The Seattle Kraken have already traveled to Helsinki, Finland, to partake in the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) Global Series. This is Seattle's first time in a Global Series, so this is an exciting time for them.
However, the Kraken are already dealing with injuries to start the season. They are down Jared McCann due to a lower-body injury for 10-12 weeks. Also in the forwards department, they are missing Jacob Melanson, after he suffered a major medical emergency in the middle of a game and is out indefinitely while he gears up to get back on the ice.
On top of this, in the defense department, they are missing Ryan Lindgren for the next four to six weeks with an upper-body injury.
While the Kraken are participating in the Global Series in Finland, they cannot risk any other players getting injured. In preparation for this major event, they recalled two players from the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Kraken's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate team.
Logan Morrison
In the event Seattle loses another forward, Seattle recalled Logan Morrison from the Firebirds. He has been with the team since the 2023-24 season. So far in 2026-27, he has played in 12 games and has recorded 10 points via three goals and seven assists.
Morrison also played in four Kraken games in the 2023-24 season, which are the only four in his NHL career to date. He has demonstrated skill and strength at the AHL level, so his call-up to the NHL feels fitting. It would be incredible if he got to play his next NHL game during the Global Series, but hopefully an injury doesn't force that to happen.
Nikke Kokko
Nikke Kokko was the better of two goaltenders the Kraken could have called up for this trip. Not just because he has more AHL experience, but because he is a Finnish-born player. Returning to his home country, when he also has the chance to be between the pipes, is an incredible moment for him.
So far this season, Kokko has played in 10 games with the Firebirds and has recorded a record of 4-3-2. His save percentage (SV%) is currently at .893, and he has a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.99. While Kokko hasn't had the greatest start to the season, he has shown he has had great goaltending skills in his past two seasons with the Firebirds.
Getting between the pipes in the Global Series, in Kokko's home country, might be just what he needs to get his spark back. Just like Morrison, hopefully an injury doesn't force Kokko between the pipes, and instead, head coach Lane Lambert just elects to dress him for a game.
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