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Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jess Amato"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 takeaways from Kraken&#39;s 6-2 loss to Golden Knights </title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/3-takeaways-from-kraken-s-6-2-loss-to-golden-knights-01m4be90s69g?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jess Amato</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4be90s69g</guid><description>Kraken&#39;s late effort, failed special teams, and a lack of defense makes up three takeaways from Seattle&#39;s 6-2 loss to Vegas. </description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:19:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6908,h_3885,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/425/01m4bgcdza8sfx683x0q.jpg" caption="Oct 6, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) defends Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. 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Here are three Kraken storylines to follow throughout the game. </description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:41:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2229,h_1253,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/425/01m49fytfbppjr31znxc.jpg" caption="Oct 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Mackie Samoskevich (11) celebrates after defeating the Calgary Flames at Climate Pledge Arena. 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Here are three takeaways from the Kraken&#39;s performance. </description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:47:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4249,h_2390,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/425/01m46bkbhaghb7xzxpvm.jpg" caption="Oct 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken right wing Mackie Samoskevich (11) reacts after scoring a goal in the second period against the Calgary Flames at Climate Pledge Arena. 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Here are three storylines to follow as Seattle gets ready to host the Flames. </description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:54:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4261,h_2396,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/425/01m44besj8akqz8hefnk.jpg" caption="Oct 1, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko (84) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. 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Here are three takeaways from the Kraken&#39;s performance. </description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:29:49 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4334,h_2437,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/425/01m441zmxynnm5f5v0m7.jpg" caption="Oct 1, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Seattle Kraken center Bobby McMann (74) shoots the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. 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Now they have locked him up to a long term deal making him one of the most important players on the roster.  </description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:39:49 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_114/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01k0vwg99nk6y32zzsb8.jpg" caption="Seattle Kraken v Edmonton Oilers | Leila Devlin/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brian Germinaro"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kraken’s second-day draft haul could shape their next five seasons</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/kraken-s-second-day-draft-haul-could-shape-their-next-five-seasons?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Todd Matthews</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jyw7xbv3m6</guid><description>The Seattle Kraken are one of a few teams looking to reshape their entire organization, and it started with their 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+0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2772,h_1559,x_0,y_442/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jysy8e3k75twzs8rhz.jpg" caption="Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game | Kevin Sousa/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Todd Matthews"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Spokane&#39;s star ready to shine in Seattle</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/spokane-s-star-ready-to-shine-in-seattle?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jv5kp83sb0</guid><description>Berkly Catton, the Spokane Chiefs&#39; captain and Seattle Kraken prospect, is not only leading his team in the 2025 WHL Championship Series but also positioning himself for a potential NHL debut with the Kraken as early as next season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_81/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jv5kxqm9h7p6rpxgwx.jpg" caption="Spokane Chiefs v Winnipeg Ice | Jonathan Kozub/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Seattle’s stars shine at the 2025 IIHF World Championship</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/seattle-s-stars-shine-at-the-2025-iihf-world-championship?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jv5hh0jz7n</guid><description>As the 2025 IIHF World Championship heats up, several Seattle Kraken players are making a significant impact for their respective national teams, with standout performances in key games shaping their countries&#39; tournament hopes.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3983,h_2240,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jv5hqtcv01w1z3we9g.jpg" caption="United States v Hungary - 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship | Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Firebirds’ playoff run ends early: What went wrong and what’s next</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/firebirds-playoff-run-ends-early-what-went-wrong-and-what-s-next?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jv5fbqnqb7</guid><description>Despite a stellar goaltending performance, the Coachella Valley Firebirds’ offensive struggles proved too much to overcome, as they were eliminated by the Abbotsford Canucks in the second round of the playoffs.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 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top center prospects Jake O’Brien, Roger McQueen, and Brady Martin headline the forward options who could supercharge Seattle’s lineup down the middle.