Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild - December 09, 2025

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

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

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Tarasenko Scores

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Kaprizov Scores

Kaprizov Scores

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Johansson Scores

Johansson Scores

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Eberle Scores

Eberle Scores

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Dunn Lays a Hit

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Wild-Kraken Highlights

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Scoring

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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

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Joe Smith

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Kirill Kaprizov idolized Alex Ovechkin, even wearing his signature yellow skate laces as a young player. So when Kaprizov heard the news Ovechkin plans to retire after season, he said a word many other Russian players feel: proud. “He’s the best.” https://t.co/PxdGLDUSs8

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someone should've warned mackie about a joey celebration 😅

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👀 on the puck

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we knew this felt familiar... GOOD MORNING!

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Joe Smith

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Kirill Kaprizov is the headliner on the #mnwild Russian line. But Danila Yurov has been a "different player" than last year. And he's helped Max Shabanov's transition, offering a little help like Vladimir Tarasenko did for him. On Yurov and Shabanov https://t.co/D1tTJu5uP3

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soundofhockey.com•1h

Monday Musings: A good start for the Kraken - Sound Of HockeyThe Seattle Kraken kick off the 2026-27 with a good start, grabbing four out of a possible six points to start the season.

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Ovi to Retire After Season 🫡NHL legend tells Capitals teammates this year will be his last. Tap to watch 🎥

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Kirill Kaprizov Is Adapting To Life After ZuccarelloKirill Kaprizov scored twice Saturday night as the Minnesota Wild bested the Boston Bruins 4-1 in their home opener at Grand Casino Arena. He followed up on his goal Thursday in Minnesota's season-opening win over Nashville. Two games into the season, Kaprizov already has three goals, and the Wil...

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3-Team Hellebuyck Trade Ideas 💡How to get Jets goalie, Canes D-man Alexander Nikishin the moves they want 📲

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Three Takeaways - Samoskevich scores two, Catton/Wright dazzle, Kraken roll again against Flames - Sound Of HockeyMackie Samoskevich scored twice in his home debut on Sunday, and the Seattle Kraken routed the Flames 6-1 again.

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Jonas Brodin Is Already Showing Why Wild Were Smart to Keep HimIn a summer when the Minnesota Wild started dropping core pieces like Mats Zuccarello and Marcus Johansson, it was natural to wonder whether Jonas Brodin was next. Brodin has been a rock for the Wild's defense for over a decade, but there were two reasons to think Minnesota might have finally par...

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Kraken Douse Flames 6-1 in Home Opener, Samoskevich Scores TwiceThe Seattle Kraken delighted the home fans for the season opener by continuing to flambe the Calgary Flames, the team they defeated 6-1 in the season opener on October 1st. The Kraken opening at home…

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Flames-Kraken Highlights

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3 storylines to follow as Kraken host Flames for home openerThe Seattle Kraken have already played two games in the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, but their first game at home is today, Oct. 4. Seattle is g

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3 takeaways from Kraken's 3-1 loss to Oilers On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Seattle Kraken continued on their road trip to open the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, taking on the Edmonton Oilers. The

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Kraken Road Dispatches - Vince Dunn’s future, Curtis Douglas, and an encouraging start - Sound Of HockeyKraken road trip thoughts after Seattle split a two-game set against the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers.

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Fashion Could Be the Key To Predicting the Wild SeasonThe 2026-27 season is starting with a few wrenches thrown in. The Minnesota Wild haven't re-signed Quinn Hughes. Filip Gustavsson is recovering from hip surgery while his fill-in (Calvin Pickard) is struggling. Maybe worst of all, everyone's favorite Minnesotan Brock Faber is out for an undetermi...

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Kraken vs Calgary (again) Preview: Home Opening against the Flames24 hours after weathering the storm of McDavidsaitl, we return to familiar waters against the Calgary Flames, who may be much worse than we give them credit for; they’re 0-2-0 to start and struggling…

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Kraken vs. Edmonton RECAP: Lucky bounces get Edmonton over Seattle in 3-1 LOSSSometimes it’s all about the bounces. No rest for the wicked, the Kraken are at it again tonight against the Calgary Flames. That game starts at 5 pm PT. See you then! And remember Keep Calm…

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Kraken-Oilers Highlights

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3 storylines to follow as Kraken take on OilersThe Seattle Kraken are continuing their road trip to open the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season, heading to Edmonton to take on the Oilers on Saturday

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Mackie Samoskevich set for Kraken debut against Oilers; Jacob Melanson on IR - Sound Of HockeyMackie Samoskevich will make his Seattle Kraken debut Saturday at the Edmonton Oilers. Jacob Melanson was also placed on IR.

