It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re nearing the start of the holiday season, but there are still plenty of NHL rumours to discuss. The hot stove is always going and we could see some moves in the coming months. Teams will have the roster freeze before the Christmas season. Some teams may want to make some deals to stockpile assets. However, other clubs are trying to make additions to their roster.
One team that has been on the hunt to land that big name is the Seattle Kraken. This edition of NHL rumours looks at how the franchise hasn’t given up on landing that primetime player.
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Seattle Kraken Still Seeking Big-Name Player
Mar 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) makes a save against Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) in the shootout at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Rumour: Anthony DiMarco of The Daily Faceoff recently wrote an article to discuss the Kraken and where they stand at the moment. DiMarco said that Seattle is trying to land a big-ticket player on the wing.
Analysis: Seattle has been willing to throw its name into the mix for many star players. The Kraken were one of the teams that were trying to land Artemi Panarin, but the Los Angeles Kings secured the services of the Russian winger. Seattle made an effort, but he ended up on the rival Kings. Despite the push for Panarin, it seemed like the Russian star wanted to go to a bigger market like Los Angeles.
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The Kraken also tried to make a player for Dallas Stars hotshot Jason Robertson, who was a restricted free agent in the most recent off-season. Seattle reportedly made a massive offer to the American goalscorer. However, Robertson elected to sign a one-year deal and stay with the Dallas Stars. According to multiple sources, it was a sign-and-trade deal of eight years and $120 million, which would have been a $15 million average cap hit.
There are some decent players on the roster. However, the franchise has only made the Stanley Cup Playoffs once in its short history. General manager Jason Botterill is not giving up in his pursuit of getting himself a big fish.
Nov 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken players celebrate following an overtime victory against the Calgary Flames at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
The Last Word
Seattle is currently sits just two points out of the final Wild Card position in the Western Conference. Besides the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights, the Pacific Division is wide open. There are several teams jockeying for position, and Botterill wants to strike while the iron is hot.
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The Kraken inhabiting the mushy middle have kept the team away from drafting at the top of the first round. However, Seattle did do a solid job of building up its centre depth, and that could help them if management does want to make a deal. Teams are always on the hunt for help down the middle, and Seattle could provide that.
DiMarco mentions that his sources talked about the Kraken wanting to get help on the wing or on the defensive end. Matt Larkin of The Daily Faceoff listed Seattle as a landing spot for Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov, who has been the subject of our NHL rumours a few times. However, Kucherov wants to play with a fellow superstar, and the Kraken don’t have one of those at the moment.
Owen Tippett of the Philadelphia Flyers might not be a blockbuster type of name, but he could be an effective winger. Philadelphia has been struggling this season and there could some trades coming if the season goes further off the rails. Tippett has gotten 27 goals in each of his last four seasons and he could benefit from playing on a roster that has plenty of solid centres.
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