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Seattle Kraken Sign Ryker Evans to Two-Year, $4.1 Million Deal

KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AUG 11 – Evans posted 25 points and led Kraken defensemen with 123 hits in his first full NHL season, earning a two-year extension worth $2.05 million annually.

  • On Monday, the Seattle Kraken agreed to a two-year extension with defenceman Ryker Evans at a $2.05 million AAV, securing him through the 2026-27 NHL season.
  • Coming through the American Hockey League, Evans re-signed as a restricted free agent without arbitration rights after finishing his first full NHL season with 25 points in 73 games.
  • Among Kraken defencemen, Evans ranked third with 123 hits and 106 blocked shots, played mostly on the third pairing, and scored one power-play goal.
  • From Seattle's perspective, general manager Jason Botterill said Evans showed year-over-year improvement and the Kraken secured their last unsigned player from last season.
  • Following his NHL debut, Evans made his international debut with Team Canada at this year's IIHF Men's World Championship, recording two assists in eight games.
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Defenseman Ryker Evans agrees to 2-year extension with Seattle Kraken

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans has agreed to a two-year contract extension. The deal carries a $2.05 million average annual value and runs through the 2026-27 season.

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King5 News broke the news in Seattle, United States on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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