Kraken Sign Forward John Hayden to a 2-Year Contract Extension
- On Wednesday in Seattle, the Kraken agreed to keep 30-year-old John Hayden on the roster by signing him to a two-year deal with a one-way salary structure.
- Hayden earned the extension after three seasons with the Kraken, contributing both in the NHL and American Hockey League levels.
- The 6-foot-3 center has played 269 NHL games across five teams and four seasons at Yale before turning professional.
- Hayden recorded one goal and one assist in 20 games last season for Seattle, plus 11 goals and 16 assists in 44 AHL games.
- Kraken GM Jason Botterill stated that John has played a key role within the team throughout the last three years, contributing significantly at both the NHL and AHL levels.
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Kraken sign forward John Hayden to a 2-year contract extension
The Seattle Kraken signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension Wednesday. The 30-year-old Hayden had a goal and an assist in 20 games for the Kraken last season. He also had 11 goals and 16 assists in…
Kraken sign John Hayden to two-year extension - Daily Faceoff
The Seattle Kraken announced they signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension Wednesday. HAY HAY WHADDAYA SAY… guess who signed an extension today?! 👀✍️ We've signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way deal. pic.twitter.com/dFtNea5xW0 — Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) May 28, 2025 Hayden, 30, had a goal and an assist in 20 games for the Kraken last season. He also played 44 games for the team’s AHL affiliate, th…
John Hayden secures two-year, one-way contract extension as Seattle Kraken bolster their roster for battle ahead
In a strategic move aimed at fortifying their lineup, the Seattle Kraken have inked forward John Hayden to a pivotal two-year, one-way contract extension. This decision underscores the team’s commitment to building a robust squad capable of contending in the fiercely competitive NHL landscape. A Strategic Acquisition John Hayden, whose journey to the Seattle Kraken has been marked by determination and skillful play, now finds himself at the hear…
Kraken Sign John Hayden To Two-Year Extension
The Seattle Kraken have signed forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension. The deal will carry a league-minimum, $775K salary. This is notably Hayden’s first one-way contract since the 2020-21 season, which he spent on a one-year, one-way deal with the Arizona Coyotes. Hayden will re-up for a fourth season with the Kraken with this move. That will mark the longest Hayden has spent with one organization throughout his nine-year…
Kraken ink John Hayden to two-year contract extension
John Hayden is staying on the West Coast. Hayden signed a two-year contract, one-way extension with the Seattle Kraken, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal is worth $775,000 per year. Hayden, 30, registered a goal and an assist in 20 games for Seattle this season. The veteran also posted 11 goals and 16 assists over 44 games in the American Hockey League. “John has been an important player in our organization over the past three seasons, …
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