The Seattle Kraken made waves at the NHL trade deadline, parting ways with fan-favorite players Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Brandon Tanev. In this episode, Mike breaks down the moves as we hear from the Kraken community, and discuss what this means for the team’s future. With draft picks and cap space now in play, is this the beginning of a new era for the Kraken? Tune in for analysis, fan memories, and a look at what’s next for Seattle hockey.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:54 Roster Before/After Trades
00:04:11 Franchise Thoughts & Analysis
00:18:39 Will
00:22:10 Jenni
00:23:51 Davin
00:24:46 Paul
00:29:02 Megan
00:34:57 Nicole
00:36:44 Derek
00:41:53 Rick
00:43:17 Maya
00:44:02 Mike
00:44:49 Heather
00:47:58 Striatic
00:50:54 Jim
00:57:33 My Memories & Wrap Up
2 Comments
Sucks to feel like the team has to hit the hard reset but I still like the young guys we have.
If they had a .500 backup goalie there’s your 11 points…. That said, this team’s “leadership” is more myth than reality. Flushing out a couple more vets is the way to go, so buyouts of Grubauer and Burky are entirely viable. Time to play the kids, accept whatever happens next year (hint: finishing last is very possible) and let the kids develop. Shortcuts will be counterproductive when they don’t know what these young guys are going to become. The window creaks open in 2026…