Matty Beniers news and updates cover the Seattle Kraken center selected second overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the franchise’s first-ever pick. Coverage includes his University of Michigan tenure, his 2023 Calder Memorial Trophy win as the Kraken’s first, his seven-year, $50 million contract extension signed in August 2024, and his role as an alternate captain. Reports also track his international play for Team USA, including gold at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, and his ongoing contributions as a two-way center entering the 2025 season.