Seattle Kraken fans, the plan for next season is coming together! With 10 draft picks secured and insights straight from GM Ron Francis, Erica L. Ayala breaks down how these moves signal the Kraken's bold strategy for the future. 

From managing draft capital to potential trades and roster shifts, this episode of Locked on Kraken dives into what's next for Seattle’s team in the NHL. Plus, hear updates on key players like Jordan Eberle and Philipp Grubauer as they battle through the final stretch of the season. 

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 - Intro 

01:14 - Trade Deadline Recap 

06:08 - Ron Francis Post-Trade Deadline Presser 

14:15 - Game Recap: SEA vs. PHI 

17:56 - Post Game: Groulx Interview 

22:29 - Factor Discussion 

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24:25 - Game Recap Highlights 

26:40 - Tye Kartye and Jordan Eberle Post Game Comments 

30:00 - Upcoming Games Preview 

33:20 - Outro 

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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.