Seattle Kraken News & Rumors: Schultz in a Developmental Role, Wright Trade Rumors, & More – The Hockey Writers – Seattle Kraken

As the NHL offseason news continues to roll in, here’s a look at the latest headlines that have surfaced surrounding the Seattle Kraken. Kraken Hire Justin Schultz in Developmental Role  On June 18, the Kraken announced that former NHL defenseman Justin Schultz will be returning to the team in a player development role, helping to prepare their blue…

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Portugal’s Coach Won’t Say If Cristiano Ronaldo Will Start Against Uzbekistan

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez wouldn’t say if Cristiano Ronaldo would start Tuesday’s World Cup match against Uzbekistan after the superstar’s forgettable performance in the team’s opener. “I can’t inform you about the starting 11 because I haven’t informed my players,” Martínez said Monday when asked if Ronaldo would remain in the lineup. The 41-year-old Ronaldo…

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Alexander Sapozhnikov – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile – The Hockey Writers – NHL Entry Draft

Alexander Sapozhnikov 2025-26 Team: HC Sochi/SKA (KHL)Date of Birth: January 17, 2007Place of Birth: Tomsk, RussiaHt: 6-foot-6 Wt: 209 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 second-year eligible Rankings Alexander Sapozhnikov had another season where he changed teams, this time being moved from Kapitan Stupino of the Russian junior league (a junior team for the Kontinental…

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2026 NHL Draft Rankings – Final Consensus Picks – The Hockey Writers – NHL Entry Draft

Gavin McKenna, LW, Penn State (NCAA)  Ivar Stenberg, LW, Frölunda (SHL) Chase Reid, RD, Soo Greyhounds (OHL) Caleb Malhotra, C Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) Carson Carels, LD, Prince George Cougars (WHL) Viggo Björck, C/W, DjurgÃ¥rdens IF (SHL) Keaton Verhoeff, RD, University of North Dakota (NCAA) Alberts Å mits, LD, EHC München (DEL) Daxon Rudolph, RD, Prince Albert…

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