The Kraken’s addition of three homegrown talents to their opening night roster is only part of an influx of faces that include several veterans expected to help implement the detailed structure and sy

After missing the NHL playoffs for a seventh consecutive season, the Anaheim Ducks made a bold move. They hired Joel Quenneville, who ranks second in league history in coaching victories behind only Scotty Bowman.

Berkly Catton, a 2024 first-round NHL Draft pick who starred for Spokane in the WHL, highlights the announced Seattle Kraken opening night roster.

The second line has remained intact throughout most of training camp, headlined by Shane Wright. On his wings will be Jaden Schwartz and Eeli Tolvanen. The fourth line features Tye Kartye, Freddy Gaudreau and Jani Nyman. The Kraken's healthy scratch up front is top prospect Berkly Catton.

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken host the Anaheim Ducks for the season opener. Seattle had a 35-41-6 record overall while going 12-12-2 against opponents from the Pacific Division last season. The Kraken allowed 3.2 goals per game while scoring 3.0 last season.

The Kraken's season opener is scheduled for Thursday night at Climate Pledge Arena against the Anaheim Ducks. Catton is one of four players making their first NHL roster out of camp, along with Cale Fleury, Jani Nyman and Ryan Winterton.

Lane Lambert, hired in May, becomes the Kraken’s third coach in as many seasons. He replaces Dan Bylsma, who lasted only one year after the team’s disappointing 35-41-6 record in 2024-25, which left Seattle well out of playoff contention.

Mason Marchment joins the Seattle Kraken, bringing experience from three Western Conference Finals with the Dallas Stars.

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