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Kraken vs. Edmonton PREVIEW: Expect Excitement against the Oilers!Well! I hope you enjoyed a fairly even, strong performance against an Albertan Team! Maybe even would like to see a repeat tonight? Well tough. You’re in the Warp now, buddy. There is NOTHING normal…

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Mark Scheifele Landing Spots 📍4 teams that could make early move for Jets center amid rumors 📲

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The Wild Opened the Season With Poised In 3-1 Win Over PredatorsThe Minnesota Wild opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a composed 3-1 road victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena. They used a fast first period, a perfect penalty kill, and timely scoring from key veterans to set an encouraging tone. Nick Foligno and newcomer ...

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3 takeaways from Kraken's strong 6-1 season opener win over FlamesThe Seattle Kraken opened their season against the Calgary Flames on Thursday, Oct. 1. This was the last time the Flames would have a home opener at the Saddled

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Seattle Torrent release 2026-27 Schedule!The Seattle Torrent have released their 2026-27 schedule for the upcoming PWHL Season!

Chandler Stephenson really hurdled and tucked it 😳🚨

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Every NHL Team's Cup Odds 🎰Best bets and teams to avoid with season underway 📲

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Blake Coleman Immediately Fit In With the Wild On Opening NightThe Minnesota Wild welcomed offseason acquisitions Olli Maatta, Maksim Shabanov, and Blake Coleman when they opened their new season on October 1. Minnesota traded for Coleman over the summer, and on Thursday, he became the 34th Wild player to score in his first game with the team on the back end...

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Bobby Brink Made A Strong Second Impression on Opening NightBobby Brink got something rare on Thursday night: A second chance to make a first impression. The Minnetonka native arrived in a deadline trade that sent David Jiříček to the Philadelphia Flyers, but he couldn't manage to make a splash. A shoulder injury in his first game with the Minnesota Wild ...

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Wild are already winners of the Jacob Middleton tradeThe Minnesota Wild’s offseason wasn’t as busy as some fans expected, but one of the moves they did make was trading Jacob Middleton to the Calgary Flames. The W

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Ranking Top 10 NCAA Men's Hockey Players for 2026-27 SeasonWho are the names to watch ahead of the 2027 NHL draft?

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The Wild should target Larkin & Faulk after losing Faber to injury The Minnesota Wild just lost one of their most important defenders, and that could force the team to look at the trade market a little differently. Brock Faber

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Kraken vs. Calgary RECAP: Seattle outworks Calgary in 6-1 WIN!Now that’s a good start! For those of you who are new here, I tend to post these gameflow charts that show the shot attempts, unblocked shot attempts, and quality shot attempts (Corsi, Fenwick…

soundofhockey.com•3d

Three Takeaways - The Kids lead the way in 6-1 Kraken rout over Flames - Sound Of HockeyThe youngsters led the way for the Seattle Kraken in a 6-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday at Saddledome.

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Wild-Predators Highlights

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Kraken-Flames Highlights

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5 instant reactions after impressive Wild opening night win over PredatorsMinnesota Wild hockey is finally back! And things aren't sad yet! We're all conditioned to assume the worst when it comes to Minnesota Sports, but the Wild got

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Wild’s first goal of the year validates Nick Foligno’s decision to returnIf you were placing bets on who would score the first goal for the Minnesota Wild this season, Nick Foligno would probably be toward the bottom of the list. But

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Bettman on No-Trade ClausesNHL commissioner isn't pleased with how players use no-movement clause in order to switch teams

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Kraken and Flyers exchange forwards ahead of Seattle's season opener Oct. 1 marked the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season opener for the Seattle Kraken, and many thought this was going to be the biggest piece of news for

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3 Kraken storylines to watch in season opener against Flames The Seattle Kraken are getting ready to make their 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) debut on Oct. 1 against the Calgary Flames. This marks the last-ever hom

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NHL Trade Targets 🎯Ranking top players in rumor mill 📲

soundofhockey.com•4d

Kraken Roundtable - 2026-27 Seattle Kraken season hopes, concerns, and predictions - Sound Of HockeyThe 2026-27 Seattle Kraken season is here! Sound Of Hockey teams up to bring you their expectations for the year.

