Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild - December 09, 2025

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Teams

Wild logo, Wild 16-9-5, 1ST 0, 2ND 1, 3RD 3, TOT 4

Kraken logo, Kraken 11-10-6, 1ST 0, 2ND 1, 3RD 0, TOT 1

Highlights

Tarasenko Scores

Kaprizov Scores

Johansson Scores

Eberle Scores

Dunn Lays a Hit

12/08/2025

Wild-Kraken Highlights

12/08/2025

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8:12Goal scored by Marcus Johansson assisted by Joel Eriksson Ek

6:48PP - Goal scored by Jordan Eberle assisted by Chandler Stephenson and Jared McCann

1:18Goal scored by Joel Eriksson Ek assisted by Matt Boldy and Jake Middleton

What's Buzzing

Seattle Kraken

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Seattle ties run deep 💙💚 Matty Beniers raised the @Seahawks 12 Flag before today’s game!

ICYMI Quinn Hughes on #mnwild contract situation: "Something could happen soon." *Why it's a tough decision: "It's a massive part of your career." *Why Wild are on-ice fit *Why 'If (Larkin) comes, I sign the next day' narrative is wrong (Free to read) https://t.co/LfpqSiJr8F

Mike Benton

The injury rash in the NHL just hit the #SeaKraken top six. Tough blow after starting the year with 8 points in 11 games.

Seattle Kraken PR

#SeaKraken forward Jared McCann will be out 10 weeks with a lower-body injury and has been placed on injured reserve.

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Down on the Farm – Mølgaard injured, Nyman recalled, projecting Vyazovoi to the NHL - Sound Of HockeyAnalyzing Semyon Vyazovoi's NHL projection and what it would take to entice him to the NHL, an injury for Molgaard and a call up for Nyman.

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Kraken forward to miss 10 weeks with lower-body injuryAhead of their National Hockey League (NHL) game on Saturday, Oct. 24, the Seattle Kraken announced forward Jared McCann would not be playing. The team only sha

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Three Takeaways - Kraken go down with a whimper in 5-1 loss to Wild - Sound Of HockeyThe Seattle Kraken didn't show enough fight in a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday.

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Photo Gallery - Kraken vs Wild - Oct 24th - Sound Of HockeySound Of Hockey is your new home for Seattle hockey news, coverage, and analysis. NHL | Seattle Kraken | WHL | Seattle Hockey Community

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Seattle Kraken Look Listless to Minnesota Wild in 5-1 LOSSWho is this team? Are they good? Are they bad? Are they good against bad teams? Bad against good teams? If you’re on team “bad against good teams,” this game helped your case. Seattle’s night did not…

Wild-Kraken Highlights

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Kraken Notebook - Jared McCann injury may be long-term, big steps for Catton/Wright - Sound Of HockeySeattle Kraken forward Jared McCann was placed on injured reserve on Saturday. We don't think it's short-term.

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Quinn Teases Wild Extension 🧐Hughes says something could happen 'soon' regarding contract talks

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Kraken vs Wild PREVIEW: Minnesota brings more tests from the Central!Well, if you thought that Utah was tough, here’s a team thats just as difficult to beat as the Mammoth, just with a LOT more star power. The Wild are nearly identical in record to the Mammoth…

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Wild's pursuit for Dylan Larkin just became more urgent with Quinn Hughes at stakeWhile Quinn Hughes isn't in a rush to sign an extension, the Minnesota Wild should be in a rush to trade for Dylan Larkin so he signs.

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Kraken off to a historic start in 2026-27 seasonThe Seattle Kraken are the newest team in the National Hockey League (NHL) and have only been in the league for six seasons. They don't have the best track reco

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The Bobby Brink Experiment Isn't Paying DividendsThe Minnesota Wild did not trade for Bobby Brink because of his feel-good homecoming story. They needed a forward who could strengthen their offense and make their lineup more dangerous. However, the return hasn't generated much excitement. The experiment looks like a bust, even if there is still...

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3 takeaways from Kraken's comeback 5-3 win over MammothOn Thursday, Oct. 22, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Utah Mammoth for the two teams' first matchup of the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season. The Kraken

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Have Teams Figured Out the Wild's New Penalty Kill?The Minnesota Wild don't have a penalty-killing problem yet, but one might be developing. Through the first six games of the season, the shorthanded unit allowed only one goal. Opponents that typically boast elite power-play units, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights, and Flor...

