Kraken Say Goodbye to Key Free Agents | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 2m

Seattle Kraken brace for change as key players hit free agency: Jamie Oleksiak, Jaden Schwartz, and Eeli Tolvanen are all expected to explore options outside the team, despite strong ties to Seattle. Oleksiak, a veteran defenseman, saw limited ice time; Schwartz, an alternate captain, battled injuries and felt the team fell short of expectations; Tolvanen, a former goal-scoring leader, saw his production dip. Goaltender Matt Murray’s future looks dim with rising prospects. The Kraken are extending qualifying offers to others and re-signing AHL players, with cap space to maneuver. While the…