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5351,h_3009,x_0,y_64/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jtq7sdt7a1d2rtzj1x.jpg" caption="Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game | Kevin Sousa/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Three draft-day defenders Kraken fans need to know</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/three-draft-day-defenders-kraken-fans-need-to-know?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jtkgnp7w6k</guid><description>With the lottery set and Seattle sitting at No. 8, attention now shifts to which prospect could headline the 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url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4556,h_2562,x_0,y_136/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jthdbwak6z6b3xj0jq.jpg" caption="Seattle Kraken v New York Islanders | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kraken fans, cross your fingers as the Draft Lottery goes live tonight</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/kraken-fans-cross-your-fingers-as-the-draft-lottery-goes-live-tonight?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jtgqgfzygw</guid><description>Tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery could reshape Seattle’s rebuild in the span of a few ping-pong balls.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 19:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4779,h_2688,x_0,y_307/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jtgr8bvf6dm2qrxtws.jpg" caption="2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Rounds 2-7 | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Can a silent Jani Nyman ignite the Firebirds before it’s too late?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/can-a-silent-jani-nyman-ignite-the-firebirds-before-it-s-too-late?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jtgns4f7c3</guid><description>After splitting two wildly contrasting games at home, the Coachella Valley Firebirds head to Abbotsford needing two road wins—and a spark from still-silent sniper Jani Nyman—to keep their Calder Cup quest alive.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_254/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/425/01jtgpmnvmw6xr6qzya1.jpg" caption="Coachella Valley defenseman Ty Nelson celebrates a goal during the first period of Game 2 of the Pacific Division semifinals at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Saturday, May 3, 2025. | Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A northern bond that could anchor Seattle’s future defense</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/a-northern-bond-that-could-anchor-seattle-s-future-defense?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jt8s7depq4</guid><description>The 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship hasn’t even dropped the puck, yet it’s already delivering good news for Seattle: both Brandon Montour and Ryker Evans made Hockey Canada’s initial roster.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5736,h_3226,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jt8trdt7vyt6x7saxm.jpg" caption="Pittsburgh Penguins v Seattle Kraken | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kraken gain a sister squad as Pro Women’s Hockey lands in Seattle</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/kraken-gain-a-sister-squad-as-pro-women-s-hockey-lands-in-seattle?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jt3kdwn71z</guid><description>Seattle’s hockey landscape just widened as a brand-new PWHL franchise prepares to share Climate Pledge Arena and the Kraken Community Iceplex with the NHL’s Kraken, doubling the city’s puck-night excitement under one roof.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5514,h_3101,x_0,y_252/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jt3kv1w9k1x342yhpd.jpg" caption="Montreal Victoire v Boston Fleet | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Seattle’s other playoff story: Berkly Catton and the surging Spokane Chiefs</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/seattle-s-other-playoff-story-berkly-catton-and-the-surging-spokane-chiefs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jt168fghq7</guid><description>Seattle Kraken prospect Berkly Catton is torching the WHL semifinals for the Spokane Chiefs, piling up points and fueling talk that the dynamic center could jump straight to the NHL roster next season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_109/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jt16erzezn0mb1wrrj.jpg" caption="Spokane Chiefs v Winnipeg Ice | Jonathan Kozub/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Firebirds dispatch Calgary, but is their biggest test still ahead?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/firebirds-dispatch-calgary-but-is-their-biggest-test-still-ahead?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jsycg3e2qm</guid><description>The Coachella Valley Firebirds swept away the Calgary Wranglers in two wildly different games—one a triple-overtime epic, the other a surgical shutout—to book a second-round date with the Abbotsford Canucks.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_133/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/425/01jsyd46a0q38jnqatkf.jpg" caption="Coachella Valley Firebirds players celebrate a goal by forward John Hayden (15) during the first period of Game 1 of their first-round playoff series at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Tuesday, April 22, 2025. | Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Seattle’s rising core takes aim at IIHF gold</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/seattle-s-rising-core-takes-aim-at-iihf-gold?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jsq27j0a8h</guid><description>Seattle fans will have sunrise hockey worth waking up for when Matty Beniers and Joey Daccord pull on the USA crest at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:00:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4409,h_2480,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jsq4z9k9ne5q2gn528.jpg" caption="Carolina Hurricanes v Seattle Kraken | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Triple-OT thriller sets the tone as Firebirds chase Calgary hat-trick</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/triple-ot-thriller-sets-the-tone-as-firebirds-chase-calgary-hat-trick?