Morrison's only NHL action came in a four-game stint with the Kraken in the 2023-24 season, but has otherwise played exclusively in the AHL. The undrafted 23-year-old forward has 56 points (27G / 29A) in 61 games this season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL).
Melanson will be the odd-man out when the Kraken travel to Tampa Bay on Thursday. He will replaced by the recently recalled Oscar Fisker-Molgaard.
Fisker-Molgaard made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring one assist in three games, and has been recalled by a Seattle team desperate for an offensive uptick. The 21-year-old second-round pick from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft has 32 points (10G / 22A) in 46 games this season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL).
Amid a five-game losing streak (0-4-1), Seattle will try to right their ship by turning to Grubauer on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 34-year-old Grubauer didn't provide much optimism in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 25 shots (.800 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the same Lightning team. Since returning from the Olympic break, Grubauer has a 3.49 GAA and .875 SV% in five appearances (1-3-0). Seattle enters Thursday's contest as sizable +248 road underdogs against a Tampa Bay team on a five-game point streak (4-0-1).
Nils Hoglander will draw back into Vancouver's lineup on Thursday, resulting in Douglas being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Dougal is averaging 9:00 time-on-ice and has a -4 plus/minus in five games with the Canucks.
Amid a five-game losing streak (0-4-1), Seattle will try to right their ship by turning to Grubauer on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 34-year-old Grubauer didn't provide much optimism in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 25 shots (.800 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the same Lightning team. Since returning from the Olympic break, Grubauer has a 3.49 GAA and .875 SV% in five appearances (1-3-0). Seattle enters Thursday's contest as sizable +248 road underdogs against a Tampa Bay team on a five-game point streak (4-0-1).
Samoskevich has not played Florida's previous two games and will miss at least one more, out on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. The 23-year-old Samoskevich is averaging 14:15 time-on-ice, recording 23 points (6G / 17A), 123 hits, and 139 shots in 66 games this season. His next chance to return will be on Saturday against the New York Islanders.
Samoskevich has not play Florida's previous two games, but he could re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. The 23-year-old Samoskevich is averaging 14:15 time-on-ice, recording 23 points (6G / 17A), 123 hits, and 139 shots in 66 games this season.
Nyman has played 26 games with Seattle this season, scoring six points (4G / 2A), but will work on seasoning his game at the AHL level. In a corresponding move, Seattle recalled Oscar Fisker-Molgaard from the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL).
Fisker-Molgaard made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring one assist in three games, and has been recalled by a Seattle team desperate for an offensive uptick. The 21-year-old second-round pick from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft has 32 points (10G / 22A) in 46 games this season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL).
Fleury will slot into the Kraken lineup on Tuesday as the seventh defenceman. Jani Nyman will sit in his place.
Nyman will take a seat on Tuesday as the Kraken opt to dress an extra defenceman. Cade Fleury draws into the lineup in his place.
The Kraken, losers of three straight, are doing themselves no favours in their race for a Wild Card spot, and hope to rebound on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Daccord saved 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Panthers two weeks ago and will hope to replicate that performance on Tuesday. That said, the 29-year-old Daccord has struggled lately, posting a 3.26 GAA and .893 SV% in nine games since the Olympic break (3-6-0). Seattle enters the action as +119 road underdogs.
The Kraken, losers of three straight, are doing themselves no favours in their race for a Wild Card spot, and hope to rebound on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Daccord saved 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Panthers two weeks ago and will hope to replicate that performance on Tuesday. That said, the 29-year-old Daccord has struggled lately, posting a 3.26 GAA and .893 SV% in nine games since the Olympic break (3-6-0). Seattle enters the action as +119 road underdogs.
Seattle will be without Winterton for an undetermined amount of time as he tends to personal matters. The 22-yera-old forward is averaging 11:47 time-on-ice and has 18 points (4G / 14A) in 62 games this season.
Samoskevich did not play in Florida's previous game and is expected to miss at least a few more outings. The 23-year-old Samoskevich is averaging 14:15 time-on-ice, recording 123 hits, 139 shots, and 23 pints (6G / 17A) in 66 games this season.
Samoskevich reportedly got "banged up" in Thursday night's game and will be unavailable tonight as a result. He is considered day-to-day with the injury.
