
The regular season starts today, and the Seattle Kraken held their first practice with their NHL roster.
The lineup featured Jared McCann, Brandon Montour, Vince Dunn and Chandler Stephenson, all of whom have been dealing with ailments throughout training camp.
McCann was skating on the top line with his usual linemate Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers. Stephenson featured on the third line with Mason Marchment and Ryan Winterton.
The second line has remained intact throughout most of training camp, headlined by Shane Wright. On his wings will be Jaden Schwartz and Eeli Tolvanen. The fourth line features Tye Kartye, Freddy Gaudreau and Jani Nyman. The Kraken's healthy scratch up front is top prospect Berkly Catton.
On the backend, Dunn is skating alongside his long-time defense partner, Adam Larsson. Montour and Ryan Lindgren will form the other pairing in the top four. The third pair will start without Ryker Evans, who is out 6-8 weeks with an upper-body injury. Jamie Oleksiak and Josh Mahura will skate together.
Joey Daccord is the projected starter, but his backup has not been confirmed. Matt Murray and Philipp Grubauer are both on the roster to start the season.
Kraken Announce Opening Night Roster; Features Youngsters Berkly Catton And Jani Nyman
The Seattle Kraken have announced their opening night roster, which features youngsters Berkly Catton and Jani Nyman.
McCann-Beniers-Eberle
Schwartz-Wright-Tolvanen
Marchment-Stephenson-Winterton
Kartye-Gaudreau-Nyman
Catton
Dunn-Larsson
Lindgren-Montour
Mahura-Oleksiak
Fleury
Daccord
Grubauer
Murray
The Kraken's season begins on Thursday when they host the Anaheim Ducks at 7 p.m. PST.