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Hellebuyck Trade Takeaways 📊Goalie blockbuster deal shakes up NHL. Winners and losers here 📲

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The Wild's Loss In Calgary Was Preventable Enough To StingThe Minnesota Wild didn't need a perfect performance to beat the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. They needed a penalty kill that could survive the opening period and a power play that could deliver something. Instead, Minnesota surrendered two power-play goals, went scoreless on four of its own...

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Connor Hellebuyck trade is a massive blow to the Wild's odds of keeping Quinn HughesThe Minnesota Wild are trying to sign Quinn Hughes to a contract extension, but if he doesn’t, many assume he will head to the New Jersey Devils. Devils fans ha

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Hellebuyck Trade Grades 🔠Report cards for Devils and Jets after blockbuster 📲

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Bill Guerin has a roster problem he can’t afford to ignoreThe Minnesota Wild's lack of scoring in their bottom six has become a massive problem.

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Can Kirill Kaprizov Join the 60-Goal Club This Season?Kirill Kaprizov entered Thursday's game on pace to tie Wayne Gretzky's single-season record of 92 goals. Stats like this are fun to spit out early in the year, when players get off to hot starts everyone knows aren't sustainable. It's a really common joke to see a couple of games into the season,...

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Teams Whose Offseason Pickups Are Paying off EarlyRangers and Leafs among the big winners so far 📲

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Kraken vs Mammoth RECAP: Samoskevich lifts Seattle over Utah in 5-3 WIN!Look, there’s winning, and then there’s winning the Seattle way. You understand where we’re at here. The homestand continues against Central Division foes, as Seattle welcomes the Minnesota Wild to…

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Photo Gallery - Kraken vs Mammoth - Oct 22nd - Sound Of HockeySound Of Hockey is your new home for Seattle hockey news, coverage, and analysis. NHL | Seattle Kraken | WHL | Seattle Hockey Community

Mammoth-Kraken Highlights

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Wild-Flames Highlights

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Travis Konecny Would Balance Out the Wild's OffenseWith the Philadelphia Flyers reportedly considering a Travis Konecny trade, the Minnesota Wild could pursue a player who could make their offense deeper, nastier, and much harder to defend. This isn't about chasing a recognizable name. It's about adding a proven difference-maker whose game fits w...

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Dylan Larkin Is (Still) the No. 2 Center the Wild NeedThe Minnesota Wild have already proven they have their No. 1 center: Joel Eriksson Ek. Eriksson Ek's season opener should be sued for copyright infringement by "She's All That." Eriksson Ek shaved off his signature curls this offseason, and it turns out, he's actually super hot. He's been the Wil...

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3 takeaways from Flyers' 3-1 win over SabresOn Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Philadelphia Flyers traveled upstate New York to take on the Buffalo Sabres. This game marked the first in a three-game season series

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Ranking Larkin Trade Fits 🧩Best landing spots from former Red Wings captain's 10-team list 📲

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Tactics 101: How F1, F2, and F3 work together on the forecheck - Sound Of HockeyUnderstanding how the F1, F2, and F3 work together in hockey to create an effective and dangerous forecheck.

gonepuckwild.com•3d

Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa could be a warning for Quinn HughesMinnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes will be making his first trip to visit the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and it’s a split on what kind of reaction he will

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Way-Too-Early NHL Draft Predictions 🔮Will Landon DuPont go No. 1? Which position will dominate the draft? 📲

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The Wild Left Points On the Table In EdmontonThe Minnesota Wild didn't leave Edmonton looking like a team that couldn't keep up. They left looking like a team that let a winnable game slip away. Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers was frustrating precisely because Minnesota did enough good things to earn a different result. T...

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Are the Wild Riding Their Stars Too Hard This Early In the Season?The Minnesota Wild have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026-27 season, largely thanks to their star players. Injuries have forced head coach John Hynes to play a "superline" of Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Kirill Kaprizov full time. That line usually plays alongside Quinn Hughes, one of...

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2 takeaways from Kraken's 4-3 OT win over Red WingsAlready a 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season series for the Seattle Kraken has come to a close. The Kraken beat the Red Wings on Oct. 9 in Detroit, and

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New NHL Power Rankings 📊⚔️ Vegas flying high 📉 Sharks slowing down 📲 Stacking up all 32 teams

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Should the Wild Include Yurov In A Larkin Trade?The Minnesota Wild don't have a more valuable trade chip than Danila Yurov. The former 2022 first-round pick is off to a hot start to his sophomore season. After 12 goals and 27 points in 73 games as a rookie, he's on pace to smash those totals, with four goals and five points in the first ten ga...

