Is the Beniers' contract a risk or a reward for the Seattle Kraken's future? Join host Erica L. Ayala as she delves into the implications of Matty Beniers' deal for the Kraken and the broader NHL landscape. From evaluating its impact on young stars to considering the legacy of the Kraken's front office, Erica covers it all on Locked on Kraken. Don't miss out on a deep dive into what this contract means for the team's strategy and potential ripple effects across the league. 

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ABOUT LOCKED ON KRAKEN Locked On Kraken is a daily podcast covering the 32nd NHL team! Host and freelancer journalist Erica L. Ayala (Locked on WBB, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and more) helped the then NHL Seattle franchise launch the Seattle Kraken brand back in July 2020. 
 

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 

02:43 - Beniers Contract Analysis 

06:02 - Impact of Beniers Contract on Marco Rossi 

10:22 - Impact of Beniers Contract on Wyatt Johnston 

16:33 - Kraken Contracts: Players on the Hot Seat 

22:40 - Ron Francis: Seattle Kraken's Hot Seat 

27:50 - Referee Stephen Hiff Overview 

33:44 - Nate Bastian and Brandon Montour Discussion 

35:24 - Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Insights 

35:32 - Algeria's Performance at 2024 Amerigol LATAM Cup 

37:43 - Kraken Connections: Bellemare and Ilies Djamel 

40:17 - Front Office Updates and Wrap-Up