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The Wild Must Finally Lean On Its Youth to Succeed This SeasonIf you ask anyone around the team, the Minnesota Wild's time is now. The Wild were one of the best teams in the NHL last season, and while the Colorado Avalanche eliminated them in a gentleman's sweep to end their season, they're expected to take another step forward this year.

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Will the Wild Handle the Preseason Differently After Faber's Injury?The Minnesota Wild received the kind of preseason news every NHL team dreads: Brock Faber suffered a skull fracture in Friday's exhibition finale against the Dallas Stars. Brock Faber underwent surgery Sunday and is now out indefinitely with no timetable for his return. For a team about to begin ...

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Opening Week Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands for the opening puck drop 📲

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Bill Guerin's Offseason May Officially Be A FailureImagine if you will: The Minnesota Wild are ready to take the ice for their home opener. Quinn Hughes is the first out of the Wild locker room, but he's alone. Seemingly by design (or following the ghosts that plague him), he makes his way out to the ice, only to be met by Wild general manager Bi...

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Bill Guerin's Throwback Vision Will Be Tested This SeasonThe Minnesota Wild finally open their season on Thursday, and as the big day approaches, the season previews are trickling in. So let's do a quick Google search and check out what some of the league's experts are saying about the squad, and... oh, no. When you actually delve into the preview from...

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Kraken vs. Calgary PREVIEW: Light the Lamp, Let’s Go!The NHL Season is once again upon us! First game; the Flames!

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Ranking Every NHL Team's Road Jersey 📊Who will be wearing it best in the new season? 📲

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Quinn Hughes's contract drama puts even more pressure on the Wild to start fastThe Minnesota Wild haven’t begun the 2026-27 season, but the clock is already ticking. Quinn Hughes is in the final year of his current contract and each day he

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Kraken Notebook: Why Bobby McMann chose to stay in Seattle - Sound Of HockeyChecking in with Seattle Kraken forward Bobby McMann on the even of the regular season. Why he stayed in Seattle.

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Will Brock Faber's Absence Be An Eye-Opener For Quinn Hughes?This may change between now and when you read this, but as of 3:00 pm Central on Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild still haven't signed Quinn Hughes to an extension. We're two days from Opening Night, which is unofficially the date to hit the "Start Panicking" button. And if that anxiety wasn't bad eno...

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Another Wild dream may have been dashed by the Kirill Marchenko tradeThe Minnesota Wild will open the season on Thursday night with a trip to visit the Nashville Predators, but it feels like something is missing. After spending a

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Are the Wild Asking Too Much Of Joel Eriksson Ek?Despite being one of the league's most overlooked players, Joel Eriksson Ek has been a core Minnesota Wild player since his NHL debut in 2016-17. Eriksson Ek is set to play a crucial role again this season on a Wild team that hopes to contend for a Stanley Cup.

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Brock Faber's injury has turned into a total nightmareThe Minnesota Wild placed Brock Faber on injured reserve earlier this week, but it felt like it was a precaution after taking a puck to the ear during the team’

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David Spacek Has An Opportunity To Become Part of the Wild's FutureThe 2026-27 season didn't even need to start to make it clear that David Spacek would finally get opportunities with the Minnesota Wild this year. Brock Faber's trip to the IR let the 2022 fifth-rounder sneak onto the Opening Night roster, and we don't know how long that will last.

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Wild D-Man Fractures SkullBrock Faber underwent successful surgery and has no timetable for return

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Bill Guerin Has Made the Wild Expect More From ThemselvesBill Guerin didn't inherit a losing team when he became Minnesota Wild general manager in August 2019. He inherited a franchise stuck in the middle: competitive enough to avoid a total rebuild, but not threatening enough to make a real run at the Stanley Cup. But Guerin has changed something bigg...