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Reliving the Everett Silvertips Memorial Cup Run With Julius Miettinen - Sound Of HockeyChecking in with Seattle Kraken forward prospect Julius Miettinen to relive the Memorial Cup run with the Everett Silvertips.

Bleacher Report•4d

NHL Teams Tease New Unis 👀Each squad posts cryptic puzzle for 'Hometown Remix' jerseys 📸

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John Hynes Has Navigated the Wild's Mounting Injuries With AplombInjuries are a reality of sports. Every team has to deal with them at some point. However, the Minnesota Wild are dealing with several key injuries right now, more than most teams could handle. Still, they are 6-2-1. John Hynes and his coaching staff deserve credit for that.

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Larkin Expands Trade List 👀Red Wings star now open to 10 teams. Detroit Free Press has them all 📲

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Updated NHL Predictions 🔮Our takes on Tkachuk's return to Ottawa and Hellebuyck and Larkin trade rumors 📲

hockeywilderness.com•4d

The Wild's Deep Blue Line Is Emblematic Of Their ResilienceThe Minnesota Wild are missing some of their most important defensemen, but they still have their identity. With Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon, and Olli Maatta unavailable, Minnesota has kept winning behind a patchwork blue line that they refuse to use as an excuse. In their latest wins, 5-4 over t...

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Kraken Survive Red Wings in 4-3 Shootout WIN!The Seattle Kraken returned from their 5-game road trip with a convincing win over a reeling Red Wings team, a team the Kraken defeated 6-3 on October 6th in Detroit. Seattle dominated the game…

Red Wings-Kraken Highlights

10/20/2026

Wild-Oilers Highlights

10/20/2026

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2 storylines to watch as Kraken host Red WingsThe Seattle Kraken are getting ready to host the Detroit Red Wings for the two teams' second and final matchup in the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) seaso

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Can John Hynes Keep the Defense Together on the Road?John Hynes is the kind of coach who rarely gets credit for his work. You don't get lauded for coaching a consensus playoff team to the postseason. You rarely get flowers for presiding over an elite offense when you get to ice players like Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov, and Matt Boldy.

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Samoskevich primed for a breakout season with KrakenEvery time a new National Hockey League (NHL) season starts or just begins, several notable websites put out lists of players to keep an eye on. ESPN put out a

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The Wild's Blueline Depth Is the Product Of A Longstanding Organizational PhilosophyThe Minnesota Wild's inability to stay healthy has defined their early season. The rash of health issues started with Brock Faber's frightening skull fracture. It has continued with Jared Spurgeon, the Foligno brothers, Nico Sturm, and Olli Maatta joining him on the injury report. Minnesota's dep...

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Danila Yurov could become the Wild's cost of doing businessThe Minnesota Wild have gotten off to a solid start to the season, posting a 6-2-1 record and entering Tuesday in second place of the Central Division. But the

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Detroit vs. Kraken PREVIEW: Seattle returns home to face the Red WingsWe don’t gotta talk about what happened last time. Last time was a million years ago. Instead! The Kraken will be facing the Red Wings; a team that has largely figured out a way to pull themselves out…

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Teams Regretting Their Offseason Moves 🤦‍♂️Which clubs wish they had a do-over from the Summer? 📲

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Trade Ideas for Travis Konecny 💡Our proposals for deals involving the Flyers winger 📲

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Danila Yurov Is On the Cusp Of A BreakoutThe Minnesota Wild are 6-1-2 this season thanks to their top line. Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Joel Eriksson Ek are buzzsawing through the NHL and scoring almost at will. It's a great tool for John Hynes, but the Wild will inevitably need secondary scoring to keep loading up their top line i...

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Monday Musings - A good Kraken road trip - Sound Of HockeyThe Seattle Kraken wrapped up their road trip with a dud of a game against the Panthers, but the trip as a whole was a success.

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Bobby Brink Has Finally Found A Home On the Wild's Third LineIn the first five years of his NHL career, Bobby Brink has searched for a home. The Philadelphia Flyers selected him with the second pick of the 2019 draft, but he never seemed to fit. When the Minnesota Wild acquired him ahead of last year's trade deadline, he still didn't have a permanent role,...

