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Seattle Kraken

Kraken sign GM Ron Francis to 3-year extension through 2026-27 season

May 31, 2023, 2:23pm National Sports

The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension on Wednesday through the 2026-27 season after the franchise reached the second round of the NHL playoffs… Read story

Rise of the Kraken leaves GM Ron Francis pleased, not satisfied after playoff run

May 18, 2023, 4:02pm National Sports

As the Seattle Kraken scattered following the end of their second season in existence, general manager Ron Francis and coach Dave Hakstol received an overwhelming message from their players. Read story

Fans cheer as the Seattle Kraken celebrate a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Seattle.

Kraken believe unexpected playoff run is the foundation for future success

Fans cheer as the Seattle Kraken celebrate a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Seattle.

May 16, 2023, 6:00pm National Sports

Of all the victories the Seattle Kraken enjoyed in its second year — 46 in the regular season and another seven in the playoffs — the biggest was a broader win that went beyond the ice. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (37) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars with Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) and Eeli Tolvanen (20) during the first period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Seattle.

Kraken outshine Stars 6-3, send series to deciding Game 7

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (37) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars with Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) and Eeli Tolvanen (20) during the first period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Seattle.

May 13, 2023, 7:29pm Latest News

Jordan Eberle scored twice, Eeli Tolvanen had a goal and two assists, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Saturday night to force a deciding Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series. Read story

Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz celebrates after scoring against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Dallas.

Stars down Kraken 5-2 to take 3-2 series lead back to Seattle

Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz celebrates after scoring against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Dallas.

May 11, 2023, 9:59pm National Sports

Roope Hintz had two goals and had an assist, Joe Pavelski scored his seventh goal of the second-round series and the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 in Game 5 on Thursday night. Read story

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) looks back at a goal by Dallas Stars' Jamie Benn, not seen, as Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) celebrates during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Seattle.

Pavelski scores 6th of series, Stars top Kraken 6-3

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) looks back at a goal by Dallas Stars' Jamie Benn, not seen, as Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) celebrates during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Seattle.

May 9, 2023, 10:26pm Latest News

Joe Pavelski scored his sixth goal of the series as part of a four-goal second period for Dallas, and the Stars routed the Seattle Kraken 6-3 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinal series. Read story

Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev (13) and a member of the Kraken staff, right, accompany left wing Jared McCann (19) off the ice after McCann was hit into the boards by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Monday, April 24, 2023, in Seattle.

McCann back on ice, but not ready to return yet for Kraken

Seattle Kraken left wing Brandon Tanev (13) and a member of the Kraken staff, right, accompany left wing Jared McCann (19) off the ice after McCann was hit into the boards by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Monday, April 24, 2023, in Seattle.

May 6, 2023, 2:38pm National Sports

The Seattle Kraken welcomed leading scorer Jared McCann back to practice on Saturday, but coach Dave Hakstol doesn’t expect the forward to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series against Dallas on Sunday. Read story

Fans stand and cheer as Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski, front center, celebrates with the bench after scoring against the Seattle Kraken in the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Dallas.

Pavelski scores again as Stars beat Kraken 4-2 to even series

Fans stand and cheer as Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski, front center, celebrates with the bench after scoring against the Seattle Kraken in the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Dallas.

May 4, 2023, 10:15pm Latest News

Joe Pavelski scored his fifth goal in two games since returning from concussion protocol with an assist from Wyatt Johnston, his 19-year-old rookie housemate who also scored a goal, and the Dallas Stars beat Seattle 4-2 on Thursday night to tie the second-round series at a game each. Read story

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer, right, celebrates with defenseman Jamie Oleksiak as Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen heads off the ice as time runs out in the third period of Game 7 of an NHL first-round playoff series Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Denver. The Kraken won 2-1 to advance to the next round.

Kraken beat Avs 2-1, eliminate defending Stanley Cup champs

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer, right, celebrates with defenseman Jamie Oleksiak as Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen heads off the ice as time runs out in the third period of Game 7 of an NHL first-round playoff series Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Denver. The Kraken won 2-1 to advance to the next round.

April 30, 2023, 9:35pm Latest News

Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice, Philipp Grubauer was stellar in stopping 33 shots and the Seattle Kraken eliminated the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche with a 2-1 win in Game 7 on Sunday night. Read story

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken with teammates Devon Toews (7) and Cale Makar (8.

It’s all on line for Kraken in Game 7 after 4-1 defeat

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken with teammates Devon Toews (7) and Cale Makar (8.

April 29, 2023, 4:29pm Sports

Faced with a golden chance to advance in the Stanley Cu playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the Seattle Kraken fell flat. Read story