The Seattle Kraken have made a significant commitment to goaltender Joey Daccord, signing him to a five-year contract worth $25 million. Daccord, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season, was previously earning $1.2 million annually on a two-year deal.
This new contract for Daccord comes amidst a trend of goaltenders signing lucrative long-term deals. For example, Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins recently agreed to an eight-year contract worth $8.25 million annually, while Linus Ullmark of the Ottawa Senators signed a four-year deal also worth $8.25 million annually.
Daccord’s performance during the 2023-24 season played a significant role in earning him this new contract. He achieved several career highs and helped the Kraken stay in playoff contention until late January. With this new deal, Daccord joins Philipp Grubauer as the Kraken’s goaltending tandem for the foreseeable future.
Looking ahead, the Kraken will have 12% of their salary cap allocated to their goaltenders for the 2025-26 season, making it the fourth-highest amount in the league. This investment reflects the team’s confidence in Daccord and Grubauer’s abilities to anchor the team in net.
Overall, this contract extension signifies the Kraken’s belief in Daccord’s potential and underscores their commitment to building a competitive team for the seasons to come. With Daccord locked in for the long term, fans can look forward to seeing him continue to grow and excel in the blue paint for the Seattle Kraken.