The Kraken, Seattle’s NHL team, have made some major changes to their lineup following an unsatisfactory performance in the 2022-23 season. The team finished the season with a record of 33-33-16, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
The team has made several changes to their roster in order to improve their chances of making the playoffs in the upcoming season. The Kraken have traded away several players, including forwards J.T. Miller and Tyler Johnson, as well as defenseman Radko Gudas. They have also signed free agent defenseman Ryan Murray and forward Brandon Sutter.
In addition to these roster moves, the Kraken have also made some changes to their coaching staff. Head coach Todd Reirden has been replaced by former NHL coach Peter Laviolette. Laviolette has a long history of success in the NHL, having won a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 and reaching the Stanley Cup Final with the Nashville Predators in 2017.
The Kraken are hoping that these changes will help them make the playoffs in the upcoming season. They have a talented roster and a proven coach, so they should be able to make a run at the playoffs if they can stay healthy and play up to their potential.
Only time will tell if the Kraken’s changes will pay off, but it’s clear that they are determined to make a run at the playoffs this season. With a new coach and several new players, the Kraken are looking to make some noise in the NHL this year.
