Forward of the primary day of the common season, the Seattle Kraken unveiled their opening evening roster.
Each staff needed to minimize their roster right down to 23 gamers forward of the common season, which begins on Oct. 7.
Forwards (14, 13 Wholesome):
Jordan Eberle, Chandler Stephenson, Matty Beneirs, Tye Kartye, Jaden Schwartz, Jared McCann, Eeli Tolvanen, Ryan Winterton, Mason Marchment, Jani Nyman, Shane Wright, Berkly Catton, Kaapo Kakko, Frederick Gaudreau
The excellent news: Chandler Stephenson and Jared McCann must be wholesome to play as soon as the common season begins. The unhealthy information: Kaapo Kakko is out with a damaged hand after he sustained the damage in a preseason recreation.
This primary common season recreation may even be Mason Marchment’s first recreation in Kraken colours, after spending the final three seasons with the Dallas Stars. Marchment is not going to be the one newcomer to the staff, although. Berkly Catton, Seattle’s Eighth-overall decide within the 2024 NHL Draft, may even see his first common season recreation with the staff.
Ryan Winterton and Jani Nyman had been additionally named to the Kraken roster for the primary time of their profession with the staff. Each gamers spent final season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds within the American Hockey League (AHL). Each gamers proved they’re prepared for the NHL within the preseason, however relying on their efficiency to start out the season, they may get despatched again right down to the AHL at any level.
Defensemen (8, 7 Wholesome):
Adam Larsson, Cale Fleury, Jamie Oleksiak, Josh Mahura, Vince Dunn, Ryker Evans, Ryan Lindgren, Brandon Montour
There’s not a lot altering to the Kraken’s defensive core. The one newcomer is Ryan Lindgren, who was acquired by Seattle throughout free company. He’ll carry a veteran presence to the Kraken blue line that may profit Josh Mahura and Cale Fleury. The 2 youthful defensemen have spent a majority of their time with the Firebirds. The 2 will seemingly be paired with both Lindgren or Jamie Oleksiak. Mahura and Fleury is not going to play with one another.
Ryker Evans will likely be out for the subsequent six-to-eight weeks with an upper-body damage and it’s unclear of Brandon Montour will likely be wholesome sufficient for the house opener. Hopefully each heal quickly, however till they do, the protection is in good arms anyway.
Goaltenders (3):
Joey Daccord, Philipp Grubauer, Matt Murray
After final season, it’s in Seattle’s greatest curiosity to hold three goaltenders on their roster. Whereas it appeared seemingly that Matt Murray would play in Coachella Valley after he was acquired, having him with Seattle is the higher choice for the staff. This fashion, Seattle doesn’t have to fret about overplaying Daccord they did in within the 2024-25 season when he performed 57 of the 82 video games.
The Kraken will play their first common season recreation at house on Oct. 9 after they host the Anaheim Geese.
