Kraken Hire Zac Dalpe, Adam Purner To Development Team

Seattle Kraken hire video analyst Adam Purner away from Hershey Bears

The Hershey Bears saw more turnover in their organization on Wednesday. Adam Purner, the team’s beloved video analyst, received a promotion to the NHL, getting hired by the Seattle Kraken. The announcement of Purner’s hiring came along with the news that Charlotte Checkers captain Zac Dalpe was named the Kraken’s new player development consultant. The #SeaKraken have hired Zac Dalpe as a player development consultant and Adam Purner as video an…

Kraken Hire Zac Dalpe, Adam Purner To Development Team

The Seattle Kraken have announced two late-summer hires. Recently retired pro Zac Dalpe will join the club as a Player Development Consultant, and Adam Purner will take on the role of Video Analyst, in the 2025-26 season. Dalpe played through over 15 years between the NHL and AHL lineups, while Purner has spent the last three seasons as the video coach for the AHL’s Hershey Bears. Dalpe will waste no time in continuing his career in the hockey w…