With Oleksiak's contract expiring after the season, Botterill should trade him now to get out ahead of that issue. The Kraken should not be interested in bringing Oleksiak back in 2026 free agency.

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As part of the trade package, the Lightning will get Bjorkstrand and Gourde, who waived their no-trade clauses to go there, along with a fifth-round pick in exchange for a first-round pick in 2026 ...

The full trade has Bjorkstrand and Gourde going to the Lightning and a 2026 fifth-round pick. Seattle and Detroit are retaining 50% of Gourde’s salary as part of a three-way deal. The Kraken are ...

Jayden Schwartz and Jamie Oleksiak are the biggest targets that buying teams should be looking at. Combining any of these players could net Seattle another first-round pick. Article Continues Below ...

Friedman also mentioned that players like Jaden Schwartz, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Andre Burakovsky, Jamie Oleksiak and Jared McCann could be moved if the price is right.

Another player you mentioned, Oleksiak, but another player that’s also out there, Jared McCann. And McCann’s got two more years left on his contract. He’s got a 10-team no-trade list, but there is a ...

Jan 16, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) warms up before a game against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre.

Matinee Far From Idle in Kraken Win Elite defenders Jamie Oleksiak and Adam Larsson provide timely offense to boost Kraken to third win the last four games, cracking open a back-and-forth game ...

Oliver Bjorkstrand picked up the assist, and after scoring his third goal of the season, Oleksiak celebrated by pointing his huge left hockey glove right at Bjorkstrand.

Jaden Schwartz, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Jamie Oleksiak each have an additional year on their contract after this season and could fetch a decent return for teams looking to add depth on their wings ...