Kraken After Dark

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 blockbus...

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 teammat...

The waiting game continues in Seattle, but the front office isn't sitting on its hands. In this episode of Kraken After Dark , we dive headfirst into the major coaching and management shakeups shaping the future of the franchise, while wondering exactly what happened to the paperwork. In this episode, we break down: The New Brass: Our instant reaction to the hiring of new Assistant General Man...

Welcome to the midnight shift of Seattle hockey. In this premier episode of Kraken After Dark , we are kicking things off by diving straight into a massive franchise crossroads: the 2026 offseason. We break down how the front office can weaponize their assets to reshape this roster, starting with a massive decision at the draft. We dive deep into: The No. 7 Overall Pick: Who should Seattle target...