NHL · Pacific · Est. 2021 · Climate Pledge Arena
Updated March 16, 2026
The Kraken dealt Mason Marchment to Columbus at the trade deadline, a move that suggests Seattle is looking ahead to next season rather than chasing a playoff spot this year. At 25th in the power rankings, the Kraken are a team stuck between identities.
In just their fifth season of existence, the Kraken are still trying to figure out what kind of team they want to be. The inaugural season's run to the second round of the playoffs feels like a distant memory, and the franchise needs a clear direction going forward.