US EditionKraken defenseman Ryker Evans out approximately 6 to 8 weeks with upper-body injury
Evans sustained an upper-body injury during preseason and will miss the first six to eight weeks, including Seattle's season opener, impacting the Kraken's defensive lineup.
- Seattle Kraken blue-liner Ryker Evans is expected to miss between six and eight weeks due to an upper-body injury, as announced by the team on October 1, 2025, in Seattle.
- Evans sustained the injury during training camp, compounding a Kraken roster challenged by multiple players battling injuries including winger Kappo Kakko.
- Evans, a 23-year-old left-shooting defenseman drafted in 2021, tallied 25 points over 73 games in his first complete NHL season and appeared for Team Canada for the first time at this year’s world hockey championship.
- In August, general manager Jason Botterill commended Evans for his continued yearly progress during his initial full NHL season and highlighted their confidence in his development, coinciding with the announcement of his contract extension.
- Evans is expected to miss the Kraken's October 9 season opener against the Anaheim Ducks, and his absence along with others’ injuries poses challenges for the team's defense depth.
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Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans out approximately 6 to 8 weeks with upper-body injury
Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans will be out for six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Evans is expected to miss the first few weeks of games, including Seattle’s season opener on Oct. 9 against the Anaheim Ducks.
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NHL.com: Boston Bruins forward Viktor Arvidsson is out with an illness. Forward Casey Mittelstadt has a lower-body issue but is expected to practice today. Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson has a “short-term” ailment that will keep him off the ice. Also out for the Sabres currently are Mattias Samuelsson (upper-body), Owen Power (strain), Jordan Greenway (mid-body), and Noah Ostlund (undisclosed). Defensem…
Kraken Defender Ryker Evans out 6-8 weeks with Upper Body Injury
From one less than ideal situation to an even worse one. The Kraken announced today that they will be without Ryker Evans for 6 to 8 weeks, as the result of an upper body injury. Evans was expected to be a mainstay player for Seattle, and played 25:40 of TOI against the Flames on Monday night. This injury is just one of an increasing number of long injuries the Kraken will have… Source
Ryker Evans Out Six To Eight Weeks With Upper-Body Injury
While defenseman Vince Dunn is being evaluated for a mild injury, the Seattle Kraken are confirmed to be without at least one defenseman to begin the 2025-26 campaign. The Kraken announced that Ryker Evans will miss the next six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury. It’s an unfortunate circumstance for Evans on the Kraken, as the defenseman was likely to start the year as the team’s next best option on the left side behind Dunn. Seattle sign…
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