Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve, signaling he's ready to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against San Jose. Dunn has been out for 19 games, skating in just four contests so far this season. He's a true workhorse at the back for Seattle and should give the team a huge boost. Dunn's return will likely bump Brandon Montour back down to the second power-play unit, and he will replace Ryker Evans in the top four.
Vince Dunn Could Be An Option For Kraken Next Week
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) might be back in action next week. He will join the team for a brief two-game road trip, which begins on Saturday in L.A., but Dunn isn't quite ready to play yet. However, per Scott Malone of Root Sports, Dunn could return to the lineup later next week. An upper-body injury has kept Dunn out for 15 games. During his absence, Ryker Evans has skated in a top-four role, with Brandon Montour quarterbacking the first power-play unit. It looks like the two will handle extra work for at least three more games.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. Dunn has missed one contest and will be absent for a few more, as he will be required to sit out either 24 days or 10 games. The earliest he can return is a matchup against Columbus on Nov. 12. Seattle has called up Cale Fleury for additional defensive depth. Josh Mahura practiced on the first defensive pairing with Adam Larsson on Monday. Brandon Montour has joined the first power-play unit, with Ryker Evans hopping on the second.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (undisclosed) has been labeled as day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup against Calgary. Dunn missed the third period of Thursday's 6-4 win over Philadelphia, and Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma suggested it was for precautionary reasons. However, Dunn does appear to be dealing with an injury and didn't practice on Friday. The 27-year-old has already missed one game this season because of an upper-body injury. He has tallied three points (one goal, two assists) in four outings while registering 10 shots on goal and 10 blocks. If Dunn can't go against the Flames, Josh Mahura will replace him in the lineup, with Ryker Evans moving up to a top-pairing role in defense. Evans has been in good form, with four points (one goal, three assists) in five games. He would have even more fantasy value in a larger role.
Vince Dunn Exits Thursday's Action For Precautionary Reasons
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn missed the third period of Thursday's 6-4 win over Philadelphia for precautionary reasons. Dunn sat out a game last weekend with an upper-body injury, and his early exit on Thursday left fantasy managers worrying, but luckily, he appears to be fine for Saturday's matchup against Calgary. The Kraken will also be delighted to know that Dunn isn't bothered by anything serious and is simply a bit banged up. He's second on the team with 14 blocks and has tallied three points (one goal, two assists) in four appearances this season. Dunn collected a power-play assist on Thursday before his exit.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash with Nashville. He wasn't available for Sunday's matchup against Dallas but could return on Tuesday after participating in the morning skate. Before getting hurt, Dunn notched two points (one goal, one assist) with six shots on goal and six blocks in the first two games of the season. His absence allowed Josh Mahura to make his season debut on Sunday, but he will likely head to the press box on Tuesday if Dunn is ready to return.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) is considered day-to-day. Dunn was hurt on a hard hit in Saturday's matchup against Minnesota and sat out Sunday's 2-0 loss to Dallas. However, he shouldn't miss too much time. Dunn collected points in each of his first two games of the season, tallying a goal and an assist with six shots on goal and six blocks. In Sunday's loss, Ryker Evans replaced Dunn on the top defensive pairing, with Josh Mahura entering the lineup to work on the bottom pairing. The setup will likely remain the same on Tuesday versus Nashville if Dunn isn't ready to return.
Vince Dunn Getting Close To Return, Won't Play Tuesday
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) was skating in a regular jersey during morning practice but will not play on Tuesday. Dunn was injured last Monday when he was checked from behind hard into the boards and has now missed four games as a result. The good news is that he is likely to return soon, giving his fantasy owners a nice boost heading into their playoff matchups. Seattle's powerplay quarterback has 45 points (11 goals, 34 assists) in 57 games this year as he continues to prove himself as a high-end offensive defenseman.
