Kraken Lock In Grit, Starve for Goals

The Kraken bring back their signature identity and toughness with key re-signings and activations, but their lineup still screams for scoring punch beyond the top guys. GM Jason Botterill juggles AHL shuttles and IR returns like Montour and Catton, yet the bottom-six forwards keep underwhelming in a Pacific grind. As the trade deadline looms, Seattle's playoff push hinges on whether they can package assets like Shane Wright for a real offensive jolt without gutting their core.