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Confidence & Kinship

Coming from a small town in Finland, Kaapo Kakko's four-season stint with the New York Rangers was a culture shock. But since joining the Kraken, Kakko has found an affinity with fellow Fin Eeli Tolvanen who has helped Kakko's integration with his new team both on and off the ice.

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Daccord | 2024-2025 Highlights

Check out Joey Daccord's best saves from the 2024-2025 season.

Jugnauth | Dev Camp Sound

Tyson Jugnauth meets with the media following day 3 of Kraken Development Camp at Kraken Community Iceplex.

Fiddler | Dev Camp Sound

Blake Fiddler speaks with the media following Wednesday's session at Kraken Development Camp.

O'Brien | Dev Camp Sound

Hear from Jake O'Brien following the second day of Kraken Development Camp at Kraken Community Iceplex.

Catton | Dev Camp Sound

Berkly Catton chats with the media following day 2 of Kraken Development Camp.

Botterill | Free Agency Sound

General manager Jason Botterill recaps the first day of free agency, which saw the Kraken acquire defenseman Ryan Lindgren and goaltender Matt Murray.

O'Brien | Dev Camp Sound

Hear from 2025 1st round pick Jake O'Brien as 2025 Kraken Development Camp gets underway at Kraken Community Iceplex.

Catton | Dev Camp Sound

Berkly Catton speaks with the media as 2025 Kraken Development Camp gets underway at Kraken Community Iceplex.

Wright | 2024-2025 Highlights

Watch Shane Wright's best goals and assists of the 2024-25 season.

2025 Seattle Pride

The Kraken crew showed up in numbers to the 2025 Seattle Pride Parade!

2025 NHL Entry Draft Recap

Take a behind the scenes look at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with some of the newest members of the Kraken!

Draft Sound | Blake Fiddler

Kraken second-round pick Blake Fiddler meets with the media at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Draft Sound | Jason Botterill & Robert Kron

Hear from Jason Botterill and Robert Kron following day 2 of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Botterill welcomes Blake Fiddler to the Deep

General manager Jason Botterill chats with second-round pick Blake Fiddler after his selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Botterill calls 3rd-rounder Will Reynolds

General manager Jason Botterill welcomes third-round pick Will Reynolds to the Kraken.

Blake Fiddler chats with E.J. Hradek

Hear from second-round pick Blake Fiddler on NHL Network.

Draft Sound | Jason Botterill

General manager Jason Botterill speaks with the media following day one of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Draft Sound | Jake O'Brien

Hear from the newest member of the Kraken, Jake O'Brien after being selected by Seattle 8th overall on Friday night.

Hear from Jake O'Brien

Jake O'Brien reacts to being selected by the Seattle Kraken.

The Kraken select Jake O'Brien

The Seattle Kraken are proud to select Jake O'Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs with the 8th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.