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2024-25 Seattle Kraken Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals

by Ryan Cobbett - 10/1/2024

Seattle Kraken predictions Joey Daccord

After making the playoffs with 100 points in 2022-23, the Seattle Kraken took a huge step back last year, finishing with just 81 points. They finished with a -19-goal differential while winning just 28 games in regulation, which was the fourth lowest mark in the Western Conference. They had a hard time closing out games last season, as their 13 OT losses were the second most in the NHL, behind Boston’s 15 such losses.

The big problem for the Kraken was their offense. They averaged just 2.61 GF/G, which ranked 29th in the league ahead of just Chicago, San Jose, and Anaheim. Their 20.7% PP% was around the league average, while their penalty kill was below average, as Seattle killed just 78.8% of their opponent’s power play chances. Jared McCann led the Kraken in points with 62, while also leading the team with 29 goals. Oliver Bjorkstrand finished second on the team with 59 points and was the only other Seattle player to record at least 20 goals. Bjorkstrand also led the team with 39 assists. What is one of the most concerning stats to look at for Seattle was the lack of production from Matty Beniers. Beniers recorded just 37 points last season (15 goals, 22 assists after finishing with 57 points (24 goals, 33 assists) in the 2022-23 season.

Their goaltending was very reliable last season. They allowed just 2.83 GA/G, which was tied for the eighth best mark with the Dallas Stars. Their .909 SV% also ranked inside the Top 10 in the league. Joey Daccord saw the most action last season for the Kraken, as he appeared in 50 games and allowed 2.46 GA/G on a .916 SV%. Philipp Grubauer appeared in 36 games and allowed 2.86 GA/G on a .899 SV%.

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Seasons come and go, so now it’s time to take a look at what we can expect from the Seattle Kraken in 2024-25:

Seattle Kraken Key Additions/Losses

Seattle was rather quiet this offseason, and the team is going to have a very similar look again this season. They did trade away aging blueliner Brian Dumoulin (16 points), while Justin Schultz (26 points), Devin Shore (four points), Tomas Tatar (15 points), and Kailer Yamamoto (16 points) are all gone as well.

The Kraken signed Ben Meyers (three points), Josh Mahura (nine points), as well as big name free agents in Brandon Montour (33 points) and Chandler Stephenson (51 points). Both Montour and Stephenson add a huge offensive boost to the Kraken, who struggled to score last season.

Seattle Kraken X-Factors

The First Half of the Season- It will be interesting to see just how well this team will play in the first half of the upcoming campaign. Their first half performance will go a long way in what direction the front office will take ahead of the March 7th trade deadline. The Kraken are heading into the season as playoff hopefuls. And while Vegas, Los Angeles, and Vancouver could have gotten worse over the course of the offseason, a wild card spot seems like the most likely scenario if they make the playoffs. While those divisional opponents may regress a bit, they still have to fight off the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets from the Central Division. Seattle will definitely need some more offensive upgrades if they are in a good position for a playoff run come the end of February, but they have to see improvement from Beniers and an immediate impact from Montour and Stephenson if they want to add at the deadline. If not, the Kraken may flirt with a small rebuild phase.

Seattle Kraken Goalie Outlook

Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer are back at it again this season as they goalie tandem for Seattle. Daccord performed very well in his first season as the starting goaltender but is still unproven. In his 46 starts last season, he allowed 2.46 GA/G, in his previous 19 appearances he allowed 3.93 GA/G. Seattle is holding onto hope that Daccord will continue to benefit from consistent ice time and produce similar numbers as last season. As for Grubauer, he has not looked the same since arriving in Seattle but is still a highlight reel at times in the crease and is a good backup option for a playoff hopeful team. If Daccord produces similar numbers and proves he can dominate consistently, then the Kraken should have one of the better goalie tandems in the NHL.

Grade: D

Seattle Kraken Key Schedule Stretch

January 18th-February 8th- This stretch is a huge collection of home games that could go a long way in determining the direction the front office decides to go. This three-week period features 10 games, nine of which are on home ice. The stretch begins with a four game homestand against the Kings, Sabres, Capitals, and Penguins before a quick road trip to Edmonton. Then, Seattle returns home for a five game homestand against the Ducks, Sharks, Flames, Red Wings, and Maple Leafs. With extended time on home ice, the Kraken could see a boost in their point total during this stretch even with some of the tough playoff caliber opponents they will see. The front office will get a good look at how their squad measures up against some of the playoff teams and allow them to make decisions accordingly.

Seattle Kraken Notable Odds

Stanley Cup Champions: +7000

Conference Winner: +3500

Division Winner: +1700

To Make the Playoffs- Yes: +152

Norris Trophy- Brandon Montour: +12000

Jack Adams Award- Dan Bylsma: +2000

Seattle Kraken Prediction

Unfortunately for Seattle, their team will likely miss out on the playoffs again this season and could ultimately decide to be sellers at the deadline. Outside of their own transactions this offseason, the Wild, Jets, and Kings will likely make it impossible for the Kraken to get ahold of a wild card spot. They didn’t do a ton to improve offensively, depth is a bit of a question mark for Seattle, and we have yet to see if Joey Daccord can consistently dominate in the NHL. In regard to their Team Point total, I am on the under 87.5. Offensively, Seattle has a lot of holes, and the top teams in the Pacific Division should beat up on the Kraken and keep them towards the bottom of the division again.

Under 87.5 Team Total Points

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