Shane Wright Moves Past Draft Slide, Looks Ahead With Kraken
In the days after his unexpected draft night slide, Shane Wright’s phone lit up with a constant stream of text messages and calls from unfamiliar numbers.
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Seattle Kraken Grabs Shane Wright as Fourth Over Pick
The Seattle Kraken picked 18-year-old centerman Shane Wright of the Ontario Hockey League’s Kingston Frontenacs as their first round pick and fourth overall for the NHL Draft.
Kraken Hold on to Beat Avalanche 3-2
Kole Lind, Jordan Eberle and Yanni Gourde all scored in the first period and the Seattle Kraken held on to beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 Wednesday night.
Kraken Beat Senators 4-2 for Second Straight Victory
Matty Beniers scored in his second straight game to become the third NHL rookie this season to record a point in his first three contests and the Seattle Kraken beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Monday night.
NHL Debut Night: Power Among 5 to Jump From College to Pros
Five players made their NHL debut Tuesday night, fresh off their college season ending.
Beniers Joins Kraken; Latest Michigan Star to Jump to NHL
The Seattle Kraken agreed to terms with top prospect Matty Beniers. He is expected to join the team immediately. Beniers was the first selection in the expansion franchise’s history.