Roster Overview
The Seattle Kraken are heading into the 2025‑26 campaign with a roster that looks surprisingly familiar to the one that finished the previous season.
General manager Jason Botterill opted against a spending spree, instead focusing on a handful of targeted signings and re‑signings that keep the core intact.
Among the notable additions, Mason Marchment emerged as the biggest acquisition last summer, while the team also brought in Mackie Samoskevich and re‑signed forward Bobby McMann, who contributed ten goals in just eighteen games.
Departures and Roster Depth
The offseason also saw several departures, with Jaden Schwartz, Jamie Oleksiak and Eeli Tolvanen exiting the organization, and star forward Jason Robertson publicly stating his refusal to join Seattle.
Despite the churn, the Kraken’s player pool includes names such as Matty Beniers, Ryan Winterton, Jacob Melanson, Berkly Catton, Cale Fleury, Josh Mahura, Lane Lambert, Shane Wright, Jared McCann and Vince Dunn, all of whom are part of the organization.
Strategic Outlook
The team’s chemistry will be tested early, as the club stumbled after the Olympic break in the 2024‑25 season and missed the playoffs, a trend that has left analysts weighing both pessimistic and optimistic scenarios for the upcoming year.
Head coach Lane Lambert and his staff are emphasizing continuity, hoping that the modest upgrades and the retained presence of players like Bobby McMann will translate into a more consistent performance.
If the early returns are positive, the Kraken could rediscover the form that once placed them in contention, but the road ahead will depend heavily on how quickly the new pieces mesh with the established core.