Missing the playoffs for a second straight year, the Kraken didn’t meet their own expectations in year one under coach Dan Blysma. But there’s reason for optimism looking towards 2025-26.

Though the Kraken will miss the postseason for the third time in four seasons as a franchise, a young team put a silver lining on the 2024-25 campaign by putting their rivals’ playoff odds on ice in blowout fashion. Is it a sign of things to come for the future?

The Kraken still have an outside shot at climbing back into the playoff hunt, but the next week will determine whether they buy, sell, or sit pat at the deadline.

Seizing his latest opportunity as the starting goalie for the Kraken, Joey Daccord looks to be the long-term answer the franchise has coveted in the net since their inaugural season.