FILE - Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, March 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
August 11, 2025 - 4:28 PM
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans agreed Monday to a two-year contract extension, which carries a $2.05 million average annual value and runs through the 2026-27 season.
Evans, 23, recorded 25 points on five goals and 20 assists in 73 games during his first full season with the Kraken. Seattle’s second-round pick in the 2021 draft, Evans made his NHL debut Dec. 7, 2023.
“Ryker took a positive step forward in his first full season in the NHL,” general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement. “Since turning pro, he’s shown improvement year over year, and we’re confident he’ll take his game to another level next season. We’re happy to have him under contract.”
The 6-foot, 195-pound defenseman has 34 points in 109 NHL games. He made his international debut with Team Canada at this year's world hockey championship, where he recorded two assists in eight games.
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