Kraken Recall Defenseman Ville Ottavainen from AHL Amidst Injury Concerns

The Seattle Kraken have recalled defenseman Ville Ottavainen from their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, to serve as the team's seventh defenseman. This move comes as Brandon Montour is out indefinitely due to a personal family matter. The 23-year-old Finnish defenseman, drafted 99th overall in 2021, previously made his NHL debut last season, recording an assist in 14:24 of ice time. Standing 6-foot-5 and 210 pounds, Ottavainen has shown promise in the AHL and will now be a backup option, ready to step into the lineup should another defenseman face injury or unavailability. The Kraken are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.