Kraken Players, Coach Reflect on Season, Plan for Next

0:00It's April 21st. You're listening to NHL News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. The Seattle Kraken just missed the playoffs after a late season collapse and players aren't holding back in exit interviews. Veterans like Larsen laid it out straight. Guys need to look in the mirror, step up individually and expect roster changes since several unrestricted, and restrictive free agents hit the market on July 1st. The core message, come back better for the 2026-27 season, or get left behind. Jared McCann zeroed in on the young players, saying they got to buy in fully, especially this summer, or things won't change without wins. Rumors swirled around 22-year-old center-shane right near the March 6th trade deadline, but he's under contract through next year, and the team wants him growing, not stalling. Free agents like Bobby McMahon and Ely Tovenin kept it vague but positive. McMahon dug Seattle and could see staying after chatting with his agent, while Tovenin loves the city without committing.

1:01Jordan Eberlay shouted out McMahon's impact as a late addition, and guys like Jaden Schwartz and Brandon Montour express mixed feelings with Montour. Vowing to stick for the long haul, meanwhile, head coach Dan Lambert looked solid to return under GM Jason Votero, praised by players for keeping them play off close multiple times. McCann revealed he played through a fixed injury from last year, Maddie Benier stepped up as a vocal leader, and even Rookie's Liberkley-Catten had, wake up moments on the ice. As the offseason heats up, expect reflection, deals, and a rebuilt squad, hungry to flip the script. Crack in nation, stay tuned for those moves.