Locked On Kraken - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Kraken

It was the best of times! Seattle Kraken fans were excited about the return of their beloved hockey team. A new intro video, a new blue-chip rookie. What could go wrong?

It was the worst of times! The Kraken gave up a goal in the first 12 seconds of the home opener to ... THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS, yuck! To boot, Shane Wright was nowhere to be found.

If you read Kraken Twitter, you might be inclined to believe Dooms Day is upon us. Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala does her best to offer some perspective. She discusses the plan (question mark) for Shane Wright, what the Seattle defense needs to do against Carolina's free-wheeling offense, and more.

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Well, Game 1 didn't end the way we wanted it to. The Seattle Kraken fell to the Anaheim Ducks in OT 5-4. The offense was buzzing, and Beniers, Andre Burakovsky, and Oliver Bjorkstrand all scored - Jared McCann got the game-opener – but the defense will be a problem.

Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala recapped the game with Locked on Ducks host JD Hernandez live on Playback. Listen to their immediate thoughts. Later on the show, Ryan Donato explains why rebounding from the game 1 loss is a balance between playing with "a bit of piss and vinegar" and just forgetting about it.

Finally, we get you ready for tonight's game against the Los Angeles Kings. We're gonna be watching LIVE on Playback. Hope to see you tonight!

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Issa GAME DAY!

And not just any game day. This one is for all the marbles! Okay, not all the marbles, but it is for bragging rights against our Pacific Division frenemies, the Anaheim Ducks. Hear from Kraken rookie Shane Wright and newcomer Andre Burakovsky ahead of the first regular season game in the second-ever Seattle Kraken season.

Can't make it to Anaheim? No worries, there are plenty of ways to watch, including with us on Playback.

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As we prepare for the official start of Season 2 for the Seattle Kraken, we figured we should get to know the completion a little better. Locked on Predators co-host Ann Kimmel leads a conversation about the best in the Western Conference. Ann took the Central Division and I handled the Pacific Division.

The categories are:

Be sure to follow Ann and Locked on Predators. You can also read Ann's fantastic coverage of the Nashville Predators on Inside the Predators.

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It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN!

The Seattle Kraken drop the puck on their second-ever season on Wednesday. That, of course, means they had to trim the final NHL roster. Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala walks through what we know about the final roster.

But first, what did we learn from the final Preseason Game against the Edmonton Oilers? Erica naturally focuses on defense and one or two other things that will need to improve before we take on the Anaheim Ducks for the real deal on Wednesday.

Speaking of Wednesday, Locked on Kraken is hosting a live WATCH PARTY on Playback TV. Grab your snacks, your drinks, and your Kraken gear, and cheer for Seattle from the comfort of your home.

Finally, TW/SA: Erica challenges the hockey community to #DropTheGloves and protect the hockey community from sexual misconduct and abuse. We all need to do our part to make stories like these eventually end. For now, we must believe those who come forward and eliminate a culture that ignores, accepts, or protects predatory behaviors.

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Happy Friday, Seattle Kraken fans!

Let's prepare for our final tune-up before starting our second-ever season. Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala goes LIVE on YouTube to discuss the final preseason game ahead of Wednesday's second-ever Seattle Kraken season opener against Anaheim.

We'll hear from Shane Wright, recap what Dave Hakstol thinks about the Mariners at the Bluejays in the AL Wildcard series, and discuss who the best Kraken defenseman is this season.

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Happy Thursday, Seattle Hockey fans!

The Seattle Kraken play their final preseason game tomorrow in Vancouver. Host Erica L. Ayala recaps what the boys have been up to since playing in Calgary. We'll also take a look at one of three #GoodReads in this episode. First, Erica talks about Kate Schefte's article discussing the role conditioning plays in team building and regular season preparation.

Then Erica summarizes Pierre LeBrun's article about Shane Wright. Will he crack the Seattle Kraken roster this season? For the whole season? Let's explore what Kraken GM Ron Francis told The Athletic.

Finally, Ryan S. Clark write about young puck-moving defensemen and how they're changing the National Hockey League. This is a great compliment to our positionless hockey conversation with Alison Lukan.

Please be advised: There is a conversation about abusive behavior and sexual misconduct in this episode.

Erica ends the show by sending love to the Seattle Mariners and the OL Reign and reminding us that hockey – and sports in general – needs to do a better job protecting victims of abuse and NOT abusers.

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Happy hump day. Seattle sports fans!

Our team returned to the ice after a day off the ice and focused on team building. We discuss Ryker Evans and the rest of the Coachella Valley Firebirds roster. Our AHL team will call the Pacific Northwest their home for the first month of their inaugural season.

Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala also spends time talking about John Hayden. Learn more about his path to the Seattle Kraken via Geoff Baker (The Seattle Times) and what he could potentially bring to the NHL roster. We also discuss what players are on the bubble as the Kraken finish their preseason Friday against Vancouver.

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It finally happened! The Seattle Kraken lost a preseason game. A Matty Beniers one-timer was all the Kraken produced offensively in the road loss to the Flames. Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala recaps her biggest takeaways from the loss, including the building chemistry between Andre Burakovsky and Matty Beniers.

Erica also talks about what needs to improve ahead of the regular season HINT: it starts with a "D" and ends with "fense". Finally, Erica reviews the latest reassignments and waivers. Note: After recording this episode, Ryker Evans was reassigned to the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

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Happy Monday & GAME DAY, Hockey Fans!

Today, Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala is joined by Locked on Flames host Jess Belmosto to discuss tonight's preseason game between the Kraken and the Calgary Flames. What did we learn from the first meeting this preseason, other than the Kraken is the better team, lol! Erica & Jess recap the 3-0 Seattle victory and discuss team themes through their first four preseason contests.

In the second frame, Jess & Erica talk about their favorite hockey headlines from across the hockey world, including the debut of the newest NHL mascot, Buoy the Sea Troll. Erica also gets introduced to Harvey the Hound.

Finally, Jess & Erica make score predictions ahead of tonight's puck drop between the Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames.

NOTE: Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala misspoke. The Seattle Kraken gave up three goals in a 4-3 OT victory to the Vancouver Canucks. Although Erica did correct herself while recording, that part of the squadcast didn't make the final edit of this episode.

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