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Staff Predictions for Stanley Cup Winner 🔮Our writing team picks the team that will lift the Cup next Summer 📲

gonepuckwild.com•6d

Brock Faber placed on IR: What it means for the Wild’s hopes of beating the PredatorsThe Minnesota Wild will open the 2026-27 season when they travel to face the Nashville Predators on Saturday, but they will do so without star defenseman Brock

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Marchenko-Knies Trade Winners and Losers 📊Breaking down every aspect of Monday's blockbuster deal 📲

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Grading Knies-Marchenko Deal 🔠🍁 Leafs take big swing 😌 Jackets salvage something 📲 Full analysis here

hockeywilderness.com•1w

Wild's Scoring Issues Spoil Veteran-Heavy Preseason FinaleThe Minnesota Wild dressed a lineup that looked much closer to an Opening Night group than a typical preseason collection Friday, yet they still managed only one goal in a 2-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Minnesota generated the territorial edge and outshot Dallas 27-18, but the scoreboard exposed a...

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Winners and Losers of the Preseason 📊👶 Rookies standing out 😡 Jets and Hellebuyck at an impasse 📲 Tap in for more analysis here

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Trade Ideas for Quinn Hughes 💡Potential deals for the Wild star to teams that aren't the Devils 📲

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Can the Wild Unlock the Real Maxim Shabanov?In the summer of 2025, Maxim Shabanov was a coveted international free agent. He had just finished third in KHL scoring with 67 points in 65 games for Traktor Chelyabinsk. He led the Russian league in playoff goals with 10 in 21 games as Traktor advanced to the Gagarin Cup Final.

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New NHL Rule Changes 📃Details on regular season expansion, safety and roster differences beginning 2026-2027 📲

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Kraken vs. Canucks PRESEASON RECAP: Seattle can’t hang on in 4-3 lossI mean 3-1 for the preseason isn’t bad. Still would’ve liked the win, though. yeah! That’s it for preseason! The Seattle Kraken finish their trial run with a 3-1 record, and all of that will go…

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Kraken-Canucks Highlights

09/26/2026

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1 Prospect Every Team Can Get Hyped About 🤩A top young player for 32 teams to keep an eye on this season 📲

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Kraken PRESEASON/GAMETHREAD 4: One last stop!The Kraken play one more game before they count for real, and it’s against the Canucks!

gonepuckwild.com•1w

The Wild need more than just Quinn Hughes on the blue lineThe Minnesota Wild have high expectations for this year’s team and a big reason is the presence of Quinn Hughes. A true superstar on the blue line, Hughes eleva

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Stars-Wild Highlights

09/25/2026

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The Dylan Larkin Dream Might Be Over In Minnesota. Now What?The Minnesota Wild may have lost their edge in the Dylan Larkin Sweepstakes. For most of the summer, the Wild, Larkin, and the Detroit Red Wings were locked in a staring contest. Larkin wanted out, but left the Red Wings with a three-team trade list, of which Minnesota was the only realistic dest...

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Final Grades for Every Team's OffseasonHanding out marks for all 32 teams' transactions this summer 📲

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Wild may have found the one team that can beat them to Dylan LarkinThe Minnesota Wild have bet big on acquiring Dylan Larkin in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings this summer and they had a good reason for it. With Larkin posse

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NHL Salary Cap Projected $127MInitial estimate shows $20M+ leap for 2028-2029 season (Friedman)

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Pending Free Agents Who Could Get TradedHughes and Karlsson lead the way for stars who could be moved during the season 📲

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Spicy Hot Takes For the New Season 🌶️Why the Panthers will disappoint, the Sharks will win the Pacific and more 📲

soundofhockey.com•1w

Three Takeaways - Kraken 'get the cobwebs off' in shootout win over Flames - 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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Kraken PRESEASON RECAP 3: Kraken Escape Flames in 4-3 Shootout WIN!The Kraken played their second of two preseason games against the Calgary Flames, whom they defeated in preseason play 3-1 on Sunday September 20th. Because of NHL roster rules starting this season…

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Flames-Kraken Highlights

09/24/2026

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Charlie Stramel Can Start In Iowa and Still Make An Impact This YearCharlie Stramel has the profile the Minnesota Wild has spent years trying to add down the middle. He's a big, right-shot center who can win draws, protect pucks, and handle the unglamorous minutes. But even after an excellent senior season at Michigan State, the 21-year-old still faces a difficul...

