Seattle Kraken Lost A Veteran Presence They Won’t Easily Replace

TRENDINGAlonso's 300th HRMLB playoff pictureNFL Panic MeterArch Manning apologizesCampeones Cup showdownStory byStory bySeattle Kraken Lost A Veteran Presence They Won’t Easily ReplaceRyan O’HaraWed, September 16, 2026 at 3:20 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesJaden Schwartz Is Back Where It All Started — This Time As A ChampionAfter winning a Stanley Cup in St. Louis, Jaden Schwartz returns to Colorado with a unique connection to the state and a belief that the Avalanche are still within striking distance of another championship.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheMHH Roundtable: Pre-Camp ThoughtsIt’s a big week for the Colorado Avalanche with the start of training camp tomorrow and the first regular season game on the 2026-27 season just around the corner. Here are our thoughts heading into this busy time period. 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Once […]Colorado Hockey NowSeattle Kraken Star Takes Shot at Jason Robertson Over Rejected ExtensionMatty Beniers ignites a fresh rivalry, calling out the Stars winger for snubbing a massive $120 million offer and defending Seattle’s culture against those who refuse to join.The Hockey News - Dallas Stars3 reasons why the Colorado Avalanche might regress this seasonAnd 3 reasons why Colorado can improve this sesson.SB NationJoe Sakic Will Remain Avalanche GM After AllJoe Sakic's temporary return to the Avalanche's general manager role is now expected to become permanent after Colorado's playoff loss reignited his competitive fire.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheKraken Prospects Split Showcase Against Canucks, Delivering Plenty To WatchThe Seattle Kraken prospects split their two-game showcase against Vancouver, showcasing several promising performances while heading into training camp with plenty to build on.The Hockey News - Seattle KrakenAvalanche Make Major Decision on Joe Sakic as General ManagerThe Colorado Avalanche have decided Joe Sakic will remain the team's general manager after Chris MacFarland's departure to Nashville.Colorado Avalanche On SIFormer Avalanche Forward Lands Extension With Montreal CanadiensFormer Colorado Avalanche forward and 2022 Stanley Cup champion Alex Newhook is staying in Montreal for the long haul. The […]Colorado Hockey NowThree Years Away Changed Gabriel Landeskog’s Perspective ForeverAfter missing three seasons because of a devastating knee injury, Gabriel Landeskog returned to the NHL with a renewed appreciation for every part of the game—and insists he still has more hockey left to play.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheJoe Sakic to Remain Avalanche General ManagerBefore training camp arrives, the Colorado Avalanche have made it clear that their General Manager is Joe Sakic. At least for now.On Monday, Avalanche Beat Writer for the Denver Gazette, Evan Rawal, learned that Sakic will be the GM full-time moving forward; team sources confirmed.For the time being, there will not be a GM search […] The post Joe Sakic to Remain Avalanche General Manager appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanadian Star Dealing With Injury Ahead Of Crucial Avalanche SeasonCanada’s star defenseman is dealing with a lower-body injury that could keep him off the ice when the Colorado Avalanche open training camp Thursday.The Hockey News3 Under-the-Radar Avalanche Storylines to Follow In 2026-27With Thursday marking the official start of Colorado Avalanche training camp, I thought it was a good time to bring […]Colorado Hockey NowReport: Jessica Campbell To Join New Jersey Devils In Management RoleAccording to reports, Jessica Campbell, a former Seattle Kraken assistant coach, will join the front office of the New Jersey Devils as Manager of Player DevelopmentThe Hockey NewsDeen’s Daily: Sakic Committed As GM; Last Day For Eight-Year Deals; Martin St. Louis ExtendsThe Colorado Avalanche won’t be looking for a new GM anytime soon. Martin St. Louis got a contract extension with […]Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche appoint a surprising new GM.The Avalanche waste little time getting back in business.HockeyFeedBlackhawks naming Connor Bedard captain is right move at right timeThe Chicago Blackhawks named Connor Bedard, 21, the second-youngest captain in franchise history.USA TODAY Sports