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jsm6cvs2ah</guid><description>For the third spring in a row the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Calgary Wranglers are squaring off, and Game 1 delivered the kind of drama that has defined the</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_297/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/425/01jsm6jy3v9r5ad4a8b9.jpg" caption="Coachella Valley forward Jani Nyman celebrates an impending power play during the first overtime of Game 1 of their first-round playoff series at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Tuesday, April 22, 2025. | Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Leadership shuffle could be the spark the Kraken need</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/leadership-shuffle-could-be-the-spark-the-kraken-need?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jshdxnmxct</guid><description>Fresh off another playoff miss, the Seattle Kraken have reshuffled their front office in a bid to chart a clearer path to long-term success.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3840,h_2160,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jshe0vpaqr5sqjk2wb.jpg" caption="2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Rounds 2-7 | Jeff Vinnick/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Three future game breakers Seattle could hook in the draft</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/three-future-game-breakers-seattle-could-hook-in-the-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jscwwbxmcg</guid><description>With pick six looming, the Seattle Kraken face a franchise shaping decision on which rising star will join their budding core at the 2025 NHL Draft.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_367/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jscy7cs3h8f3mtr5fx.jpg" caption="Brampton Steelheads v Saginaw Spirit | Michael Miller/ISI Photos/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A swift move following a stagnant season</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/a-swift-move-following-a-stagnant-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jsd3ww854n</guid><description>Seattle’s front office pointed to “unmet organizational expectations” in a brief statement, but the numbers speak loudly: the Kraken finished 35‑41‑6, 20 points</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6612,h_3719,x_0,y_680/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/425/01jsd3yjtt6wytvvvg1s.jpg" caption="Oct 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Dan Bylsma talks with the media after the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Climate Pledge Arena. 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Despite a late push and an explosive third period, the Kraken fe</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4642,h_2611,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jrzkyejhs2q504s8f3.jpg" caption="Los Angeles Kings v Seattle Kraken | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A looming dilemma for the Kraken’s net</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/a-looming-dilemma-for-the-kraken-s-net?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jrtwqb0274</guid><description>Heading into their last game of the 2024–25 season, the Seattle Kraken are facing an alarming reality: they may be overworking Joey Daccord at a potentially steep long-term cost.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3229,h_1816,x_0,y_72/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jrtwzjx793p42dvry9.jpg" caption="Seattle Kraken v Los Angeles Kings | Ronald Martinez/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Kraken goalie Ovechkin couldn’t conquer</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/the-kraken-goalie-ovechkin-couldn-t-conquer?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jrtxxwgzjn</guid><description>As Alexander Ovechkin soared to the top of the NHL’s all-time scoring list, Seattle Kraken netminder Joey Daccord quietly secured his own place in history by never allowing “The Great Eight” to score on him while he manned the crease.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3085,h_1735,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jrv0sdgw5gcbbh1za8.jpg" caption="Washington Capitals v Seattle Kraken | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Did a former franchise cornerstone just play his last game as a Kraken?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/did-a-former-franchise-cornerstone-just-play-his-last-game-as-a-kraken?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jrtdk4b0zc</guid><description>A shootout win gave Seattle fans one more glimpse of the goalie they thought they were getting—and possibly a farewell performance from the franchise’s first major free agent signing.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4055,h_2280,x_0,y_420/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jrtj85wecjefjsj6vg.jpg" caption="Dallas Stars v Seattle Kraken | Rio Giancarlo/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Can Jani Nyman spark Coachella Valley’s Calder Cup dream?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/can-jani-nyman-spark-coachella-valley-s-calder-cup-dream?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jrtbjvcxat</guid><description>Already assured of a postseason berth, the Coachella Valley Firebirds approached last week’s trio of home games with an eye on perfecting their chemistry and fo</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3293,h_1852,x_0,y_40/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/425/01jrtcg18t4a8q8gdndq.jpg" caption="Firebirds forward Jani Nyman (33) scored a goal in the first period against the San Jose Barracuda at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. | Taya Gray/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kraken hit historic low, but a new netminder offers a glimmer of hope</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/kraken-hit-historic-low-but-a-new-netminder-offers-a-glimmer-of-hope?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jrdqydbns4</guid><description>In a game that marked a franchise-worst back-to-back record, the Kraken were handed a lopsided defeat in Utah—but a late debut from a young goaltender offered a reason to believe in what’s next.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4699,h_2643,x_0,y_56/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jrdr0h1b8eewd1sxf0.jpg" caption="Seattle Kraken v Utah Hockey Club | Tyler Tate/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Can the Kraken solve their strangest struggle yet?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/can-the-kraken-solve-their-strangest-struggle-yet?