Kraken trade for winger Devin Kaplan from Flyers before season opener

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Kraken trade for winger Devin Kaplan from Flyers before season opener
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The Seattle Kraken have completed a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers prior to their season opener against the Calgary Flames. Seattle acquired 22-year-old winger Devin Kaplan in exchange for 22-year-old center David Goyette. Kaplan, a New Jersey native, played last season with the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms, while Goyette has not yet made his NHL debut. The trade represents a swap of young players seeking more opportunities as the new season begins. The Kraken’s first game is scheduled for Thursday evening.

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  • •Kraken acquire Devin Kaplan, a 22-year-old winger.
  • •Flyers receive David Goyette, also 22, in a straight swap.
  • •Kaplan played in the AHL last season, scoring 13 points.
  • •Goyette is yet to make his NHL debut after being drafted in 2022.
  • •Kraken open the season on October 2 in Calgary.
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The Seattle Kraken open their season on Thursday night. They weren’t resting on their laurels in the hours leading up to their road game in Calgary against the Flames, though. They’ve pulled off a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers. The deal is a swap of young players who both are on the fringes of the […] The post Kraken Make Trade With Flyers For 22-Year-Old Winger appeared first on HEAVY.

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