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Bill Guerin knows exactly what Kirill Kaprizov has been missingThe Minnesota Wild have big expectations this year and a lot of them are on the shoulders of Kirill Kaprizov. A year ago, Kaprizov was tied for fourth in the NH

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Kraken PRESEASON PREVIEW/GAMETHREAD 3: vs. Calgary (again)!Welcome back! There’s been some cuts at camp, and while I don’t agree with all of them (Firkus, Nyman), I recognize we gotta get this team trimmed up nicely for the end of next week when they face…

soundofhockey.com•1w

Five things that need to go right for the Seattle Kraken - Sound Of HockeyVery few media outlets are giving the Seattle Kraken much of a chance this season. We identify five things that need to go right this season.

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1 Player on Every Team to Get Excited About 🤩A standout on all 32 teams to watch this season 📲

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Wild-Stars Highlights

09/23/2026

soundofhockey.com•1w

2026 NHL-affiliated goalie prospects ranking - Sound Of HockeyA data-only ranking of the top 30 NHL-affiliated goalie prospects and discussion of the 32 NHL prospect pools.

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The Wild Forgot To Pause Auto-Renew On Guerin's ContractThe Minnesota Wild's shortened training camp is underway, and they've paid almost everyone. The Wild extended John Hynes and his staff, and they've tacked on a couple more years to Bill Guerin's contract. However, one person is still in the final year of his contract. Quinn Hughes. Hughes feels i...

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1 Bold Prediction for Every NHL Team 🔮Our Sara Civian provides a prognostication for all 32 teams 📲

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Matt Boldy could become the Wild’s dark horse for the Hart TrophyThe Minnesota Wild are going into this season with some star power, but somehow Matt Boldy is flying under the radar. The 25-year-old enjoyed a career year with

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Danila Yurov Crushed His First Challenge of the 2026-27 SeasonIt's dangerous to draw big takeaways from the preseason. Teams are ramping up for an 84-game season, and we're as far away from a playoff mindset as can be. And while the Chicago Blackhawks played more or less their full NHL lineup, they're entering the season as the Central Division's reigning l...

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Wild locking up Bill Guerin could be a good sign for Quinn HughesAccording to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, the Minnesota Wild have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager Bill Guerin. Guerin, who was hired by t

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Rieger Lorenz Is Maximizing His Preseason OpportunityWith the NHL preseason in full swing, the Minnesota Wild have a chance to see how some of its prospects and young players perform in Iron Range red and forest green. This year's preseason is shorter to accommodate the new 84-game season, so there's less of a chance to make an impression.

soundofhockey.com•1w

New NHL "veteran" rules - Why the Kraken roster has been incredibly young in preseason so far - Sound Of HockeySeattle Kraken preseason veterans are governed by new CBA rules. See who counted in the first two games and who remains eligible to play this week for Seattle.

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The Wild’s young trio should have fans cautiously optimistic going into the seasonThe Minnesota Wild have Stanley Cup aspirations this season, but if they want to get where they want to go, they’ll need some of their gambles to pay off. The W

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Trade Landing Spots for Pavel Zacha 📍Bruins forward is rumored to be on the move already 📲

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Trade Ideas for McDavid 😱Three teams are primed to make a deal if the Oilers fall out of contention 📲

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Wild's Next Wave Offered Encouraging Signs In Thier Preseason Win Over ChicagoThe Minnesota Wild's 3-2 overtime preseason victory over the Chicago Blackhawks this year was more than a welcome result on the scoreboard. Minnesota's first preseason game offered an early look at how its younger players handle meaningful NHL-style minutes, special teams responsibilities, and pr...

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Wild-Blackhawks Highlights

09/21/2026

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Kraken Contracts Corner: Camp cuts and grades for the Douglas and Melanson signings - Sound Of HockeyAnalyzing Seattle Kraken training camp cuts and grading the Kraken's offseason contracts with Curtis Douglas and Jacob Melanson.

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Seattle Kraken Make Camp Cuts: Firkus, Nyman Sent to Coachella ValleyThe crowded training camp for the Seattle Kraken is now much lighter. 29 players have been sent to their respective homes, clubs, and various corners of the world. This is a little disappointing…

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It's Now Or Never To Find A Role For Daemon Hunt"What does a sesame seed grow into? I don't know, we never gave it a chance," once mused Minnesota legend Mitch Hedberg. "What the **** is a sesame?" The Minnesota Wild have a 24-year-old sesame seed of their own in Daemon Hunt. Since taking him in the third round of the 2020 Draft, the Wild have...

