The ghost must have followed Tanev to Seattle, because even in his Kraken headshots, that frightened look is still around. Heading into the 2024-25 season, Tanev is still seeing ghosts.

Brandon Tanev is ready for spooky season … again. The Seattle Kraken forward continued the tradition of his viral wide-eyed headshot ahead of the 2024-25 season with an updated version during ...

Tanev, 33, is an original member of the Kraken and a popular player, known for his wide-eyed, annual mug shots. He joked after the first picture was taken and unveiled in 2021 that he saw a ghost ...

Tanev joked that he saw a ghost as the picture was taken, the gag “caught traction,” and he’s adopted the facial expression in every official team photo since.

After three complete seasons, the Seattle Kraken have traded forward Brandon Tanev to the Winnipeg Jets. The veteran forward is headed to Manitoba in exchange for a second-round in the 2027 NHL Draft.