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Canada’s Owen Power, right, challenges for the puck with Tage Thompson of the US during the Ice Hockey World Championship semifinal match between the United States and Canada at the Arena in Riga, Latvia, Saturday, June 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

July 23, 2021 at 7:04 pm

What to know about the top 10 players picked on Day 1 of the NHL entry draft

Here's a look at Friday's top 10 selections in the NHL entry draft and what to know about each player, including the Kraken's pick, Michigan...

Hingham's Matt Beniers, who played for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, is set to begin his college career at the University of Michigan.

July 23, 2021 at 5:28 pm

Kraken makes Michigan center Matty Beniers the first NHL entry draft pick in franchise history

The Kraken selected University of Michigan center Matty Beniers with the No. 2 overall pick in the NHL entry draft. Defenseman Owen Power of the... Updated 9:51 pm

Kraken general manager Ron Francis talks to fans at Gas Works Park before Wednesday’s NHL expansion draft. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

July 23, 2021 at 2:00 pm

2021 NHL entry draft: Full first-round coverage of the Kraken’s first amateur draft

The week of the Kraken continues. Follow along with our live updates throughout the 2021 NHL entry draft for full coverage and analysis of the... Updated 8:39 pm

July 22, 2021 at 5:48 pm

Defense, offense or a mix of both? Who the Kraken might pick in the NHL entry draft

The Kraken is picking No. 2 overall in the NHL entry draft of top amateur prospects starting Friday afternoon. The remaining six rounds of the...

A worker, bottom center, helps prepare the roof of Climate Pledge arena at Seattle Center for additional finishing blowing away debris.

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July 22, 2021 at 4:14 pm

Check out the Kraken’s inaugural NHL schedule, including when it opens at Climate Pledge Arena

The Kraken will launch its debut season with five consecutive road games that starts in Vegas and finishes on the East Coast.

Arizona Coyotes center Tyler Pitlick (17) skates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

July 22, 2021 at 11:25 am

Kraken makes first franchise trade, sending forward Tyler Pitlick to Calgary for fourth-round draft pick

The Kraken on Thursday got a fourth-round pick from Calgary for defensive forward Tyler Pitlick, taken in Wednesday's expansion draft. The move frees up an...

The NHL’s Expansion Draft for the Seattle Kraken was held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Gas Works Park in Seattle, WA. 217659

July 22, 2021 at 11:15 am

‘It’s hard to feel overly optimistic’: National media react to the Kraken’s picks in the NHL expansion draft

While remaining cap space leaves room for optimism, the Kraken's lack of stars seemed to cloud its first impressions. Here's what the national media had...

The Kraken’s first franchise players are introduced as a group Wednesday. From left, Jordan Eberle, Chris Driedger, Brandon Tanev, Jamie Oleksiak, Hadyn Fluery, and Mark Giordano. The NHL’s Expansion Draft for the Seattle Kraken was held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Gas Works Park in Seattle, WA. 217659

July 21, 2021 at 10:06 pm

Meet the Kraken: What to know about Seattle’s roster after NHL expansion draft

Following the NHL expansion draft, the Seattle Kraken has a roster full of players for the first time in its short existence. Here's a look...

July 21, 2021 at 9:15 pm

As sunny Seattle is shown off to a national audience, Kraken opts for substance in NHL expansion draft

Around 4,000 crowded into Gas Works Park for the expansion draft, in which the Kraken built a solid foundation of veteran and youthful players alike,...

A Kraken tops a boat that is part of the flotilla of fans who turned out for Wednesday’s Expansion Draft. The NHLÃs Expansion Draft for the Seattle Kraken was held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Gas Works Park in Seattle, WA. 217659 217659

July 21, 2021 at 9:10 pm

After the player evaluations end, the celebration begins for Kraken and fans in NHL expansion draft | Matt Calkins VIEW

With Lake Union and the Seattle skyline in the backdrop, the Kraken unveiled its roster with captivating flair. Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton were there....