Fleury spent most of the 2024-25 season as the Kraken's No.7 defenseman, appearing in 14 games with the team. He did spend some time in the AHL, where he had 26 points (7G / 19A) in 39 games with Coachella Valley. Expect Fleury to serve a similar fringe roster player role over the next two seasons.
Despite not collecting a point in eight games with Seattle in 2024-25, Ben Meyers has earned himself a one-year, $775,000 contract extension. The undrafted 26-year-old is currently with his third NHL team in five seasons and has six goals and eight points in 75 career NHL games.
Hammell was Seattle's 2023 5th-round pick (148th overall) and has signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Sunday. The 20-year-old defenseman captained the Everett Silvertips (WHL) in 2024-25 and had 10 goals and 38 points in 59 games played.
Hayden has spent the last three seasons in Seattle and will remain with the Kraken for two more years after signing a two-year, $1.55 million contract extension ($775,000 AAV) on Wednesday. The 30-year-old forward appeared in 20 games with the Kraken in 2024-25, picking up a goal and two points to go alongside 31 PIMs while averaging 8:31 TOI/GP.
Murray was unable to backup for Toronto in Game 3 due to an illness, but is healthy and will return to his backup role for Game 4 on Sunday. The 30-year-old netminder will continue to replace Anthony Stolarz, who was forced out of Game 1 due to a concussion.
With Anthony Stolarz (concussion) being ruled out for Game 2 on Wednesday, Matt Murray will serve as Toronto's backup vs. Florida. The 30-year-old spent the majority of his 2024-25 season with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) but did appear in two games with the Maple Leafs during the regular season, struggling with his 1-1-0 record, 3.54 GAA and .879 SV%.
Lindgren missed the final three games of the regular season but will play in Game 1 on Saturday. Lindgren has picked up just three points (2G / 1A) in 18 games since being traded to the Avalanche.
Seattle is coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues and will try to end the 2024-25 season on a positive note, turning to Daccord between the pipes on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 28-year-old Daccord was solid in his most recent outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.69 GAA and .908 SV% in 56 games this season (27-22-5). Seattle enters Tuesday's contest as +102 home underdogs against a Los Angeles team that defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-0 last night.
Ottavainen was Seattle's fourth-round pick, 99th overall, in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game. He has 15 points (3G / 12A) in 66 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season.
Seattle is coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues and will try to end the 2024-25 season on a positive note, likely turning to Daccord between the pipes on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 28-year-old Daccord was solid in his most recent outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.69 GAA and .908 SV% in 56 games this season (27-22-5). Seattle enters Tuesday's contest as +102 home underdogs against a Los Angeles team that defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-0 last night.
Colorado is locked into third place in the Central Division and will rest several key players for their final two games, including Ryan Lindgren, in anticipation of their first round playoff matchup. The 27-year-old Lindgren ends the 2024-25 campaign with 22 points (4G / 18A) in 72 games.
Daccord will make his 54th start of the season when the Kraken travel to Vegas on Thursday. Daccord struggled on Tuesday while making his second start in as many nights, giving up seven goals on 29 shots in a 7-1 loss in Utah. The 28-year-old netminder has performed well for the Kraken this season, posting a 27-21-5 record and a .908 SV%. He'll have his hands full again on Thursday as the Kraken enter action at +225 on the money line.
Lindgren is battling an upper-body injury and will not play on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 27-year-old Lindgren has been solid on Colorado's blue line, recording 26 blocks, 21 hits, and three points (2G / 1A) in 18 games.
Ostman made his NHL debut in a relief performance yesterday, saving all 12 shots he faced in a 7-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The 24-year-old netminder has a 2.00 GAA and .927 SV% in four games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season (2-1-1).
