The Seattle Kraken made waves at the 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.

The Seattle Kraken are at a crossroads after 4 years as an inconsistent and flailing expansion franchise.

Season 4 for the Seattle Kraken has been rough, and hosts Mike and Rick are here to break it all down. From Todd Leiweke’s recent interview, and speculation towards the trade deadline and offseason, join as the guys dive into what might be next for the franchise.

Should the Kraken be sellers? Is Ron Francis’ vision still working? And what does the future hold for fan-favorites like Yanni Gourde and Brandon Tanev?

Mike and Rick also discuss the Phillip Grubauer goalie situation, the state of the team’s core, and what moves Seattle should consider to build a more competitive roster.

Plus, let's turn our attention to the electric Four Nations Face-Off tournament—because watching some really good hockey has been a refreshing change of pace!

Tune in for all this and more, as Mike and Rick navigate the highs and lows of the Kraken’s season!

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The Seattle Kraken still look like an expansion team after 36 games into their 4th season as a franchise. What has gone wrong and what comes next? Let's breaks down their most recent performance and look ahead to 2025...

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