Vince Dunn Exits Monday's Game With Undisclosed Injury
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn sustained an undisclosed injury in Monday's 4-2 win over Calgary. He exited the contest in the third period after absorbing a hit from Flames forward Martin Pospisil. Dunn put in a big performance in the win, posting one assist and recording two blocks with a plus-four rating. The talented blue-liner leads the Kraken with 34 assists and has amassed 45 total points in 57 outings. Seattle will be back at it on Tuesday against the Jets, and it's unclear if Dunn will be available for the game.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (undisclosed) will jump back into the lineup Wednesday against Chicago. The prolific blue-liner has been absent for four games. Dunn is averaging a career-high 0.83 points per game and has been held off the score sheet just six times since the start of last month. He's posted eight goals and 27 assists in 42 appearances while averaging over 23 minutes a night on Seattle's first defensive pairing and top power-play unit. Dunn's return means an exit from the lineup for Ryker Evans.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn couldn't save the team from a 4-3 overtime defeat against Calgary on Monday, but he had a very productive outing individually, potting the team's first goal and delivering an assist. Dunn found his way back to the score sheet after seeing a five-game point streak snap last time out against Vancouver. Across his last 11 outings, the 27-year-old has been held without a point just twice, and the red-hot form has put Dunn among the league's highest-scoring defensemen. He's sitting on 18 points (three goals, 15 assists) through 20 outings this season.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn has re-signed with the team, inking a four-year, $29.4 million deal. The 26-year-old was a restricted free agent and had an arbitration hearing scheduled for July 24. Dunn, who will carry a cap hit of $7.35 million through to 2026-27, earned a big contract following a career year. He was tied for the 10th-most points among all defensemen last season, posting 14 goals and 50 assists in 81 appearances. For his entire career, Dunn has registered 53 goals and 201 points in 421 regular-season games. The offensively-gifted blue-liner plays over 23 minutes on a nightly basis for Seattle and should be among the league's most prolific defensemen again in 2023-24.
Vince Dunn Extends Scoring Streak With Two Assists
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn extended his point streak to four games with a two-assist effort in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars. He was plus-two for the game and had a very productive 21-minute night with one shot on goal, one block, three hits and two penalty minutes, but the Kraken were blown away by Dallas early on and simply couldn't compete this time around. Dunn has suddenly sparked into life offensively in the matchup. He posted only one point in seven games against Colorado in the first round but has started the second round with a nice scoring streak.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn finished Thursday's 4-2 loss to Dallas with one assist, picking it up on Tye Kartye's second goal of the playoffs. Dunn had two shots on goal himself and registered one hit in 21:53 of ice time. The 26-year-old has struggled to replicate his superb regular-season form in the playoffs, but Dunn has improved his offensive production in his most recent outings, getting all three of his postseason points in the last four games. He has also registered 19 shots, 13 hits and 17 blocks across nine appearances in these playoffs.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn posted two assists on Monday against Dallas to extend his career-high and franchise-record point streak to 10 games. The impressive scoring run also currently marks the longest active point streak in the league. Dunn has improved it with multiple points in each of his last three outings. Since Jan. 1, Dunn has put up 35 points to lead all defensemen, and he's had an incredible campaign overall for Seattle with 55 points, 102 hits and 66 blocks in 67 games.
Vince Dunn Keeps Point Streak Going With Two Assists
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn posted two assists in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Blue Jackets, stretching his point streak to five games. Both of his assists came in power-play situations. It's been a great year for Dunn in Seattle, with him sitting third in scoring on the team with 47 points in 62 games and having also become a reliable player on the defensive end. The 26-year-old is closing in on 100 hits for the campaign, has 63 blocks shots to his name, and is carrying a plus-14 rating.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn extended his point streak to a franchise-record eight games by scoring the team's second goal in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Edmonton. The 25-year-old has been on fire throughout the month and is even tied with New Jersey's Jack Hughes for the most points scored among all players since Jan. 1. Dunn has racked up 14 points across 10 outings since the turn of the year. It's been a huge improvement after he had only four points in December, but Dunn has been having a productive campaign and finds himself sitting just outside the top ten in defensemen scoring with 33 points in 44 games.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn was locked and loaded in a 4-0 win Monday over the Canadiens. The 26-year-old scored and added an assist to go along with six shots on goal. He was also a plus-2. Dunn is having an impressive season, and he has been logging over 23:00 minutes of ice per game for the Kraken. He has at least a point in five of the last six contests.
Vince Dunn Collects Three Points In Win Over Toronto
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn ran the show against the Maple Leafs on Thursday, notching a goal and two assists in a 5-1 road victory. He started out with a power-play assist and Dunn's goal was the eventual game-winner in the contest. It's Dunn's fifth multi-point effort of the season and two of them have come since the calendar turned to 2023. If there was a Most Improved Player Award in the NHL, Dunn would be a good candidate for it in 2022-23, as he has gone from a minus-25 player to a plus-15 player and averages 0.65 points per game compared to last season's 0.48. The 26-year-old has produced 19 assists and 24 points in 37 games for the season.
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn was cleared from COVID protocol earlier on Saturday. However, he will not be in the lineup tonight against the Vancouver Canucks. Dunn was expected to be eased into action so maybe a few more days will do Dunn some good. The Seattle defenseman has three goals and nine assists in 28 games for the Kraken this season. He is playing nearly 20 minutes a night and Dunn is on pace for over 30 points if he can keep up his power-play production.
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