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DJLR Free Agency Frenzy LIVETHREAD
Welcome to free agent frenzy, friends. The NHL has already begun making goofy trades all over the place after the Kraken made a perfectly reasonable call for Mackie Samoskevich, so let’s enjoy the magic as it unfolds! What do the Kraken Need? The Smart-ass answer is “everything”, but I think we can be a little more specific than that. Dire Needs: Younger, more mobile defenseman The Kraken’s biggest achilles heel on D is that they’re old, slow, and struggle with adjusting in net-front work. Adding Brandon Montour last season helped, Chase Reid will absolutely help in that regard, but work still needs to be done in order for this team to compete with the Pacific, which has doubled down on offensive skillset across the board. High-End Goalscoring Forward It’s a constant struggle and it’s always a real pain to keep bringing it up, but yes; the Kraken need somebody who’s willing to go to the net and shoot there. Re-signing Bobby McMann definitely improves the going to the net part, but the Kraken desperately need at least one higher skill forward that can allow them the ability to take over a shift or two and quarterback a power play. Would be nice to have: Left Wing Depth According to EliteProspects.com, the Kraken only have four natural LW players in the entire system; including the NHL team. Obviously it’s fine if you plan on converting a couple of your undersized Centers to wing full-time, but it absolutely can’t hurt to have at least one more! An Upgrade at Center (strictly NHL) I’m not looking at a specific player at the moment! Certainly not! I’m just saying that if the Kraken mean to improve for next year, then they should think carefully about the contract terms of their Center depth, and then make some decisions on possibly upgrading them. Maybe not a wild change, but definitely one that could improve by subtraction or by creating opportunity for other players. Clearer Answer for Goaltending depth in Coachella The goaltending situation for the Kraken seems to be okay at the moment? Definitely not perfect, but they were able to make it work. Their AHL squad meanwhile, has Nikke Kokko on the last year of his RFA contract, Victor Ostman actively looking for his first contract out of RFA, and Kim Saarinen waiting in the wings. As Seattle’s luck has often lent the Coachella Valley netminders a chance to play at least a couple games in the NHL, it would be a good idea for the team to look at the development of these players and come up with a clearer picture. Stuff they’ve already done: Given Lleyton Roed and JR Avon 1 year contracts Said goodbye to Jaden Schwartz 🙁 Let madness continue!
GeekWire
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GeekWire
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Ballmer Group launches ‘MoveUp Washington’ as part of broader philanthropic restructuring
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GeekWire
about 1 hour
Opinion: Governor’s new economic council snubs startups, forgets AI
Seattle angel investor Charles Fitzgerald argues that Gov. Bob Ferguson's new Economic Development Council is backward-looking, lacks startup and VC representation, and ignores AI — the single biggest force shaping Washington's economy. Read More
GeekWire
about 2 hours
Anthropic expands in Seattle as AI boom offers hope for struggling office market
The maker of the Claude AI model recently finalized a lease at Dexter Yard North in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood, capping months of speculation about the company's expansion plans in the region. Read More
Field Gulls
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Seahawks News 7/1: Brian Fleury and the potential of the Seahawks O
In Today’s Links: more Seattle Seahawks player rankings from our man Joe, injury updates, love love for Julian Love, 2026 breakout candidates for the ‘Hawks, the Boye Mafe-sized hole on the D, Ryle Mills talk, and more! Happy Wednesday. Enjoy. Go, ‘Hawks! #np 6 Feet Deep by Gravediggaz Seattle Seahawks News Seahawks Player Rankings: Nos. […]
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about 16 hours
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GeekWire
about 19 hours
NASA considers sending a spare Mars rover to the moon to rev up preparations for lunar base
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Field Gulls
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Seahawks Reacts Survey: Who will be Seattle’s sack leader in 2026?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Seattle Seahawks took a pass rush by committee approach to their Super Bowl winning 2025 […]
The Stranger
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Dear Hendrix
Dear Hendrix, As you’ve noticed by now in these letters, I’m obviously a very devout, religious person. If nothing else, I believe that spirituality is the foundation of a good… oh, who am I kidding? God is dandy if the idea works for you, but I just want to do what seems right and live […] The post Dear Hendrix appeared first on The Stranger.
GeekWire
about 22 hours
Blue Origin decides not to recreate ruined pad but will move on to a different launch concept
Jeff Bezos' space venture still plans to return to flight this year, with a hybrid launch processing system that can be used for two Florida pads. Read More
GeekWire
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Choosing their own moment: Why these longtime Microsofties are taking the buyout
GeekWire spoke with several longtime Microsoft employees who are taking the company's first-ever voluntary retirement program, about why they decided to leave and what they're doing next. Their reasons range from timing and finances to fatigue with the pace of change, and their next chapters include startups, a doctorate, conservation work, a return to the trades and, yes, actual retirement. Read More
