Seattle – The Seattle Kraken announced Thursday that veteran defenseman Ryan Lindgren has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks. Lindgren, 28, suffered an upper‑body injury early in the first period of Tuesday’s 6‑2 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Injury details and timeline
According to the team’s medical staff, Lindgren was hit from behind by Golden Knights forward Marc Gatcomb. The collision caused an upper‑body issue that required the Kraken to move him to injured reserve, a roster move that opens a spot for a replacement player while Lindgren recovers.
The injured‑reserve designation means Lindgren will be unavailable for at least seven days and could miss up to six weeks, depending on his progress in rehabilitation. The Kraken expect to have a clearer timeline as Lindgren’s treatment proceeds.
Lindgren’s role with Seattle
Since joining the Kraken, Lindgren has been a steady presence on the blue line, bringing experience from his previous stints with the New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche. This season, he logged just under four minutes of ice time in the loss to Vegas, recording no points but maintaining a plus‑3 rating in the four games he has played.
Lindgren is currently in the second year of a four‑year, $18 million contract with Seattle. His veteran leadership and defensive reliability have been valuable as the Kraken continue to build a competitive roster.
Team outlook
The Kraken (2‑2‑0) are set to begin a five‑game road trip on Friday, opening against the Detroit Red Wings. Head coach Dave Hakstol emphasized the need for depth players to step up while Lindgren recovers, noting that the team’s defensive structure remains solid despite the setback.
Seattle’s management has not indicated any immediate roster moves beyond the injured‑reserve placement, but the team will likely call up a player from its AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, to fill the defensive vacancy.
Career snapshot
Over his NHL career, Lindgren has amassed 111 points (16 goals, 95 assists) and a plus‑100 rating across 485 games with the Rangers, Avalanche and Kraken. His experience and steady play have made him a reliable option on the back end for Seattle’s young core.
Fans can follow updates on Lindgren’s recovery through the Kraken’s official website and social media channels. The team hopes to see him back on the ice as soon as his health permits, reinforcing the defensive corps for the remainder of the season.
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