On Friday, Might 30, the Seattle Kraken introduced they’ve prolonged Josh Mahura. The 27-year-old signed with Seattle for an extra two-year contract with a median annual worth (AAV) of $907,500.
Mahura started his NHL profession with the Anaheim Geese within the 2018-19 season. He stayed with them via the 2021-22 season and performed in 79 video games. He scored six objectives and recorded 14 assists for a complete of 20 factors.
Within the 2022-23 season, the Florida Panthers claimed him off of waivers on Oct. 10. He performed all 82 video games with Florida and recorded 16 factors by way of 4 objectives and 12 assists. His plus/minus was his finest in his total profession, recording a plus-17. Mahura stayed with the Panthers into the 2023-24 season and recorded 9 assists. His plus/minus took a dive, recording a minus-2.
Through the 2024 offseason, Mahura hit free company the place Seattle signed him on July 3. He performed on the third defensive pairing alongside Ryker Evans. This season was Evans’ first full season within the NHL, and Mahura acted as a mentor to him. All through the 64 video games he performed, Mahura recorded 9 assists and went plus-5. He recorded a median time on ice (ATOI) of 13:45.
Though he has frolicked on the third pairing, Mahura has added nice defensive depth that the Kraken have wanted. With the primary two pairings set with Adam Larsson/Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour/Jamie Oleksiak, it appears unlikely Mahura might transfer up within the close to future. It will likely be fascinating to see if Evans shall be his protection associate within the upcoming season, as his contract additionally expires this offseason and he’ll turn into an unrestricted free agent (UFA) on July 1.
