Given that the Seattle Kraken’s inaugural NHL season was marked by a complete lack of offensive firepower – they scored a measly 2.63 goals per game – improvements were in the cards for the league’s 29th-ranked attack.
Besides securing the signatures of several notable free agents, the Kraken were active in the trade market. They swung a deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets to acquire top-six winger Oliver Bjorkstrand, the franchise’s leader in goals (101) and points (213) since the 2017-18 season.
Since the cost to acquire the 27-year-old forward only amounted to a third- and fourth-round pick in the 2023 Draft, the Kraken can claim the move to be a
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