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The St. Louis Blues will roll out the same lineup against the Seattle Kraken, with Colton Parayko sidelined by back spasms and Joel Hofer starting in goal; this comes ahead of Friday’s trade deadline.
Artemi Panarin declined a four-year contract offer from Seattle with a cap hit above $14 million and then was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he signed a two-year, $22 million extension; Seattle reportedly offered an AAV higher than Leon Draisaitl’s, Panarin insisted on LA, and the Rangers traded him for prospect Liam Greentree and two conditional picks. Panarin has a full no-movement clause and informed the Rangers he would only go to Los Angeles, as Seattle remains active in pursuing upgrades. The Kraken sit third in the Pacific; Panarin has 19 goals and 57 points this season, while LA’s leading scorer is not Panarin at the moment.
UK's Octopus Energy plans to sell its stake in the tech spin-off Kraken at a valuation of $8.65 billion, highlighting its strategic move in the energy and technology sectors.
The NHL status report highlights that Senators' goalie Ullmark is on a leave of absence, Kraken's McCann and Dunn are likely returning from injury, Jets' Morrissey is day-to-day, and several other players across teams are dealing with injuries or returning from them.
Several NHL teams are dealing with injuries: Kraken's Montour out 4 weeks after hand surgery, Oilers' Jarry out a few weeks, Hurricanes' Jarvis and Slavin week to week, and others with varying injury updates. These injuries could impact team performances in upcoming games.
Mason Marchment was traded from the Seattle Kraken to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2026, as part of ongoing NHL team roster adjustments.
Hendrix Lapierre delivered a strong performance for the Capitals against the Kraken, contributing significantly to the team's dominant five-on-five play with positive process stats and effective shifts, despite not scoring himself. His line's impact was evident in shot attempts, scoring chances, and high-danger chances, though his ice time was limited in the third period. The game highlighted his potential and the coaching staff's confidence in his play.
The Seattle Kraken, remaining unbeaten in regulation, face the Philadelphia Flyers with notable player absences and the debut of prospect Berkly Catton. The game features strategic line adjustments and key player performances, with the Kraken aiming for a third consecutive win against the rebuilding Flyers, who are led by young talent Trevor Zegras and captain Sean Couturier.
Kraken has temporarily paused Monero deposits following a 51% attack where Qubic, an AI-focused blockchain, gained majority control of Monero's hashrate, raising concerns about network security and integrity.
The Seattle Kraken traded veteran forward Andre Burakovsky to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Joe Veleno, freeing up salary cap space and adding a young player to their roster. Burakovsky, who has battled injuries recently, will look to contribute to Chicago after a solid injury-free season with Seattle.
The Seattle Kraken have hired Lane Lambert as their new head coach, replacing Dan Bylsma, with Lambert bringing extensive NHL coaching experience, including a Stanley Cup win with the Capitals, to lead the team and improve their recent performance.
Ether surged 27% in May following the SEC's approval of spot ether ETFs, signaling a significant regulatory milestone. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Kraken's Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori discussed the implications of crypto regulation at Consensus 2024.
Bitcoin price bounces as halving nears, with a 5% increase over 24 hours, reaching a weekly low of $58,800 and approaching the $65,000 mark. U.S.-based spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) registered outflows totaling $4.3 million on Thursday, extending a four-day run of withdrawals ahead of the halving. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is acquiring TradeStation Crypto to expand its regulatory licensing in the U.S.
Bitcoin experienced a significant sell-off, dipping below $70,000, prompting discussions about its future. Kraken's executive, Thomas Perfumo, highlighted Bitcoin's volatility and small market cap, emphasizing the potential for improved adoption rates. He suggested that Bitcoin is nearing a tipping point in adoption, which could lead to widespread acceptance and usage. Despite recent volatility, experts remain optimistic about Bitcoin's prospects, predicting a potential rally to surpass $100,000 following the next halving event in 2024.
The Seattle Kraken have acquired veteran winger Tomas Tatar in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche, sending a future fifth-round draft pick in return. Tatar, a seven-time 20-goal scorer, adds depth scoring to the Kraken's roster. In a related move, forward Jaden Schwartz has been placed on long-term injured reserve.