Ryker Evans is back! The Seattle Kraken have re-signed the promising defenseman to a two-year contract, and host Erica L. Ayala breaks down what this means for the team’s future. 

From Evans’ standout stats in his first full NHL season to how he fits into the Kraken’s youth movement strategy, this episode is packed with insights every Seattle hockey fan needs to know. 

Plus, Erica discusses the team’s top players heading into the 2025-26 season and the broader impact of this move on the Kraken’s roster development.

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 - Intro 

01:40 - Ryker Evans Re-signs 

10:57 - Top 7 Seattle Kraken Players 

12:38 - Ranking Seattle Kraken Players 

13:55 - Exercise: Rank Top 2 Kraken Players 

37:24 - All-Time Seattle Kraken List 

38:11 - Kraken's NHL Ranking 

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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.

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