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

Episode 13 - Home Opener

In this episode, RJ talks about his experience covering the Kraken's home opener against the Vancouver Canucks, then we assess the Kraken's on-ice play as they find themselves in a four-game losing streak.Overall takeaways (0:21), Climate Pledge Arena (4:45), Pregame Show (16:14), In-Game Experience (24:34), Evaluating The Kraken's Play (35:45)

Episode 12 - Kraken In-Game Experience

In this episode, we go over some takeaways from the Kraken's first three games (0:20), debate the NHL's "loser point" for OT losses (21:22), take a look around the Pacific Division (27:34), talk about an early leaguewide trend (32:00), and give our much-anticipated thoughts on what we'd like the Kraken in-game experience to be (36:25).

Episode 11 - Bring On The Regular Season

In this episode, we introduce you to ECH Postgame Live (0:21), preview the Kraken's first game in Las Vegas (4:04), recap the Kraken's final preseason game against the Canucks (6:40), go over the Kraken's likely opening night lineup (12:09), discuss the Kraken's captaincy situation (30:14), and explore why hockey injuries differ from injuries in other sports (33:38).

Episode 10 - Preseason Roster Breakdown

In this episode, we discuss Robin Lehner's recent allegations, then do a player-by-player breakdown of the Kraken roster, giving our thoughts on how each player has fared during the preseason.Lehner (3:42),  Overall preseason thoughts (9:32), Goalies (19:16), Defensemen (24:16), Forwards (47:50)

Episode 9 - Training Camp Thoughts

In this episode, RJ recaps all the storylines from his first week covering the Seattle Kraken's training camp.Overall thoughts (1:03), Lines (2:08), Systems (6:35), Goalies (8:10), Defense speed (9:40), Offensive defensemen (11:27), Forward tendencies (12:48), Scoring outlook (13:59), Roster bubble guys (16:20), Young players (19:00), Yanni Gourde (22:01), Player personalities (23:30)

ECH Special: Pacific Division Preview

In this ECH Special edition of the podcast, RJ and Dylan introduce each team in the Kraken's division and discuss their outlook for the upcoming season.Seattle Kraken (1:17), Anaheim Ducks (1:57), San Jose Sharks (5:40), Los Angeles Kings (10:19), Vancouver Canucks (17:33), Calgary Flames (25:12), Edmonton Oilers (30:25), Vegas Golden Knights (37:15)

Episode 8 - Kraken Community Iceplex

In this episode, RJ and Dylan discuss seeing actual Kraken players on the ice for the first time (0:20), then RJ shares his takeaways after seeing the brand new Kraken Community Iceplex (4:23). Finally, they discuss the Kraken's helmet sponsor logo (17:51), and Philipp Grubauer's new mask and pads (19:17).

Episode 7 - Olympics, Offer Sheets, and Hall of Famers

In this episode, RJ and Dylan discuss the news that NHL players will play in the Olympics (0:20), The Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet fallout (5:24), Ways the Kraken could troll the Canucks with an Elias Pettersson offer sheet (10:53). Finally, they try to name the most likely future Hockey Hall of Famer currently on each NHL roster (16:30).

Episode 6 - Summer Mailbag

In this episode, RJ and Dylan discuss the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet (0:22) before answering your Seattle Kraken questions - How many wins will the Kraken have next season? (9:55), Who will lead the Kraken in each statistical category? (12:48), Who will be the Kraken's first captain? (21:27), Would Beniers burn a year of his ELC by signing in April? (25:35), What should we call the Kraken-Canucks rivalry? (29:00) Which Kraken players will be in the 2022 Olympics? (34:12) Can we come up with any catchy line names? (48:02)

Episode 5 - NHL22, Jersey Ads, and Matty Beniers

In this episode, RJ and Dylan discuss the recent NHL22 cover announcement (0:20), Matty Beniers returning to Michigan next season (10:25), The Antoine Bibeau signing (14:20), NHL jersey ads (15:35), The Coyotes needing a new home (again) (30:40), and a trio of NHL Drafts with something special in common (35:59).