The Seattle Kraken have secured their captain and top scorer Jordan Eberle for two more seasons with a $5.5 million AAV extension, a key move as they aim to climb the Western Conference standings and solidify their contender status.
The Seattle Kraken have signed captain Jordan Eberle to a two-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season with an average annual value of $5.5 million, general manager Jason Botterill announced Friday, as confirmed by Associated Press. This deal retains the heart of Seattle’s offense during a critical playoff push.
Eberle, 35, is currently leading the Kraken with 22 goals and 42 points in 59 games this season, marking his highest goal total since the 2021-22 campaign. His resurgent scoring has been instrumental in Seattle’s quest for a postseason berth.
“Obviously, when you have an opportunity to sign your captain for another two years, your leading scorer, a player that exemplifies so much that the Seattle Kraken are about, we are ecstatic to have him part of our organization for two more years,” Botterill stated. “He’s a great leader for our young players.”
Eberle’s loyalty to Seattle is evident; he has been with the franchise since its inaugural 2021-22 season and now ranks second in team history in goals (89) and third in assists (130) and points (219). His emotional connection to the city was clear in his response: “My family and I love Seattle. The organization is world-class, the culture here is incredible and the fans have been amazing since Day 1. We want to win here and I really believe we’re building something special in Seattle.”
Eberle’s franchise credentials are substantial:
- Second all-time in Kraken goals (89)
- Third in assists (130)
- Third in total points (219)
- On pace for his best goal-scoring season since 2011-12
Drafted No. 22 overall in 2008, Eberle brings 770 points in 1,119 career NHL games to Seattle, providing veteran stability alongside emerging stars. This extension is a strategic investment: by locking in their captain at a reasonable $5.5 million AAV, the Kraken preserve cap flexibility while rewarding the player who has embodied their identity since expansion.
For fans, this move quashes any speculation about Eberle’s future and signals a full commitment to contending now. The Kraken, often on the fringe of the playoff race, now have a proven scorer and locker-room leader anchoring their core. It also sets a precedent for retaining homegrown talent, crucial for a young franchise building a sustainable winner.
With the trade deadline approaching, Seattle’s focus shifts to supplementing Eberle’s production with complementary pieces. His contract ensures that the team’s offensive structure remains intact, giving prospects and new acquisitions a consistent leader to rally around. The Western Conference is brutal, but Eberle’s extension makes the Kraken a more formidable and confident squad.
Ultimately, this isn’t just a contract—it’s a statement that Seattle believes in its current window. Eberle’s journey from expansion draft pick to franchise icon is complete, and his presence ensures the Kraken’s culture of hard work and connectivity endures as they chase playoff glory.
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