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jrbkknx4df</guid><description>Coming off three straight wins—all against Pacific Division rivals—the Kraken are rolling. It started with a commanding 5-0 shutout in Vancouver, where Joey Dac</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3139,h_1765,x_0,y_329/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jrbm0na1s56drm5tfx.jpg" caption="Utah Hockey Club v Seattle Kraken | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Playoff bound again: Firebirds seek to rewrite their finals heartache</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/playoff-bound-again-firebirds-seek-to-rewrite-their-finals-heartache?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jrb40n2eyh</guid><description>For the third consecutive season, the Coachella Valley Firebirds will be heading to the Calder Cup playoffs. Though they posted a 1–2 record this past week, the</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3936,h_2214,x_0,y_206/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/425/01jrb5kkg7ds7zzg9g3r.jpg" caption="Scenes from the second period of the Coachella Valley Firebirds game against the Eagles at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Wed., April 2, 2025. | Taya Gray/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Post-Mortem:The Kraken are eerily similar to another expansion team in pro sports</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/post-mortem-the-kraken-are-eerily-similar-to-another-expansion-team-in-pro-sports?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Todd Matthews</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jrb2052pp9</guid><description>The Seattle Kraken are closing in on what has been another down season. And right now, they’re eerily similar to another former expansion team.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:00:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5804,h_3264,x_0,y_502/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/425/01jrb21p313gcc6d3tb0.jpg" caption="Apr 7, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Seattle Kraken defenseman Cale Fleury (8) skates with the puck against Los Angeles Kings left wing Trevor Moore (12) during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Todd Matthews"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Can the Kraken afford to keep Shane Wright out of the top six?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/can-the-kraken-afford-to-keep-shane-wright-out-of-the-top-six?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jr0xmrykvt</guid><description>With two high-priced veterans already locked in and a budding phenom in Shane Wright demanding top-six minutes, the Seattle Kraken face a critical question heading into next season.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3968,h_2232,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jr107xjzdr2a7bsah6.jpg" caption="Chicago Blackhawks v Seattle Kraken | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Did the Kraken just add a new chapter to a budding rivalry?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/did-the-kraken-just-add-a-new-chapter-to-a-budding-rivalry?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqy68qfcbr</guid><description>A lot has gone sideways for Seattle this season, but their matchups against the Canucks have been one bright spot. With Wednesday night’s 5-0 victory, the Krake</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6876,h_3867,x_0,y_361/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/425/01jqy76xpwsyg5nc1p8d.jpg" caption="Apr 2, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN;  Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson (25) fights Seattle Kraken forward Jani Nyma (38) during the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images | Simon Fearn-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Did the Kraken’s biggest bets pay off this season?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/did-the-kraken-s-biggest-bets-pay-off-this-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqw3r1x3at</guid><description>As the Seattle Kraken navigate the choppy waters of their fourth NHL campaign, two new faces have made big waves—now it’s time to find out if these costly gambles truly paid off.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5413,h_3044,x_0,y_75/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jqw3vgrbysqnp62rx2.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames v Seattle Kraken | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>How the Kraken can still make noise without a playoff spot</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/how-the-kraken-can-still-make-noise-without-a-playoff-spot?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqvn9t2p41</guid><description>No playoffs? No problem. There’s still a lot of fun to be had if the Kraken can mess with Vancouver’s plans tonight.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3562,h_2003,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jqvqnbgv591fys629w.jpg" caption="Vancouver Canucks v Seattle Kraken | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kakko reaches new heights but Kraken can’t climb past Stars</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/kakko-reaches-new-heights-but-kraken-can-t-climb-past-stars?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqs4v8m987</guid><description>Seattle struck first, but the Stars struck harder—leaving the Kraken staring down another frustrating loss in their final home game against Dallas this season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:10:20 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4575,h_2573,x_0,y_363/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jqs56bfsfg84jmfen5.jpg" caption="Dallas Stars v Seattle Kraken | Rio Giancarlo/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Another meeting with Dallas, but the stakes have shifted</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/another-meeting-with-dallas-but-the-stakes-have-shifted?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqph07vmc3</guid><description>The Seattle Kraken fell 5-1 to the Dallas Stars on Saturday night in a game that served as a painful mirror for the franchise—showing how far they’ve drifted fr</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_95/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jqph2ern7apy7v1wmw.jpg" caption="Dallas Stars v Seattle Kraken | Ryan Sun/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Mar 25 - Mar 31</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/coachella-valley-firebirds-recap-mar-25-mar-31?