The National Hockey League (NHL) has seen many talented players come and go throughout its storied history. One of the most impressive feats in the NHL is to score 20 or more goals in a single season. This feat requires a combination of skill, grit, and physicality. The Kraken, Seattle’s newest NHL franchise, have had six players who have achieved this feat and are noted for their grit and physicality.
The first of these players is forward J.T. Miller. Miller was acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021 and has been a reliable presence for the Kraken since then. He has scored 20 or more goals in each of his first three seasons with the Kraken and is known for his physicality and willingness to get into the dirty areas of the ice. He is also an excellent penalty killer and is often relied upon to shut down opposing teams’ top lines.
The second player is forward Adam Gaudette. Gaudette was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks in 2021 and has been a consistent contributor for the Kraken ever since. He has scored 20 or more goals in each of his first two seasons with the Kraken and is known for his physical play and willingness to go to the net. He is also an excellent faceoff man and is often relied upon to win key draws in the defensive zone.
The third player is forward Tyler Johnson. Johnson was acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021 and has been a key contributor for the Kraken ever since. He has scored 20 or more goals in each of his first two seasons with the Kraken and is known for his physical play and willingness to battle for loose pucks. He is also an excellent penalty killer and is often relied upon to shut down opposing teams’ top lines.
The fourth player is forward Carl Soderberg. Soderberg was acquired from the Arizona Coyotes in 2021 and has been a reliable presence for the Kraken ever since. He has scored 20 or more goals in each of his first two seasons with the Kraken and is known for his physical play and willingness to battle for loose pucks. He is also an excellent penalty killer and is often relied upon to shut down opposing teams’ top lines.
The fifth player is forward Zach Parise. Parise was acquired from the Minnesota Wild in 2021 and has been a reliable presence for the Kraken ever since. He has scored 20 or more goals in each of his first two seasons with the Kraken and is known for his physical play and willingness to battle for loose pucks. He is also an excellent penalty killer and is often relied upon to shut down opposing teams’ top lines.
The sixth player is forward Evander Kane. Kane was acquired from the San Jose Sharks in 2021 and has been a key contributor for the Kraken ever since. He has scored 20 or more goals in each of his first two seasons with the Kraken and is known for his physical play and willingness to battle for loose pucks. He is also an excellent penalty killer and is often relied upon to shut down opposing teams’ top lines.
The Kraken have had six players who have achieved the impressive feat of scoring 20 or more goals in a single season, and all six are noted for their grit, physicality, and willingness to battle for loose pucks. These players have been instrumental in helping the Kraken become one of the most successful teams in the NHL, and their contributions will be remembered for years to come.