The Seattle Kraken announced on July 10th that the team had signed defender Ville Ottavainen to a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 annually. ​

Seattle locks down defensive depth and goaltending stability as the Firebirds standouts ink two-way extensions, positioning themselves for potential NHL call-ups throughout the 2026-27 campaign.

The Seattle Kraken announced on Monday, June 29th, that the team had extended qualifying offers to Jacob Melanson, Mackie Samoskevich, Victor Ostman, and Ville Ottavainen.