The National Hockey League’s Kraken franchise recently announced their 2023-24 preseason schedule, featuring two split-squad games. The Kraken will play a total of seven preseason games, including two split-squad games against the Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Flames.
The split-squad games will be held on September 15th and 16th at the KeyArena in Seattle and the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. The Kraken will play the Canucks at KeyArena on the 15th and the Flames at the Saddledome on the 16th. The remaining five preseason games will be played against the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, and Vegas Golden Knights.
The Kraken’s first preseason game will be against the Sharks on September 10th at KeyArena. The team will then travel to Anaheim to take on the Ducks on September 12th. Following the split-squad games, the Kraken will face off against the Kings at KeyArena on September 18th and the Coyotes at Gila River Arena on September 20th. The preseason will conclude with a matchup against the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on September 22nd.
The 2023-24 preseason schedule marks the first time the Kraken have played in a split-squad game. Split-squad games are a great way for teams to evaluate their players in multiple matchups. This will give the Kraken coaching staff a chance to assess their players in different environments and situations.
The 2023-24 preseason schedule is an exciting opportunity for Kraken fans to get a glimpse of their team before the regular season begins. It will also give fans a chance to see some of their favorite players in action. With the split-squad games, fans will get an even better look at the team as they prepare for their first season in the NHL.
