The team simply didn’t have the talent to compete for a playoff spot this season — which is something perilously close to becoming a recurring theme.

The Kraken simply didn't have the talent to compete for a playoff spot this season — which is something perilously close to becoming a recurring theme.

Samuel Helenius scored twice, David Rittich made 28 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings spoiled the Seattle Kraken's home finale with a 6-5 victory.

Samuel Helenius scored twice, David Rittich made 28 saves, and the Kings spoiled the Kraken's home and season finale.

The Kraken acquired two first-round picks and a second-rounder in the Gourde and Bjorkstrand deal. It shows Seattle might continue acquiring young talent, and draft picks should be the goal.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Joey Daccord made 25 saves for his second shutout of the season and fifth overall in the Seattle Kraken's ... were booed off home ice by the remaining fans ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Joey Daccord made 25 saves for his second shutout of the season and fifth overall in the Seattle Kraken's 5-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday ...