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

Episode 20 - Kraken at the Olympics

In this episode, we recap the week's Kraken games (0:21), then talk about the Kraken's COVID issues (25:40), whether NHL players will go to the Olympics (29:07), and which Kraken players will make their national Olympic teams (37:05), 

Episode 19 - Chicken & Mascots & Jerseys, Oh My!

In this episode, RJ reviews Shaq's Big Chicken (0:50), then we discuss last week's Kraken games (4:37), a potential Mason Appleton trade (22:24), The Kraken's soon-to-be-released mascot (34:10), and what a Kraken Stadium Series jersey should look like (45:25).

Episode 18 - What’s Working For The Kraken

In this episode, we celebrate Will Borgen finally being freed (1:44), break down this week's games against Washington (7:14), Carolina (11:45), Tampa Bay (14:37), and Florida (21:57) , compare Driedger and Grubauer's goaltending styles (25:19), dive into some reasons for the Kraken's recent success (31:09) , and look at some lineup questions going forward (42:40).

Episode 17 - Roster Review

In this episode, we introduce our Patreon (1:36) then do a roster review, looking at each Kraken player's play so far this season. Forwards (7:16), Defense (44:00), Goalies (1:03:35)

Episode 16 - Hakstol and Goaltending

In this episode, Dylan talks about his visit to Seattle (1:27), then we ask a pair of major questions about the Kraken's recent struggles: Is Dave Hakstol the right coach for the Kraken? (9:52) and which is more to blame for the Kraken's defensive woes, defense or goaltending? (47:53)

Episode 15 - You Can’t Out-Pizza The Hut

In this episode, we recap the week's Kraken games (0:20), talk about a hilarious Morgan Geekie interview (27:13), debate the effect of the Jack Eichel trade (33:53), and reveal the RJ and Dylan friendship origin story (54:53)

Episode 14 - Early Season Mailbag

In this episode, we recap this week's Kraken games (0:20), Talk about the recent Chicago Blackhawks investigation (20:10), dive into our listener mailbag (34:34), and provide an important Dylan update (1:04:00).

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).