Gaudreau (illness) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
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Daccord was in the starter's crease at the Kraken's morning skate.
Seattle has acquired Bobby McMann from Seattle for a 2027 2nd round pick and a 2026 4th round pick.
McMann, an impending UFA, has been in frequent trade rumours leading up to the deadline, which came to fruition on Friday in a deal to the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old McMann averaged 15:19 time-on-ice, recording 32 points (19G / 13A), and 135 hits in 60 games with the Maple Leafs this season.
Seattle has signed Jordan Eberle to a two-year extension worth $5.5 million AAV ($11 Million total).
An original member of the Seattle Kraken, Eberle has continuously produced for the team and has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension. The 35-year-old forward is averaging 18:37 time-on-ice and has 42 points (22G / 20A) in 59 games this season.
Lindgren (undisclosed) will return to the Kraken lineup on Wednesday.
Lindgren returns from an undisclosed injury on Wednesday, replacing Cale Fleury in the Kraken lineup. The 28-year-old defenseman is averaging 18:30 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 57 games this season.
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Fleury is a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Fleury will take a seat on Wednesday in favour of Ryan Lindgren, who returns from an undisclosed injury. Fleury has one goal and one assist in 18 games this season.
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Grubauer will start against the Blues on Wednesday.
Seattle has snuck their way into a Wild Card spot after a 7-3-0 run, and will turn to Grubauer on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Grubauer entered the Olympic break on an outstanding run, posting a 1.99 GAA and .933 SV%, but has not been able to recapture that momentum since returning, allowing eight goals on 62 combined shots (.871 SV%) in two games (0-2-0). The Kraken enter the action on Wednesday as -140 home favourites against a Blues team that defeated them 5-1 last week.
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McMann (trade related) will be out vs. New Jersey on Wednesday.
With the trade deadline less than 48 hours away, the Maple Leafs are protecting their assets and keeping several players out of the lineup on Wednesday, including Bobby McMann. The 29-year-old McMann is averaging 15:19 time-on-ice, recording 32 points (19G / 13A), 125 shots, and 135 hits in 60 games this season.
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Grubauer is in the starter's crease at Seattle's morning skate.
Seattle has snuck their way into a Wild Card spot after a 7-3-0 run, and will likely turn to Grubauer on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Grubauer entered the Olympic break on an outstanding run, posting a 1.99 GAA and .933 SV%, but has not been able to recapture that momentum since returning, allowing eight goals on 62 combined shots (.871 SV%) in two games (0-2-0). The Kraken enter the action on Wednesday as -140 home favourites against a Blues team that defeated them 5-1 last week.
Olofsson has cleared waivers and been reassigned to Coachella Valley (AHL).
Olofsson was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the second round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, but has not been able to establish himself at the NHL level, playing only 63 total games. The 31-year-old defenseman has 16 points (2G / 14A) in 29 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season.
Lindgren (undisclosed) returned to Seattle's practice in a non-contact jersey and is considered day-to-day.
Lindgren did not play in Seattle's previous game, but appears to be nearing a returning after practicing in a limited capacity on Monday. The 28-year-old defenseman is averaging 18:30 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 57 games this season.
Seattle has signed Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, $775,000 contract extension.
Olofsson was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the second round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, but has not been able to establish himself at the NHL level, playing only 63 total games. The 31-year-old defenseman has 16 points (2G / 14A) in 29 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season.
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Daccord will start vs. Carolina on Monday.
After being Seattle's undisputed starting goalie the previous two seasons, Daccord has wavered a bit in 2025-26. That said, he saved 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks, and finds himself amid his best stretch of the season, posting a 2.20 GAA and .926 SV% in his last six games (5-1-0). The Kraken enter the action on Monday as +155 road underdogs against a red-hot Carolina Hurricanes team that is on a five-game winning streak.
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Daccord is in the starter's crease at Seattle's morning skate.
After being Seattle's undisputed starting goalie the previous two seasons, Daccord has wavered a bit in 2025-26. That said, he saved 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks, and finds himself amid his best stretch of the season, posting a 2.20 GAA and .926 SV% in his last six games (5-1-0). The Kraken enter the action on Monday as +155 road underdogs against a red-hot Carolina Hurricanes team that is on a five-game winning streak.
Seattle has signed Ryden Evers to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Daccord will start vs. Vancouver on Saturday.
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Winterton is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Vancouver on Saturday.
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Melanson will draw back into Seattle's lineup vs. Vancouver on Saturday.
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Daccord is in the starter's crease at Seattle's morning skate.
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Kakko will return to the Kraken lineup on Thursday.
Kakko will draw back into Seattle's lineup after getting an extra day's rest on Wednesday following a busy Olympic break. Kakko has six goals and 15 assists in 40 games this season