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Ranking Every Team's Home Jersey 📊Which team came out on top in our home sweater ranking? 📲

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Will Bobby Brink Become A Hometown Hero?In November 2024, the Minnesota Wild sent Daemon Hunt - who eventually returned to the Wild via waivers - a top-five protected first-round pick, a 2026 third, a 2026 fourth, and a 2027 second to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for David Jiricek, a 6-foot-4 right-shot defenseman taken sixth ...

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Charlie Stramel's strong preseason could make him the Wild's big trade chipCharlie Stramel made his unofficial debut for the Minnesota Wild in their preseason game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, but Wild general mana

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Kraken PRESEASON RECAP 2: Seattle is 2-for-2 in the preseason after 4-2 WIN!Not too shabby! The Kraken will continue camp back at KCI, presumably make cuts to send players to the Firebirds, and then get back at it in British Columbia as they take on the Vancouver Canucks on…

soundofhockey.com•2w

Three Takeaways - Kraken youngsters leave good impressions in weekend sweep - 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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Kraken-Flames Highlights

09/20/2026

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Preseason Game 1: The Kids are Alright!The long summer has finally come to an end – hockey is finally back! The Kraken kicked off their pre-season with a convincing 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks, in part due to the successful…

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Kraken PRESEASON GAMETHREAD 2: Facing the Flames!No time to talk! Just time to play the Flames!

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Kraken Preseason RECAP: Seattle spots Vancouver 2 goals in otherwise solid WIN!The Seattle Kraken beat the Preseason Canucks in a very convincing fashion!

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Canucks-Kraken Highlights

09/19/2026

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Blackhawks-Wild Highlights

09/19/2026

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Kraken PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Let the Pregames Pre-begin!The world of preseason hockey begins! Let’s get super hyperbolic about prospects playing each other! Like I said in the prospects challenge, this will be a truncated preseason…

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Kirill Kaprizov could be the Wild’s best replacement for Mats ZuccarelloKirill Kaprizov is still the face of the Minnesota Wild, but as he enters his seventh season in the NHL, he’ll be entering his first without Mats Zuccarello. Zu

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NHL Contenders' Dream Targets 🎯5 players on bad teams who will likely be available for postseason clubs at deadline ➡️

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Can Danila Yurov Meaningfully Improve His Faceoffs?This is Part 2 of a two-part series investigating whether Danila Yurov should move to the wing. Part 1 can be found here. The growth mindset is a powerful tool. More than that, though, it's the basis of nearly every good sports story. Players get better. They grow stronger and faster.

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Down on the Farm – Ryan Jankowksi on the Kraken prospect pool - Sound Of HockeyUpdates on Kraken prospects from Rookie Camp and the Prospect Challenge and an interview with AGM Ryan Jankowksi, plus data, video, and more.

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The Wild Set New Expectations At the First Day Of Training CampIt is time. "There is a new bar. A new expectation," defenseman Brock Faber said after the first official practice of the Minnesota Wild's 2026-27 season. With the Quinn Hughes extension looming and new faces looking to make big impacts, expectations are higher than ever. Let's start with one of ...

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Preseason NHL Power Rankings 📊Stacking up all 32 teams as training camp begins 📲

Avs Debut Driverless Zamboni😱

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How Concerning Was Danila Yurov In the Faceoff Dot Last Year?This will be the first of a two-part series investigating whether Danila Yurov should move to the wing. Part 2 will be released Saturday morning. You may be familiar with this famous image from a study of English World War II planes that returned from battle. Each red dot identifies a gunshot sus...

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Is This 2026 Opening Night Wild Roster Better Than Last Year's?The Minnesota Wild's opening-night roster in 2025-26 featured many carryovers from the previous season. The defensive and forward cores were largely the same after adding Nico Sturm and losing Frederick Gaudreau. Now, as the calendar turns to a new season, the Wild have overhauled their roster. T...

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Devils fans won't like what Quinn Hughes said about playing with the Wild and Jack HughesMinnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes still hasn’t signed a contract extension and the longer he goes without a new contract, the more New Jersey Devils fans b

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Kraken Notebook - Jared McCann healthy, Matty Beniers doubles down, Shane Wright responds - 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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Brock Faber could be the Wild’s biggest selling point to keep Quinn HughesAs the Minnesota Wild hit the ice for training camp on Thursday, the biggest story revolves around Quinn Hughes. Hughes transformed the Wild into Stanley Cup co

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Kraken Training Camp Roundtable - Wright, McCann, young players and more - 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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Dylan Larkin's injury could buy time to complete blockbuster trade with WildMinnesota Wild trade target Dylan Larkin popped up with an upper-body injury as he reported to training camp on Wednesday.

