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Kraken Sign Defenseman Ryker Evans to $4.1 Million Deal

8/12/2025

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The Seattle Kraken have signed defenseman Ryker Evans to a two-year contract worth $4.1 million.
Drafted 35th overall in 2021, Evans excelled in the AHL, recording 44 points in 71 games.
Despite a challenging NHL debut with nine points in 36 games, he demonstrated promising metrics.
Evans is anticipated to develop further as the Kraken transition away from veteran players.

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The Seattle Kraken have signed defenseman Ryker Evans to a two-year contract worth $4.1 million.
Drafted 35th overall in 2021, Evans excelled in the AHL, recording 44 points in 71 games.
Despite a challenging NHL debut with nine points in 36 games, he demonstrated promising metrics.
Evans is anticipated to develop further as the Kraken transition away from veteran players.