
Curtis Douglas Joins Seattle Kraken After a Journey Through the Minor Leagues
After years in the OHL, AHL and multiple NHL stops, Curtis Douglas signs a two‑year contract with Seattle, bringing grit and a proven willingness to drop the gloves.
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After years in the OHL, AHL and multiple NHL stops, Curtis Douglas signs a two‑year contract with Seattle, bringing grit and a proven willingness to drop the gloves.

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Curtis Douglas, standing 6‑foot‑9 and weighing 242 pounds, has agreed to a two‑year, $2.5 million contract with the Seattle Kraken, bringing both size and a commitment to mental‑health advocacy.

From Oakville to Seattle, 6‑foot‑9 forward Curtis Douglas signs a two‑year, $2.5 million deal with the Kraken, bringing a blend of size, grit and community activism.

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