Kraken After Dark

The Kraken are 2-0 in preseason, but there’s a hell of a lot more to talk about than the record.In this episode of Kraken After Dark, Alex breaks down the latest roster moves, the prospects heading to Coachella Valley, and why getting sent to the AHL isn't necessarily a setback.We talk Jani Nyman, Jagger Firkus, Ty Nelson and Logan Morrison, what their next steps could look like with the Firebirds, and what Seattle needs to see from them as part of its bigger player-development plan.Meanwhile, Jake O’Brien and Oscar Fisker Mølgaard are still fighting for NHL jobs, and the veteran players around them are going to have to prove they deserve those spots.We also get into Lane Lambert’s identity, Seattle’s offensive questions, Jason Botterill’s roster decisions and whether the Kraken are actually getting closer to becoming the team they want to be.Two preseason games remain. The roster is taking shape. And the excuses are starting to run out.This is Kraken After Dark. No bullshit, no filter, just hockey. 🦑🎙️

Kraken After Dark — Episode DescriptionThe Kraken are back, and so is Kraken After Dark.In this episode, Alex dives into the start of Kraken training camp, the team's new leadership group, the young players fighting for their spots, and what we're expecting from Seattle heading into the 2026–27 season. Plus, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, what's happening around the NHL, the latest Sportsnet+ bullshit, and one absolutely fucking ridiculous Pacific Division prediction.No bullshit. No filter. Just hockey.Grab a drink, settle the fuck in, and let's get into it. 🦑#SeaKraken #KrakenAfterDark #NHL #Hockey #CVFirebirds

Kraken After Dark | Episode 5: Pacific Division Predictions (2026–27 Season)The summer grind is winding down, training camp is around the corner, and it’s time to look at the battlefield.In Episode 5 of Kraken After Dark, we dive deep into the Pacific Division landscape heading into the 2026–27 NHL season. We take a bird's-eye view of how the division stacks up, which powerhouse franchises are primed to contend, and who is on the outside looking in.In this episode, we break down: * Division Hierarchy: Who sits on the Pacific throne, who is primed to take a step back, and who the real contenders are. * Wild Card Chaos: How the Pacific matches up against the Central for those crucial Western Conference playoff spots. * The 1-to-8 Standings Prediction: Our complete, unfiltered projection for how the division finishes in 2026–27.Connect with the Show: * Drop your Pacific Division standings predictions in the comments or review section! * Follow/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your hockey fix. * Twitter/X & Instagram: @KrakenCanada

The Seattle Kraken just completely altered the trajectory of their blue line. In this episode, we break down why the hockey world was stunned when elite defenseman Chase Reid slid right into Seattle’s lap at No. 7 overall. We’re diving deep into the OHL powerhouse's elite skill set and why he might just be the best D-prospect of the 2026 class.But that’s not all—we have to talk about the blockbuster that almost was. We unpack the wild, rumors of the rejected 3-way trade involving the Dallas Stars, Seattle Kraken, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Why did Jason Robertson reportedly say no to an 8-year, $15M AAV mega-deal to come to the Pacific Northwest? What does it mean for Dallas' current cap hell, and how did it pave the way for Seattle's actual draft day success?Finally, we grade the rest of the Kraken's 2026 draft class and break down the opening waves of NHL free agency. Are the Kraken setup to take the Pacific Division by storm? Tune in to find out!

It’s getting wild in the deep, and the off-season hasn’t even officially started yet. On this episode of Kraken After Dark, we break down a massive double-feature Sunday from GM Jason Botterill. First, the Seattle Kraken traded away the 25th overall pick to land 23-year-old Stanley Cup champion Mackie Samoskevich from the Panthers. Does he immediately slot in on a line with his old college teammate Matty Beniers? Next, we react to the sticker shock and long-term security of Bobby McMann’s massive six-year, $34.5 million extension. Did the Kraken overpay for his 29-goal breakout season, or is this the essential scoring identity the top six desperately needed?Plus, the wait is finally over: the internal Sportsology Group audit of hockey operations has been released. We parse through CEO Tod Leiweke’s comments to look at what "trade secrets" are being kept under wraps, and why player development is getting a major financial overhaul. Finally, we look ahead to the absolute chaos of the NHL Draft and Free Agency. Pour a drink and join us in the deep.