NHL Rumors: 3 Offseason Seattle Kraken Top-Six Winger Targets

The 2025-26 season was another disappointing year for the Seattle Kraken. It is clear that the Kraken need to seriously upgrade their roster this offseason if they hope to take that next step and be a playoff team next year. Their biggest need is another high-impact top-six winger.

Because of this, let's take a look at three wingers who the Kraken should kick tires on this offseason.

Alex Tuch, Buffalo Sabres

If Tuch ends up hitting the free-agent market this offseason instead of re-signing with the Sabres, the Kraken need to make a real push for him. He would provide them with a star power forward in their top six and could play very well on a line with young center Matty Beniers.

Matthew Knies, Toronto Maple Leafs

Knies is undoubtedly a player who the Kraken should have on their radar this offseason. He would be a perfect long-term fit on their roster, as he is still only 23 years old and locked up until the end of the 2030-31 season. While it would cost the Kraken a lot to land him, he would certainly be worth the price.

Owen Tippett, Philadelphia Flyers

With the Flyers having a surplus of NHL-caliber wingers, Tippett has come up in the rumor mill often this season. If the Flyers end up shopping him this offseason, the Kraken should strongly consider targeting him. The Kraken need impactful goal scorers, and Tippett has consistently shown since joining the Flyers that he can be just that.