Kraken Secure Key Depth Players
The Seattle Kraken announced Tuesday that they have inked Swedish net‑minder Victor Ostman and Finnish blueliner Ville Ottavainen to identical one‑year, two‑way contracts, a move that locks in two of the organization’s most promising depth players for the upcoming campaign.
Both agreements guarantee a $850,000 NHL salary, with a $125,000 AHL base, reflecting the team’s confidence in the pair’s ability to contribute at the highest level while retaining flexibility in the minors.
Ostman’s debut in the NHL came in the Kraken’s season finale on April 16, 2025, against the Colorado Avalanche, where he turned aside 33 of 35 shots for a .943 save percentage, a performance that helped Scott Wedgewood preserve a 2‑0 shutout.
Ottavainen, meanwhile, made his lone NHL appearance the previous night, logging an assist on a Jaden Schwartz goal and later adding a marker in an exhibition tilt versus the Calgary Flames, underscoring his versatility.
Both players bring extensive AHL experience; Ostman, undrafted out of the University of Maine, posted a 17‑15‑3 record with a 2.81 goals‑against average for the Coachella Valley Firebirds, while Ottavainen, a 2021 fourth‑round pick, has compiled 66 points in 193 AHL games.
Their re‑signing signals the Kraken’s intent to build on a promising core, offering depth that could prove decisive as the club aims to translate early‑season momentum into a deep playoff run.