Ryker Evans Secures His Future with the Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans has agreed to extend his contract for two more years, ensuring his stay with the team until the 2026-27 season. The agreement has an average annual value of $2.05 million. Evans, 23, had a standout first full season with the Kraken, accumulating 25 points thanks to five goals and 20 assists in 73 games. Selected in the second round of the 2021 draft, Evans made his NHL debut on December 7, 2023.Botterill added that they are confident that Evans will continue to improve his game next season. The defenseman, who is 6 feet tall and weighs 195 pounds, has accumulated 34 points in 109 NHL games. In addition, he represented Canada at this year’s world hockey championship, where he recorded two assists in eight games.“Ryker took a positive step in his first full season in the NHL,” stated General Manager Jason Botterill.
Jason Botterill
