Former Florida Panthers forward Zac Dalpe has joined the Seattle Kraken organization as the Player Development Consultant.

Dalpe retired from professional hockey following the Charlotte Checkers' loss in the Calder Cup finals. The 35-year-old played in just three games during the post-season, but recorded one goal, serving as the captain.  

In his Panthers tenure, Dalpe scored two goals and four points in 15 games while adding a goal in 13 playoff games when the Panthers lost in the Stanley Cup finals to the Vegas Golden Knights. 

Dalpe was a journeyman throughout his NHL career, playing games with the Carolina Hurricanes, Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild and the Columbus Blue Jackets before joining the Panthers. 

His experience of not only playing in the AHL but serving as a captain on multiple teams (captained the Cleveland Monsters in his final year before joining the Panthers) should help him in his new role. 

The Kraken also hired Adam Purner as a video analyst. Purner is receiving his first job in the NHL after spending five seasons in the AHL and five seasons in the WHL as a video coach. Purner also worked as the video coach for Team USA at the 2022 women's world championship.

Kraken Hire Former NHLer Zac Dalpe and Adam PurnerThe Seattle Kraken have hired Zac Dalpe as a player development consultant and Adam Purner as a video analyst.