The Kraken are struggling ... And perhaps the chief name involved with such speculation is Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf — and whether he will be back in Seattle next season.

Kakko scored twice, including one power-play goal, and added two hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers.

Coach Dan Bylsma didn't give many details on Stephenson's injury -- the veteran winger did not return ahead of the third period in Seattle's last game Wednesday. Stephenson has 11 goals and 48 points ...

We are getting a closer look at the Seahawks' future in another player announcement, this time with DT Jarran Reed.

EDMONTON, AB — The Seattle Kraken will play the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday evening. The game at Rogers Place in Edmonton begins at 7 p.m. PT. The teams meet Saturday for the third time this season.