Bob Condor

#SeaKraken defenseman Brandon Montour returns Saturday night vs Oilers, talks openly about heartbreaking loss of brother, Cameron, to ALS. Read more: bit.ly/MontourBrother

Sometimes a story is just too fun to resist: Exclusive thoughts from Buoy (thanks to Best Friend and interpreter) and #SeaKraken forward John Hayden facing off with a brown bear while fishing in Alaska. Don't miss the videos. Read more: bit.ly/BuoyandtheBear

#SeaKraken GM Jason Botterill talks coach search, summer roster-building plans in video Q-and-A with season ticket members. Full vid coming soon, here's a sneak preview of what fans will want to know. Read more: bit.ly/BotterillCoach

#SeaKraken update from Salt Lake City: Joey Daccord gets start in net on second night of back-to-back games. Philipp Grubauer out with illness, prospect Victor Ostman backs up. 2021 third-rounder Ryan Winterton recalled from AHL too, slots on 4th line with Wright, Oyssimont

#SeaKraken update here in San Jose: Jaden Schwartz, Eeli Tolvanen both back in the lineup. Schwartz on line with Chandler Stephenson and Jordan Eberle. Rookie sensation Jani Nyman back with Matty Beniers and Kaapo Kakko. Tolvanen joins line with John Hayden and Mikey Eyssimont.

#SeaKraken update: Puck drop is about half-hour away. Warmups just finished with Chandler Stephenson out on the ice. Dan Bylsma said his spot in the lineup was a game-time decision. Joey Daccord starts, looking for his 25th win, which would place him top 10 among NHL goalies.

If relevant, #SeaKraken game here in Philly today also on ABC. Analyst P.K. Subban in the house for this one. Back to KHN for Sunday against Alex Ovechkin and Caps.

One #SeaKraken update: Philipp Grubauer will start in goal against Flyers. Joey Daccord gets the call to face Capitals in D.C. tomorrow afternoon (12:30 puck drop on KHN, sorta another morning game with time change).

#SeaKraken update: AHL call-up and tested NHLer, John Hayden, will center fourth line today – 9:30 am puck drop here in Philly – between Tye Kartye (back from CVF conditioning stint) and new-guy, Thursday goal scorer Mikey Eyssimont. Everett and Al on KJR call, TV is ESPN.

#SeaKraken update: 2021 5th-rounder Jacob Melanson takes solo rookie lap before warmups ahead of first NHL game, will play fourth line with Ben Meyers and trade acquisition Mikey Eyssimont on other wing here in Nashville. Now four draft picks from inaugural class with NHL games.

#SeaKraken update: Calgary native and SEA defenseman Ryker Evans will not play here in his hometown tonight. Cale Fleury, solid since his call-up, continues his pairing with Josh Mahura (reunion of sorts; they played together in juniors at WHL Regina in 2019). 7 p.m. puck drop.

#SeaKraken update: Jared McCann, Ryker Evans were slated as game-time decisions and will play in this 1 p.m. home matinee vs. Pittsburgh. Chandler Stephenson was out for warmups and looks like he will draw in the lineup too.

#SeaKraken forward Brandon Tanev was deemed game-time decision (illness) at morning skate here in Winnipeg. The former Jet (started his career here) is not on the ice for warmups. Tye Kartye will go LW with veteran call-ups C Mitchell Stephens and RW John Hayden. Puck drop 5 p.m.

#SeaKraken back from hoilday break: Philipp Grubauer starts in goal for 1 p.m. puck drop here in Vancouver (KING 5, KONG, Prime). G Joey Daccord (injury) & F Andre Burakovsky 'day-to-day.' VAN leading scorers D Quinn Hughes (42 points) & C Elias Petterson (28) both out today.

#SeaKraken update: Forward Chandler Stephenson faces Vegas, team he helped win 2023 Stanley Cup. He'll do it centering Oliver Bjorkstrand & Eeli Tolvanen. Shane Wright will play with Jaden Schwartz & Andre Burakovsky. Philipp Grubauer gets start in goal. Road puck drop, 7 p.m.

More #SeaKraken trade: GM Francis encouraged Sprong to seek free agency, per Kraken offer not high enough due to other player moves. GM was positive, said, 'you never know' about Sprong might get re-acquired. When GM called today, Sprong said, 'well you did say, 'you never know'

#SeaKraken GM Ron Francis talked about Daniel Sprong trade with media pre-game Friday : Due to visa process, said the natural scorer isn't likely to be lineup until next weekend ... GM likes competition for forward spots and powerplay time that Sprong acquisition creates

#SeaKraken update: Joey Daccord gets the start in goal against undefeated Calgary (4-0-0). Vince Dunn is out 'day-to-day' pending further evaluation. Josh Mahura slots in with Adam Larsson on 'D' while young defenseman Ryker Evans takes on Dunn's role on the power play.

One more #SeaKraken update: Oliver Bjorkstrand will play with Chandler Stephenson and Jaden Schwartz while Andre Burakovsky joins Matty Beniers and Eeli Tolvanen.

After missing Sunday's game in Dallas (upper-body), Kraken D-man Vince Dunn is back in the lineup here in Nashville. He looked sharp in Saturday's win over the Wild, especially on the power play.