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Rising Contracts Could Turn the Wild's Biggest Weakness Into A StrengthA new era has begun in the NHL this offseason. With the rising salary cap, player contracts have exploded. All three of the top deals in NHL history by average annual value (Cale Makar, Macklin Celebrini, Leo Carlsson) were signed in July and August. More money is good for players and the league,...

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Early Vezina Rankings for Best Goalie 📊Which netminder will be the best at the end of the 2026-27 season? 📲

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Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour named alternate captainsThe Seattle Kraken announced that Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour are the new alternate captains for the 2026-27 season. They join longtime captain Jordan Eberle and existing alternates Matty Beniers…

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Seattle Kraken give Chuck Fletcher an advisory position with their Front OfficeThe Kraken have hired a former GM with an…interesting past.

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Ryan Reaves Retires from NHLVeteran enforcer announces he's hanging up the gloves and skates after 962 games

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John Hynes’s extension proves his value to the Wild’s cultureThe Minnesota Wild announced that they agreed to a multi-year contract extension with John Hynes on Tuesday and it may have generated some mixed feelings. While

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Grading the Seattle Kraken's offseason signings: McMann and Samoskevich - Sound Of HockeyAnalyzing and grading the Seattle Kraken's offseason contracts with forwards Bobby McMann and Mackie Samoskevich.

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Landing Spots for Nikishin 📍Six teams that could deal for the Canes defenseman after a trade request 📲

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The Wild Just Gave John Hynes A Contract He Still Has To EarnAfter months of speculation, the Minnesota Wild finally closed the deal. We're not talking about the contract negotiations with Quinn Hughes, who continues to gaze into the universe while mulling a contract extension. Instead, we're talking about John Hynes, who agreed to a "multi-year" contract ...

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Blake Coleman Could Turn the Wild Into the Western Conference's HurricanesFor most of the summer, most people assumed the Minnesota Wild would put Maxim Shabanov in Mats Zuccarello's role. Given that Shabanov's skill set mirrors Zuccarello's, it makes sense to pair him with Kirill Kaprizov and see if they can replicate some of that chemistry. Coach John Hynes seems to ...

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The Wild Are Banking On Hynes Being More Than AverageAn NHL head coach's tenure with one team is often no more than three seasons. Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes is entering his third full season for the Wild, fresh off the success of a second-round appearance in the NHL playoffs - the best season of his coaching career.

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4 Hard Questions the Kraken need to answer this seasonThe Kraken face a pivotal season that could change their franchise for years. What hard questions await them?

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Five questions heading into Seattle Kraken Training Camp - Sound Of HockeySeattle Kraken training camp 2026 brings five key questions, from Jared McCann’s health and Shane Wright’s role to prospects and blue-line pairings this fall.

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Hellebuyck Trade Ideas 💡How NHL contenders could land a gold-medal-winning American goalie 📲

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Staff Predictions for Every Playoff Team 🔮Our team makes its projections for all 16 2027 NHL playoff teams 📲

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Kraken Youth Movement- Which youngsters will factor in this season? - Sound Of HockeyThe Seattle Kraken are going young this season. Which prospects will be part of the NHL roster? Who will take the next step?

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This could be the Wild's best lineup entering training campAfter a long and surprisingly quiet offseason, the Minnesota Wild will report to training camp this week. This year’s camp doesn’t have much suspense unless you

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2k26 Prospects Showcase RECAP: Seattle splits with VancouverThis was a pretty back and forth game, with both sides recognizing pretty quickly that defense was sort of an optional concern. The Kraken however adjusted to this kind of boat race a lot better than…

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Will Michael McCarron Establish He Was Worth His Extension This Season?Michael McCarron signed a six-year, $20 million contract with the Minnesota Wild in June, carrying a $3.33 million AAV through 2031-32. He will be 37 years old when it expires. The deal includes a full no-movement clause (NMC) in the first three years and a 15-team no-trade list in the final thre...