Seattle's off-season spotlight centers on structure, not splash. Lane Lambert arrives as head coach to instill discipline while the Kraken lean into veteran grit and a more defined back end. Philip Grubauer stays in net as the organization backs him up with a deeper goalie shuffle, including Joey Daccord ready for spot duties. Mason Marchment and Jaden Schwartz bring net-front presence and veteran savvy, addressing the team’s need for sandpaper and secondary scoring. The front office’s patient rebuild is clear: incremental gains, stronger special-teams bite, and a focus on health and depth to climb out of the murky middle in a competitive Pacific.

The chat also drills into how these pieces fit on a nightly basis, with an eye on back-to-back nights and the team’s ability to sustain effort. Seattle’s growth hinges on not overreaching but improving enough to nudge past last year’s uneven results. If Grubauer holds steady and the new grit lands, the Kraken could become a tougher, more consistent opponent, keeping their playoff aspirations alive while continuing to develop their pipeline.