Kraken Send O’Brien to AHL

The Seattle Kraken continue their roster tinkering by assigning forward Jake O’Brien to the AHL, a move that signals they're prioritizing depth over experimentation right now. O’Brien, who’s been bouncing between the NHL and minors, showed flashes but couldn’t crack the lineup consistently amid Seattle’s push for playoff positioning. This demotion raises questions about his long-term fit in a bottom-six role, especially as the Kraken scout other options ahead of crunch time.