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqpcme9ncm</guid><description>After enduring a five-game losing streak that stretched into last week, the Firebirds have suddenly reversed course, picking up a win to end that slide and now </description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:35:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_693/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/425/01jqpcz3qeqnc8s4hesr.jpg" caption="Coachella Valley goaltender Nikke Kokko sprays his water bottle into the air during a timeout in the third period of their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Wednesday, March 19, 2025. | Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The drought is over, but what comes next for the Kraken?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/the-drought-is-over-but-what-comes-next-for-the-kraken?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqensdzwa2</guid><description>For the first time in over two years, the Seattle Kraken finally cracked the code. Seattle erupted for five goals in the second period and cruised to a 6-1 win </description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4731,h_2661,x_0,y_235/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jqep0mchxp8xsdt8wh.jpg" caption="Edmonton Oilers v Seattle Kraken | Ryan Sirius Sun/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Chasing a silver lining in Seattle’s last ten games</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/chasing-a-silver-lining-in-seattle-s-last-ten-games?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqcmzgfn6z</guid><description>In these final ten games, the Seattle Kraken still have a chance to uncover a silver lining by chasing new milestones and proving there’s plenty of hope left for next season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4773,h_2684,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jqcp2rgbdqfv6htvdk.jpg" caption="Edmonton Oilers v Seattle Kraken | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Can the Kraken finally snap the streak against Edmonton?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/can-the-kraken-finally-snap-the-streak-against-edmonton?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jqck3x0yh0</guid><description>The Seattle Kraken return home tonight to face the Edmonton Oilers in what feels like a familiar—and frustrating—script. Seattle has lost nine straight games to</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:15:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2609,h_1467,x_0,y_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jqcktjqzkx2981mj9z.jpg" caption="Edmonton Oilers v Seattle Kraken | Steph Chambers/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Kraken forced overtime again, but could they finish the job?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/the-kraken-forced-overtime-again-but-could-they-finish-the-job?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jq9pedrjg7</guid><description>A back-and-forth battle in Calgary ended in disappointment for the Kraken, who fell in overtime despite a late equalizer from Jordan Eberle.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:10:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6606,h_3715,x_0,y_170/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jq9pr0v4wtfmfn4v68.jpg" caption="Seattle Kraken v Calgary Flames | Leah Hennel/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Can Seattle’s emerging core burn bright in Calgary?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/can-seattle-s-emerging-core-burn-bright-in-calgary?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jq721gn93q</guid><description>With the playoffs nearly out of reach, the Kraken shift their focus to development as they close out a tightly contested season series with the Calgary Flames.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_42/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jq7298dccyfd907n55.jpg" caption="Seattle Kraken v Edmonton Oilers | Leila Devlin/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hat trick hurts as Kraken drop ninth straight to Oilers</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/hat-trick-hurts-as-kraken-drop-ninth-straight-to-oilers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jq4dxw7qz5</guid><description>It was a night of offensive fireworks and missed opportunities for the Seattle Kraken, who fell 5-4 to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday despite a strong push in </description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3889,h_2187,x_0,y_410/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jq4eb7fcc3b6a78fd2.jpg" caption="Seattle Kraken v Edmonton Oilers | Leila Devlin/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Coachella Valley Firebirds recap: Mar 18 - Mar 24</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/coachella-valley-firebirds-recap-mar-18-mar-24?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jq4d1wr9gq</guid><description>After a winless three-game stretch the previous week, the Coachella Valley Firebirds struggled to find their offensive rhythm in the first two matchups of this </description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_547/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/425/01jq4d3xe9aey03qw2rn.jpg" caption="Coachella Valley forward Logan Morrison skates off the ice as Henderson Silver Knights players celebrates a win after their game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Wednesday, March 19, 2025. | Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Can the Kraken’s youth spark a surprise in Oil Country?</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/can-the-kraken-s-youth-spark-a-surprise-in-oil-country?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jpzjv3pxsc</guid><description>The Seattle Kraken (30-35-5) head north of the border tonight to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (40-24-5), a team that has had their number since Seattle </description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_164/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/425/01jpzjyyf3zn3j5abdav.jpg" caption="Seattle Kraken v Edmonton Oilers | Leila Devlin/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nik Davis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>One more chance to turn around a historically bad statistic</title><link>https://krakenchronicle.com/one-more-chance-to-turn-around-a-historically-bad-statistic?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nik Davis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01jpx3zmay8s</guid><description>Coming off yet another back-to-back defeat, the Seattle Kraken have run their record to 0-11 in the latter half of these grueling two-game sets. 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