# Seattle Kraken organizational and roster updates

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> Updated: 2026-09-16T21:55:55.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Seattle Kraken have implemented several organizational changes ahead of the 2026–27 season, affecting both roster composition and leadership structures.

Initial moves included re-signing restricted free agent forward Jacob Melanson to a three-year contract and adding players such as Mackie Samoskevich, Bobby McMann, and Curtis Douglas. These additions followed the departures of Jaden Schwartz and Jamie Oleksiak.

Subsequent updates focused on the front office and team leadership. The organization hired former Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Chuck Fletcher as a senior advisor to General Manager Jason Botterill. On the ice, Jordan Eberle remains captain, while Brandon Montour, Vince Dunn, Matty Beniers, and Adam Larsson were named alternate captains to fill vacancies left by former players.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Seattle Kraken announce front office hire and leadership updates

The Seattle Kraken have appointed Chuck Fletcher as a senior advisor to the GM and named defensemen Brandon Montour and Vince Dunn as alternate captains.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-kraken-announce-front-office-hire-and-leadership-updates

### 2026-09-04: Seattle Kraken announce roster moves and contract signings

The Seattle Kraken have bolstered their roster by re-signing Jacob Melanson to a three-year deal and adding Mackie Samoskevich and Bobby McMann, following several veteran departures.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-kraken-announce-roster-moves-and-contract-signings

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