The Deep Dive - A Seattle Kraken Podcast by Emerald City Hockey

In this episode, we break down the Kraken's first four preseason games (4:02), then we discuss Shane Wright (15:48), Matty Beniers (24:00), Oliver Bjorkstrand (25:40), Andre Burakovsky (30:11), Justin Schultz (37:47), roster cuts (46:04), Firebirds training camp (1:00:55), Chris Driedger's new charity (1:06:40), and the Kraken's brand new mascot Buoy (1:11:47).

On this episode of the pod, RJ gives us all the latest and greatest from the start of Kraken training camp, including: who's stood out to him (1:38), early looks at line combinations (9:48) and special teams units (25:40), how the younglings Matty Beniers and Shane Wright are looking (40:24), the return of Turbo (1:10:01), a quick goalie report (1:04:07) and mascot news (1:08:26)!

In this episode, we start by debating who would win in a fight between a Kraken and 1,000 ducks (1:24), talk about the Daniel Sprong PTO (10:50), the Kraken training camp roster (13:05), and Alexandra Mandrycky being named assistant GM (17:45). Then RJ tells us about his experience being coached by Dave Hakstol at the first ever Kraken Media Clinic (21:30) and we look at some of the biggest Kraken training camp storylines (32:50).

In this episode, we share our answers to last week's Kidz Bop question (1:53), then look at the Kraken's national TV schedule (8:39), some creative elements we'd like to see on the next Kraken jersey (21:25), and do a deep dive into what changes we'd make to improve the Kraken's unsuccessful 1-3-1 powerplay (34:14).

In this episode, Dylan tells his recent identity theft story (0:17) and RJ gives a surprise challenge to Dylan for once (5:27). Then we discuss listener feedback about the new Portland Winterhawks jerseys (13:56), The Seattle Kraken band (20:06), Cale Fleury's new contract (27:40), Ryan Clark joining ESPN (32:18), New ice at Climate Pledge Arena (37:50), JT Miller's Canucks extension (39:17). Finally we take a deep dive into how Matty Beniers and Shane Wright will be treated by the rest of the league this season (43:05).

This week, we talk about Trevor Zegras and Sarah Nurse on the cover of NHL 23 (0:07), the Andre Burakovsky and Justin Schultz presser (8:06), and a trio of Kraken hockey ops hires (36:08).

In Part 2 of our 50th episode celebrating the Kraken's inaugural season, we listen to all the memorable Kraken moments you shared with us.  Big thanks to everyone who reached out with a memory and made this episode so special.

It's our 50th episode of The Deep Dive and we want to celebrate with the ECH Community! Call us at (425) 243-7053 and share your favorite moments from last season.In this episode, we cover Eddie Olczyk's official Kraken introduction (7:02), The Firebirds' four games in Seattle (14:07), Alison Lukan's permanent role and Nick Olczyk joining the broadcast (23:53)Then we count down our Top 10 moments from the Kraken's inaugural season (26:53).

Lots to cover this week as we talk about the women's USA-CAN rivalry series (1:30), new Firebirds mascot Fuego (3:40), Samuel Bucek signing in the KHL (7:42), new assistant coach Dave Lowry (10:08), Oliver Bjorkstrand's new jersey number (18:45), Media availabilities with Bjorkstrand, Jones, and Kempny (23:55), Reverse Retro jerseys (40:45), and Kraken summer vacation plans (55:16).

In this episode, we introduce some exciting August content (1:44), then discuss new player jersey numbers (6:30), the Kraken's new ECHL affiliate (23:33), some big Pacific Division moves (28:34), and Ryan Donato returning to Seattle (42:00),