Seattle Kraken
· 2026-06-30
The Seattle Kraken announced on Monday, June 29th, that the team had extended qualifying offers to four players.
The Kraken extended qualifying offers to Jacob Melanson, Mackie Samoskevich, Victor Ostman, and Ville Ottavainen.
The deadline for NHL teams to issue qualifying offers to pending restricted free agents was 5 p.m. ET on Monday.
By issuing the offers, teams are given the right of first refusal or draft choice compensation should the player sign an offer sheet with another team.
The Kraken extended offers to two forwards, one defenseman, and one goaltender.
Jacob Melanson appeared in 36 games with the Kraken last season, recording two goals and three assists.
Mackie Samoskevich was traded to Seattle by Florida for a 1st-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a 2nd-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft on June 21, 2026.
Victor Ostman appeared in one game with the Kraken last season, saving 35 shots and posting a .943 save percentage.
Ville Ottavainen appeared in one game with the Kraken since being selected 99th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft.
The Seattle Kraken are currently 13th in the Western Conference with a 34-37 record, on a L3 streak.
And the team will look to improve their standing with the help of these four players.
But the Kraken will have to wait and see if the players accept the qualifying offers.
So the team's future is still uncertain.
The Kraken's decision to extend qualifying offers to these four players shows their commitment to building a strong team.
The team's fans will be watching closely to see what happens next.
The Seattle Kraken are looking to turn their season around after a tough stretch.
The team's players are working hard to improve their game.
The Kraken's coaching staff is also making adjustments to help the team succeed.
The Seattle Kraken are a team to watch in the NHL.
The team's fans are loyal and dedicated.
The Kraken's players are talented and determined.
The team's future is bright.