Blue Jackets-Wild Highlights

10/18/2026

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Montour's injury less severe, which is good news for the Kraken On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Seattle Kraken played against the Tampa Bay Lightning for the fourth game of their five game East Coast road trip. Seattle unfortunate

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Kraken vs. Panthers RECAP: Road Trip ends in hard snap as Seattle loses 8-3So the proper way to kill a living squid is to just do a karate chop between the eyes; as that severs pretty much the entire nervous system. Florida however, has a kitchenaid blender and a can of bud…

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Three Takeaways - Kraken defense sputters in blowout loss at Panthers - Sound Of HockeyKraken vs. Panthers takeaways: Seattle finishes a 3-1-1 road trip with a lopsided loss, exposing defensive issues and the gap against the NHL’s strongest teams.

Kraken-Panthers Highlights

10/17/2026

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Hockey Fights Cancer Represents Something Bigger For the FolignosFor Marcus and Nick Foligno, Hockey Fights Cancer is more than a night on the NHL calendar. It is a cause shaped by the loss of their mother, Janis, to breast cancer in July 2009. The Minnesota Wild will bring that cause to Grand Casino Arena on Sunday, October 18, when they host the Columbus Blu...

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Re-Ranking the Messiest NHL Breakups 💔Larkin and Hellebuyck make our list 📲

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Kraken vs. Panthers PREVIEW: Road Trip finishes against Frustrated (and Frustrating) Florida!Another tough challenge, this time a much less composed version of the world-beater Panthers without their all-star Center Sasha Barkov. While they are still quite a dangerous team, it’s clear the…

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The Wild’s 'Superline' has a tough lineup decision when their injured players returnThe Minnesota Wild are navigating an injury crisis during the first week of the season and it has required more out of their star players. With Brock Faber side

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Kraken recall rookie defenseman ahead of last game on East Coast road tripThe Seattle Kraken's defense has already taken a hit early in the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, and it looks like they've just taken another one.

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Kraken prospects hitting rougher waters The Seattle Kraken are starting off their 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season on the right foot. Their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate started of

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Down on the Farm – Ty Nelson recalled, Chase Reid and Casey Mutryn make college debuts - Sound Of HockeyAnalyzing Seattle Kraken prospects Chase Reid and Casey Mutryn's college hockey debuts, Ty Nelson's recall, and Firebirds roster shuffling.

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Quinn Hughes is running a different kind of power play for Dylan LarkinThe Minnesota Wild were able to pick up a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. But while Minnesota has started the season with a record of 5-2-1,

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3 takeaways from Kraken's 4-3 OT loss to LightningThe Seattle Kraken played the fourth game of their five-game East Game road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game started out in the Kraken's favor, wi

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Don't Let Uncertainty Spoil the Quinn Hughes ExperienceQuinn Hughes is the story in the State of Hockey until further notice. Hughes' future is still uncertain. The Minnesota Wild haven't enticed him to sign on the dotted line; Hughes has made it clear he's in no rush, leaving the franchise in a precarious position. One thing that isn't remotely prec...

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Kirill Kaprizov’s injury scare is latest reminder of the Wild’s lack of depthThe Minnesota Wild have gotten off to a solid start this season, but one of their biggest concerns coming into the year was the depth on the roster. The Wild gu

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Could Wild Trade for DeBrusk? 🤔Trade landing spots for Canucks forward 📲

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Random Song Lyrics for Every Team 🎶Our unique take on all 32 NHL teams' start to the season

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Kraken RECAP: Seattle can’t overcome one last push in 4-3 OT LOSSHonestly? I’m not even mad. That game was fun. I mean, yeah! Absolutely! The Kraken are still stuck in Florida, as they have a game against the Panthers in Sunrise to conclude the road trip at 3pm PT.

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Three Takeaways - Montour injury, Kraken mistakes prove costly in 4-3 OT loss at Lightning - Sound Of HockeyBrandon Montour suffered a lower-body injury for the Seattle Kraken in a 4-3 overtime loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Blues-Wild Highlights

10/15/2026

Kraken-Lightning Highlights

10/15/2026

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Adam Benák Shined In His First Weekend With Western MichiganAdam Benák has been an intriguing prospect for the Wild since the team selected him in the fourth round of the 2025 draft. Things are only getting more interesting for Benák this season as he makes the leap from juniors to NCAA hockey. The transition has been difficult for some, but Benák made a ...

