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?

With the live streaming becoming increasingly popular as more people cut the cord, pro Seattle sports franchises have pivoted to meet an ever-changing entertainment market.

Even though his production hasn’t fueled a playoff run as hoped, Brandon Montour has proven himself worth every penny for the Kraken amid a historic season for the young franchise.

Heading towards the lottery, the Kraken have an excellent shot at securing a top-five pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Which prospects would be the best fits based on draft position in the first round?

Taking full advantage of his first NHL opportunities as part of the Kraken’s midseason youth movement, Jani Nyman looks the part of a foundational piece for the franchise’s future.

Though the last six weeks of the 2024-25 season will be tricky on the ice overcoming numerous veteran losses, Ron Francis foresees an opportunity for the Kraken to get back into playoff contention quickly.

The moves the Seattle Kraken made at the NHL trade deadline are just the beginning to the franchise’s new trajectory.

Moving on from another established veteran from their inaugural team, the Kraken sent Brandon Tanev back to Winnipeg to add another future second round pick to their draft arsenal.

Making the first of what could be several trades this week before Friday’s deadline, the Kraken shipped two of their best veterans to the Lightning to begin accelerating their rebuild with high draft picks.

Falling further out of the playoff race, the Kraken need to begin shifting their focus towards the future, which means shopping several veterans before the trade deadline to acquire draft assets and younger players under club control.

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.

Since going down in November, the Kraken have badly missed Jordan Eberle. Three months later, his return may be the last hope for getting back into the playoff mix.

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.