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The NHL's midseason power rankings and MVPs highlight the Colorado Avalanche as the top team, with Nathan MacKinnon as their standout player, while the Seattle Kraken make their debut in the rankings, led by Jordan Eberle. Other notable MVPs include Vasilevskiy for Tampa Bay, Boldy for Minnesota, and Crosby for Pittsburgh, reflecting strong individual performances across the league.
The Boston Bruins are finishing a five-game road trip with a practice in Seattle, aiming to end on a high note against the Kraken. Key players Jokiharju and Jeannot are returning from injury, while Lindholm remains out. The team is focused on maintaining their recent winning streak and playing a disciplined game to secure the victory.
During a promotional video shoot in Alaska, a brown bear charged towards the Seattle Kraken mascot and a team player but turned away before contact, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred in Katmai National Park during a fly-fishing outing, highlighting the importance of respecting wildlife in their natural habitat.
Seattle Kraken mascot Buoy was briefly chased by a bear while in Alaska, where Kraken player John Hayden was also fishing; the bear showed aggressive behavior but eventually let Buoy go unharmed, adding a wild encounter to their trip.
Members of the Seattle Kraken hockey team, while fly fishing in Alaska, had a close encounter with a charging brown bear that charged at their mascot, Buoy the sea troll, but the bear veered away. The team was on a community engagement trip in Katmai National Park, and the incident was captured on video, highlighting the bears' interest in the mascot.
The Seattle Kraken's 2025 NHL Draft included selecting center Jake O’Brien at No. 8 overall and focusing on defense with multiple picks, including trades to move up for Blake Fiddler and acquiring other defensemen from various leagues, shaping their future roster.
The Minnesota Wild traded forward Frederick Gaudreau to the Seattle Kraken for a fourth-round draft pick, gaining approximately $2.1 million in salary cap space and adding to their draft selections, as Gaudreau's contract and performance history with the Wild are highlighted.
The Dallas Stars traded forward Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken for two draft picks, freeing up cap space and marking a strategic move in their offseason roster adjustments.
Mason Marchment was traded from the Dallas Stars to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for two draft picks, with Marchment bringing his size, skill, and playoff experience to the Kraken, who finished the season outside the playoffs.
Seattle Kraken acquired veteran forward Mason Marchment from Dallas Stars to enhance scoring and physical presence, adding size, strength, and playoff experience to their roster as part of their offseason improvements.
Lane Lambert has been appointed as the third head coach in Seattle Kraken history, replacing Dan Byslma. Lambert, with extensive NHL assistant coaching experience and a Stanley Cup win with the Capitals, inherits a team that missed the playoffs last season. He has prior familiarity with some of the Kraken roster and has a background as a former NHL player and coach in the AHL.
Seattle Kraken appointed Lane Lambert as their new head coach after an extensive search by GM Jason Botterill, who was impressed by Lambert's strategic vision and successful coaching background, including NHL experience with the Islanders and Capitals, and a history of winning and player development.
The Boston Bruins suffered a deflating 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, marking their second consecutive defeat on their road trip. The game started poorly for the Bruins as David Pastrnak's penalty led to an early Kraken goal. Despite outshooting Seattle, Boston struggled defensively, allowing five goals after conceding eight to the Winnipeg Jets earlier. Brad Marchand scored the Bruins' only goal on a penalty shot, tying him with Pavel Bure for the most in NHL history. The Bruins aim to rebound against the Vancouver Canucks next.
David Bonderman, co-founder and co-majority owner of the Seattle Kraken, passed away at 82. Bonderman, who also co-founded TPG, was instrumental in bringing NHL hockey to Seattle, leading to the creation of the Kraken. His daughter, Samantha Holloway, will continue his legacy as co-owner. Bonderman was also a minority owner of the Boston Celtics and had a deep connection to Seattle, having worked as a security guard at the Space Needle and supported the University of Washington through the Bonderman Fellowship.
David Bonderman, co-founder of asset management firm TPG and a key figure in bringing professional hockey to Seattle with the Kraken, has died at 82. Known for his low public profile and successful corporate investments, Bonderman was estimated to be worth $6.5 billion. He was involved in several high-profile investments, including Airbnb and Spotify, and served on various corporate boards. Bonderman was also known for his political support and lavish birthday celebrations. He is survived by five children and three grandchildren.