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The NHL's No-Move Clause Panic Reeks Of ArroganceNHL holdouts and trade requests are the news of the day. On its face, there's nothing wrong with that. If a player hits the trade market or delays his re-signing, that's news. It affects the team on the ice, and every other team should take note and swoop in to acquire that player.

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Breaking NewsArizona State hires veteran NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead program, Powers announces resignation (AP)

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2 storylines to watch as Kraken take on Lightning The Seattle Kraken have come out swinging to start the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season. They are currently on a five-game road trip and about to tak

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Ryan Hartman is giving the Wild another reason to worry about his futureThe Minnesota Wild have gotten off to a solid start to the season with a 4-2-1 record entering Thursday night’s game against the St. Louis Blues. But not everyo

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Mock Trade: Let’s rip assets out of the Rangers while they’re down!The season has begun, and already plenty of teams are looking around both at themselves and their fellow conference-mates with the indescribable feeling of “what are you, really?” With that…

soundofhockey.com•1w

Seattle Kraken forward lines: Early returns - Sound Of HockeySeattle Kraken forward lines are producing early in 2026-27. We break down scoring, expected goals and deployment to see what's driving their 5-2-0 start.

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Kirill Kaprizov Is Taking Off After Cutting the Cord With Mats ZuccarelloMany expect the Minnesota Wild to contend for a Stanley Cup this season, but they entered the season with some roster uncertainty. They have several new pieces in the lineup, and it's taken a while for everyone to get comfortable. However, that hasn't been the case for Kirill Kaprizov. After seve...

Bleacher Report•1w

Trade Landing Spots for Konecny 📍Flyers could move the winger with the team struggling 📲

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The Wild Are Trying To Build Continuity On A Shifting FloorThe Minnesota Wild are only seven games into the season, yet they already look like a team trying to build chemistry while the floor keeps shifting beneath them. At 4-2-1, the record is respectable, and they have already played their fair share of good teams. The problem is that Minnesota has bar...

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The Wild's Wallstedt-Gustavsson Situation Could Turn Into A Good ProblemThe Minnesota Wild have become one of the NHL's best teams, and a big reason is their two-goalie solution. Jesper Wallstedt and Filip Gustavsson have become one of the best tandems in hockey when healthy. So, the Wild have still been in good hands while Gustavsson recovers from his offseason hip ...

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How Much Of the Wild's Special Teams Improvement Is Sustainable?The Minnesota Wild are winning early this season because they are winning the special-teams battle almost every night. Through six games, Minnesota owns the NHL's top power play at 36.8 percent (7-19), and the league's best penalty kill at 91.7 percent (22-24). That combination has fueled a 4-1-1...

Bleacher Report•1w

New NHL Power Rankings 📊Top five gets shaken up. Tap for full rankings 📲

soundofhockey.com•1w

Three Takeaways - Grubauer beefs with Zegras in 3-2 Kraken shootout win at Flyers - Sound Of HockeyThe Seattle Kraken recovered after giving up a two-goal lead and came away with a 3-2 shootout win at the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Overreactions to the Start of the NHL SeasonOur early takes on some of the hottest topics so far 📲

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Kirill Kaprizov Is Putting On A Show With His Fast StartKirill Kaprizov put on a show for us this summer. From training with Russian hockey legend Evgeni Malkin to regular videos of him going through grueling workouts, the Minnesota Wild star wanted us to know he was getting ready for the season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Дмитрий Яш...

www.davyjoneslockerroom.com•1w

Kraken vs Flyers RECAP: Seattle wins 3-2 in whirlwind victoryTo riff off of Saturday Night Live character Stefon, this game had everything. First NHL goals, penalty shots, a forward and a goalie pushing and shoving each other, overtime, and a shootout.

