seattle Kraken - April 29, 2022 . NHL.com . April 29, 2022 . April 29, 2022.
165. Web site: Seattle Kraken - Winnipeg Jets - May 1, 2022 . NHL.com . May 1, 2022 . May 1, 2022.
166. Web site: 2021–22 Regular Season – Seattle Kraken Stats – Skaters . NHL.com . May 2, 2022.
167. Web site: 2021–22 Regular Season – Seattle Kraken Stats – Goalies . NHL.com . May 2, 2022.
168. News: Condor . Bob . Gourde, McCann, Grubauer Win First Player Awards . April 30, 2022 . NHL.com . April 29, 2022.
169. News: Baker . Geoff . Kraken thank the fans at Climate Pledge Arena by winning their final home game of season . April 30, 2022 . The Seattle Times . April 29, 2022.
170. Web site: FLAMES ACQUIRE TYLER PITLICK FROM SEATTLE . NHL . July 23, 2021 . July 22, 2021.
171. News: Condor . Bob . Kraken Trade MacDermid to Colorado . July 29, 2021 . NHL . July 29, 2021.
172. News: Regan . J.J. . Caps reacquire goalie Vanecek from Seattle . July 29, 2021 . NBC Sports Washington . July 28, 2021 . en.
173. Web site: Flames Acquire Calle Jarnkrok . NHL.com. March 17, 2022. March 16, 2022.
174. Web site: Giordano traded to Maple Leafs by Kraken. NHL.com. March 20, 2022. March 20, 2022.
175. Web site: Lauzon Moved to Predators . NHL.com . March 20, 2022 . March 20, 2022.
176. Web site: Jets acquire Mason Appleton from Seattle Kraken . NHL.com . March 20, 2022 . March 20, 2022.
177. Web site: Johansson traded to Capitals by Kraken for Sprong . NHL.com . March 21, 2022 . March 21, 2022.
178. Web site: Condor . Bob . He Shoots, He Scores, He Joins the Kraken . NHL . July 8, 2021 . May 12, 2021.
179. News: Kaplan . Emily . Kraken sign Vezina finalist Grubauer to 6-yr deal . July 29, 2021 . ESPN.com . July 28, 2021 . en.
180. Web site: Kraken GM Talks Three Newest Free Agents . NHL . July 29, 2021 . July 28, 2021.
181. Web site: Kraken Agree to Terms with Alex True, Connor Carrick . NHL . August 20, 2021 . August 4, 2021.
182. Web site: Kraken Agree to Terms with Marcus Johansson . NHL . August 20, 2021 . August 6, 2021.
183. Web site: Kraken Sign a Fourth Goaltender . NHL . August 20, 2021 . August 20, 2021.
184. Web site: Kraken Sign Defenseman Gustav Olofsson . NHL . August 25, 2021 . August 25, 2021.
185. Web site: Kraken Add Depth with Veteran Forward . NHL . September 1, 2021 . September 1, 2021.
186. Web site: Kraken Boost Scoring Punch . . September 13, 2021 . September 13, 2021.
187. Web site: Max McCormick Signs One-Year Deal With Kraken . Charlotte Checkers . September 30, 2021 . October 2, 2021.
188. Web site: Flames sign OHL F Kerins, Kraken to add Kartye. TSN. March 1, 2022. March 1, 2022.
189. Web site: Seattle Signs Finnish D-Man. NHL.com. Seattle Kraken. May 7, 2022. May 7, 2022.
190. Web site: Kraken Sign Finnish Forward. NHL.com. Seattle Kraken. June 9, 2022. June 12, 2022.
191. Web site: Columbus Blue Jackets sign Gavin Bayreuther to two-year contract. Columbus Blue Jackets. July 28, 2021. July 28, 2021.
192. Web site: ZSC Lions Verpflichten John Quenneville. ZSC Lions. September 5, 2021. September 13, 2021. German. October 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211031194307/https://www.zsclions.ch/news/detail/zsc-lions-verpflichten-john-quenneville/. dead.
193. Web site: Barre-Boulet, Brooks, Brown Claimed Off Waivers. ProHockeyRumors.com. October 11, 2021. October 11, 2021.
194. Web site: Practice Report: Kraken Claim Czarnik. nhl.com. February 8, 2022. February 20, 2022.
195. Web site: Kraken Assign Dennis Cholowski to Charlotte. gocheckers.com. February 9, 2022. February 20, 2022.
196. Web site: Golden Knights report: Defenseman claimed on waivers by Kraken. reviewjournal.com. March 21, 2022. March 22, 2022.
197. Web site: Capitals Claim defenseman Dennis Cholowski. Washington Capitals. October 14, 2021. October 14, 2021.
198. Web site: Lightning claim forward Alex Barre-Boulet off waivers. NHL.com. October 22, 2021. October 29, 2021.
199. Web site: Devils Claim Bastian. New Jersey Devils. November 25, 2021. November 28, 2021.
200. Web site: Seattle Kraken utilize exclusive signing window to build back line, adding free-agent defensemen Adam Larsson, Jamie Oleksiak. ESPN.com. July 21, 2021. July 29, 2021.
201. Web site: Will Borgen Agrees to Terms with Kraken. NHL.com. August 5, 2021. August 20, 2021.
202. Web site: Kraken, Vince Dunn Agree to Contract. NHL.com. August 6, 2021. August 20, 2021.
203. Web site: Seattle Inks Cale Fleury to Contract. NHL.com. August 13, 2021. August 20, 2021.
204. Web site: Kraken Signs Forward Carsen Twarynski. NHL.com. August 13, 2021. August 20, 2021.
205. Web site: Cholowski Joins Kraken Defense. NHL.com. September 7, 2021. September 7, 2021.
206. Web site: Leading scorer McCann Re-Signs with Kraken. NHL. March 8, 2022. March 8, 2022.
207. Web site: Beniers Begins. NHL.com. Seattle Kraken. April 10, 2022. April 10, 2022.
208. Web site: Evans Agrees to Terms with Kraken. NHL.com. Seattle Kraken. April 22, 2022. April 23, 2022.
209. Web site: Kraken Re-Sign McCormick. NHL.com. Seattle Kraken. May 9, 2022. May 12, 2022.