US EditionRyan Lindgren Plans to Bring His Defensive-Minded Ways to Seattle Kraken
- Just hours after the start of the 2025 UFA period, the Seattle Kraken secured defenseman Ryan Lindgren with a four-year contract worth $4.5 million annually.
- This signing came after Lindgren's 2024-25 season, which he divided between the New York Rangers and the Colorado Avalanche following a mid-season trade in 2025.
- Kraken GM Jason Botterill highlighted Lindgren's physicality, penalty kill ability, playoff experience, and said the acquisition furthers their goal to be stronger around both nets next season.
- Botterill highlighted the limited talent available in the 2025 free agent class, emphasized that trades remain the most viable option for immediate roster improvements, and described Lindgren as a dedicated player who gives maximum effort every shift.
- Lindgren's addition may allow the Kraken to trade another defenseman and supports building depth and competition across positions amid a condensed Olympic schedule.
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Ryan Lindgren plans to bring his defensive-minded ways to Seattle Kraken
Ryan Lindgren has signed a four-year, $18 million contract with the Seattle Kraken. The 27-year-old defenseman aims to strengthen a team that struggled defensively last season, allowing 3.20 goals against per game. Lindgren, known for his defensive skills rather than…
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The Seattle Kraken bolstered their blueline on Tuesday, signing free agent defenseman Ryan Lindgren to a four-year contract with a $4.5M AAV. Lindgren, 27, set career highs in assists (18) and points (22) and tied his personal best in goals (4) in 72 regular-season games last season. He recorded 19 points in 54 games with the Rangers before he was traded to the Avalanche on March 1. Source
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