Wild-Jets Highlights

10/13/2026

Kraken-Flyers Highlights

10/13/2026

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Kraken's East Coast road trip already off to a strong startThe Seattle Kraken began their 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season on the road, and after just two games at Climate Pledge Arena, the Kraken are already

Bleacher Report•1w

Wildest New NHL Concessions 🤤Food creations you need to try this season 📲

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The Wild may have fixed the one thing that killed them last seasonThe Minnesota Wild have gotten off to a strong start this season, earning a point in five of their first six games with an overall record of 4-1-1. The latest m

Bleacher Report•1w

Trade Options for Rangers After Igor's Injury 😩Connor Hellebuyck and the goalies New York could turn to for the rest of the season 📲

www.davyjoneslockerroom.com•1w

Kraken vs. Flyers PREVIEW: Seattle faces floundering FlyersToday’s opponent…is ass. I wish I could dress it up better, but Rick Tocchet’s 2026-27 Philadelphia Flyers are hot, sweaty, swampy ass the likes of which almost has to be seen to be believed.

Golden Knights-Wild Highlights

10/12/2026

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The Wild Should Keep Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek, and Boldy TogetherSometimes the best answer is the familiar one. For the Minnesota Wild, Saturday's 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers made a convincing case for keeping Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Matt Boldy together. Reunited, they delivered seven combined points, ended a two-game winless stretch and g...

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Should the Seattle Kraken trade for Simon Edvinsson? - Sound Of HockeyConsidering what makes Simon Edvinsson a desirable trade piece and if the Seattle Kraken should pursue him.

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Are the Wild Too Reliant On Jesper Wallstedt Right Now?The Minnesota Wild have found a steady presence in Jesper Wallstedt, but even the hottest goaltender can only put out so many fires. Wallstedt has started the first five games of the season and posted a 1.78 goals-against average and a .936 save percentage through Minnesota's 3-1-1 start, giving ...

Bleacher Report•1w

Re-Ranking the Top Free Agents Available 📊Laine, Tarasenko and other big names remain available 📲

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Maybe Wild Fans Don't Have To Panic After Only Four GamesThe Minnesota Wild are only five games into the regular season, and it's already been a roller coaster ride. We should've expected that, of course, because isn't that just Minnesota sports in a nutshell? But let's go over why a bad game (or two!) in a row is nothing to panic about.

www.davyjoneslockerroom.com•1w

Kraken vs. Capitals RECAP: Seattle gets more depth scoring in 5-3 WIN!Thanks, Logan! The Kraken’s eastern conference roadie continues with a Tuesday night tilt against Flames East; the Philadelphia Flyers. That game will be at 4pm PT. We’ll see you there!

Kraken-Capitals Highlights

10/11/2026

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Projecting contract extensions for Jared McCann and Vince Dunn - Sound Of HockeyAnalyzing market comparable contracts to project contracts for pending Seattle Kraken unrestricted free agents Jared McCann and Vince Dunn.

krakenchronicle.com•2w

Jacob Melanson's injury was more serious than initially thought On Oct. 1, the Seattle Kraken played their season opener against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The game went in Seattle's favor with a 6-1 vi

Bleacher Report•2w

Prospect Pool Report Cards 🔠Giving out grades for every team's newest group of players 📲

Wild-Panthers Highlights

10/10/2026

www.davyjoneslockerroom.com•2w

Jacob Melanson out indefinitely due to Vascular injuryJacob Melanson left the Kraken’s October 1st game against Calgary due to an upper body injury, and we did not have a clear idea of what took him out…and today, the Kraken revealed that today…

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3 takeaways from Kraken's 6-3 win over Red WingsOn Friday, Oct. 9, the Seattle Kraken faced off against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena for their first matchup in the 2026-27 National Hockey Lea

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The Longer Quinn Hughes's Decision Lingers, The Nastier the Divorce Could BeThe Minnesota Wild made a seismic move a year ago, acquiring Quinn Hughes in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks. The Wild gave up a haul to acquire the star defenseman, sending an established NHL center (Marco Rossi), two blue-chip prospects (Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium), and a first-round pick north...

soundofhockey.com•2w

Three Takeaways - Catton and fourth line rescue Kraken from slow start against Red Wings - Sound Of HockeyThe Seattle Kraken smoked the Detroit Red Wings on the scoreboard Friday, though the gameplay was a bit different.

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Coaching Replacements for TocchetFive potential candidates for Philly as the Flyers continue to struggle 📲

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The Wild Risk Digging An Early Hole If Kaprizov's Line Doesn't Get GoingThe Minnesota Wild don't need to panic after Thursday night's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. But they do need to heed the warning: falling behind early and hoping their talent can rescue them isn't a sustainable formula. Minnesota fell to 2-1-1 after its second straight defeat, in which Tam...

