August 12 - Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans agreed to a two-year, $4.1 million deal with the club on Monday. Evans, 23, had five goals, 25 assists and 106 blocked shots in 73 games last season in his first full NHL campaign.

SEATTLE (Aug. 11, 2025) — Today, Seattle Kraken General Manager Jason Botterill announced that the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Ryker Evans on a two-year contract ($2.05M AAV) through the 2026-27 season.

The Seattle Kraken reached an agreement with defenseman Ryker Evans on a two-year contract extension worth $2.05 million in average annual value, the team announced.