As the 2023-24 NHL season approaches, Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer is ramping up his preparations in the Emerald City. The veteran netminder returned to Seattle in late July to focus on his training, signaling a renewed commitment to the team ahead of the sixth and final year of his contract, which he signed in the summer of 2021 just before the Kraken's inaugural season. With a strong performance, Grubauer will be instrumental in the team's bid to make a deeper playoff run, and his dedication to getting ready for the season is a promising sign for Kraken fans. As the Kraken look to build on their previous seasons, Grubauer's hard work behind the scenes could be a key factor in their success.

Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer returned to Seattle in late July to focus on his preparations for the sixth and final year of a contract signed in summer 2021 ahead of the team’s inaugural season.