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Kraken vs. Red Wings RECAP: Seattle lays spike trap for Detroit, win 6-3!Did you see how empty that building was by the end of the game? Oh my god it looked/sounded like the inside of a tomb in there for stretches. A tomb with an ice rink. And players.

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Kraken prospect report: youth off to a strong startThe 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season is now underway, and so is the American Hockey League (AHL). The AHL is the NHL farm team, and often times, play

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Don't Worry About Matt Boldy's SlumpA lot went into Matt Boldy's career year. His puck skills, offensive instincts, and career-best shooting were all major parts of the formula. But the No. 1 ingredient was consistency. Boldy only had six stretches last year in which he went multiple games without a point. Five of them were two-gam...

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What Ryan Lindgren's injury means for the Kraken On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Seattle Kraken faced off against the Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena. Defenseman Ryan Lindgren only spent 3:57 on the ice,

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Bill Guerin's aggressiveness is starting to backfire on the WildThe Minnesota Wild are expected to contend in a loaded Western Conference this season and the main reason is because of the roster general manager Bill Guerin h

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BS Meter on Latest Trade Rumors 🌡️Larkin to Florida? Edvinsson to Edmonton? Breaking down all the trade chatter 📲

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10/08/2026

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The Wild Must Navigate An Undefined Timeline For Brock Faber's RecoveryThe Minnesota Wild don't have a definitive timeline for Brock Faber's return, and that uncertainty is the hardest part of losing one of their most important players. Faber remains out indefinitely following surgery to repair a fractured skull. Minnesota's challenge is clear: Keep competing withou...

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The Wild's Dylan Larkin dreams could come down to Quinn HughesThe Minnesota Wild’s 2026-27 season has already begun but the biggest storyline may not be on the ice. The Wild waited all summer to try and execute a trade tha

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Kraken vs. Red Wings PREVIEW: Looking to meltdown Mo-TownThings could be better for the Kraken right now; they just lost a gong show of a hockey game and are currently experiencing the injury bug’s vile pincers. 2-2-0 is expected but mildly disappointing.

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Teams and Players Already in Panic Mode 😰Flyers, Hellebuyck and Larkin make our list of teams and players in trouble 📲

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The Wild's Power Play May Finally Have Real DepthLook at last season's leaders in power-play minutes. Three of the top 15 were with the Minnesota Wild. Part of the reason is that Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, and Matt Boldy are elite options who can handle long shifts on the man advantage. That's the positive way to look at it.

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The Wild's Blown Lead Shouldn't Diminish Kaprizov's MilestoneKirill Kaprizov's 400th NHL game deserved a better ending. Instead, the Minnesota Wild left Buffalo with a frustrating reminder that even a milestone night for their biggest star cannot overshadow a game that slipped away. Minnesota surrendered a two-goal third-period lead Tuesday before Owen Pow...

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New NHL Power Rankings 📊Change at No. 1 already? Stacking up every team after first week 📲

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3 takeaways from Kraken's 6-2 loss to Golden Knights On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Vegas Golden Knights for their first matchup of the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season. This game did

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Danila Yurov is making the Wild’s Dylan Larkin pursuit even more complicatedDanila Yurov scored his first goal of the season in the Minnesota Wild’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. But a bigger storyline may ha

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Report Card Grades After the 1st Week 🔠Our way-too-early marks for all 32 teams 📲

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Three Takeaways - Kraken mistakes pile up in feisty 6-2 loss to Golden Knights - Sound Of HockeyThree Takeaways from a 6-2 Seattle Kraken loss to the Vegas Golden Knights that got out of hand in the third.

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What we know about the Seattle Kraken through Week OneThe Kraken are 4 games into the 2026-27 season, and there have been some real flashes of excitement, as well as some glaring gaps that need assessing. So, what have we found out so far?

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David Jiricek is showing the Wild quit on him at the right timeAlmost two years ago, the Minnesota Wild took a swing on David Jiricek. The Wild gave up a haul to acquire the sixth overall pick in the 2022 draft, sending a 2

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Kraken vs. Golden Knights: Seattle Falls 6-2Victor Oloffson scored two goals in a 6-2 game that reflected poorer play than what the Kraken gave. The hockey gods can be cruel and fickle, and after blessing the Kraken against the Flames (perhaps…

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