Kraken

The Seattle Kraken has hired former NHL forward Gary Roberts, a Toronto-based high performance coach for several NHL and amateur stars, as a sports science and performance consultant.

October 21, 2020 at 9:28 am

Seattle Kraken makes several hires, including longtime NHL vet Gary Roberts

Former NHL power forward Gary Roberts is now a sports science and performance consultant with the Kraken, the team announced along with six other hires.

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) SJA SJA

October 20, 2020 at 6:00 am

The Kraken will be forced to throw money around by next summer’s expansion draft. Here’s why. | Geoff Baker

The Seattle Kraken has no existing contracts weighing it down and a lot of cash general manager Ron Francis must unload. Here's why and how...

A new parking structure is being built as the iconic old arena roof stands behind during a media tour of construction for an arena for Seattle’s Kraken NHL hockey team and Storm WNBA basketball team, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, in Seattle. The facility, named Climate Pledge Arena, is expected to be completed by fall of 2021 and will host the Storm and the Kraken, NHL’s 32nd franchise. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) WAET101

October 14, 2020 at 12:12 pm

Climate Pledge Arena selected to host NCAA basketball tournament games in 2023, 2025

Climate Pledge Arena was selected as the host site for men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments in 2023 and 2025.

FILE – In this Dec. 4, 2018, file photo, National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks at a press conference at the Board of Governors annual meeting in Sea Island, Ga. Bettman says players and staff have been told to stay away from the rink and self-isolate while the league is on a hiatus of uncertain length. Bettman said in a phone interview Friday, March 13, 2020, with the Associated Press and the league’s website that, to his knowledge, no players or league employees have tested positive for the new coronavirus.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File) NY164

October 13, 2020 at 6:00 am

Before the Kraken can take the ice, the NHL has to figure out the upcoming season — and it’s a logistical nightmare | Geoff Baker

Before the Kraken can take the ice in 2021-22, the NHL has a huge undertaking to figure out how to make the 2020-21 season work,...

October 7, 2020 at 5:43 pm

Climate Pledge Arena construction: Roof reattached, lower bowl starting to take shape VIEW

The Seattle Kraken's future home, Climate Pledge Arena, is still on track to open by fall 2021 as construction continues and the arena's lower bowl...

Seattle Thunderbirds forward Matthew Rempe played in 47 games in the 2019-20 season and had 12 goals and 19 assists for 31 points. (Brian Liesse / The Seattle Thunderbirds)

October 6, 2020 at 6:00 am

Meet 6-foot-8 Seattle Thunderbirds prospect Matt Rempe, who hopes to surprise in the NHL draft | Geoff Baker

As a 6-foot-8 center, the Thunderbirds' Matt Rempe doesn't have a lot of NHL comparisons. But he's relishing the chance to prove himself in the...

Ice rink #1 is seen under construction during a tour of the Northgate Mall NHL training center for the Seattle Kraken, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 in Seattle. 215222

September 30, 2020 at 5:59 pm

The Seattle Kraken’s future training facility at Northgate Mall is on schedule and taking shape VIEW

Even with prior COVID-19 precautionary shutdowns, the Kraken's practice facility at the Northgate Mall site remains on track for a mid-July first-phase opening next summer...

Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate after defeating the Dallas Stars to win the Stanley Cup in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) EDM145 EDM145

September 29, 2020 at 1:17 pm

Tod Leiweke laid groundwork for the Lightning’s Stanley Cup. Now, he’s doing the same for the Seattle Kraken. | Geoff Baker

Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke laid groundwork for the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup win, validating his work in Tampa and pushing him to build a...

The Ken Griffey Jr. statue stands outside T-Mobile Park at the corner of Edgar Martinez Drive and Dave Niehaus Way, perhaps the holiest spot in the Mariners fandom.

September 23, 2020 at 6:00 am

Fans aren’t allowed in the stands right now, but a Seattle sports walk is a great way to see the city

Sports are in full swing in Seattle, though we can't be there physically to support our hometown teams. We can, however, enjoy a city walk...

Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) moves around a stick check by Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Olli Maatta (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) TPA109

September 22, 2020 at 6:00 am

To become a two-time Stanley Cup finalist, Spokane area’s Tyler Johnson battled every step of the way | Geoff Baker

Long before Tyler Johnson, proud son of the Spokane suburb of Liberty Lake, made his second Stanley Cup Final with the Tampa Bay Lightning, he...