Kraken Re-Sign Defenseman Josh Mahura To A Two-Year Extension
May 30, 2025 — SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken have signed defenseman Josh Mahura to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth an average annual value of $907,500, General Manager Jason Botterill announced Friday.
Mahura, 27, played 64 games for the Kraken during the 2024–25 season, posting nine assists, 89 hits (fifth on the team), and 54 blocked shots.
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The six-foot, 193-pound defenseman was originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the third round (85th overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft. He has appeared in 255 NHL games combined between the Kraken, Florida Panthers, and Anaheim Ducks, recording 54 points (10 goals, 44 assists) and 110 penalty minutes. He was part of the Florida Panthers' 2024 Stanley Cup-winning roster and has 21 career playoff appearances.
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