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Robert Kron, Kraken Director of Amateur Scouting sits down with the guys at 32 Bar and Grill to tell us what they're getting in Chase Reid. Was he the best player available at this point? Kron says that's the way they like to build out their draft. He also gives us some insight on how they plan for the rest of the draft throughout all rounds. Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with the guys to talk about the process behind drafting Chase Reid, what the team's strategy is throughout the rest of it and where the team is looking at in free agency. He also discusses the fits when it comes to the new additions, as well as the return of Bobby McMann. Benton, Fitz, Ian and Al wrap up a busy and eventful first day of the NHL draft and what we saw the Kraken do.

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Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with the guys to talk about the process behind drafting Chase Reid, what the team's strategy is throughout the rest of it and where the team is looking at in free agency. He also discusses the fits when it comes to the new additions, as well as the return of Bobby McMann.

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Chase Reid, Kraken First Round Draft Pick calls in to give us his initial reaction to going 7th overall in the NHL Draft. He describes his strengths and where he can see growth in his game. He also tells the guys what playing in college can do for his evolution, as well as who he is as a person (including his golf game).

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Carsen Carels goes #6 to Calgary, THE KRAKEN ARE ON THE CLOCK! With the 7th overall pick, Seattle selects Chase Reid! Benton, Ian, Fitz and Al all react to the pick. He'll play at Michigan State this year, so he won't make an immediate impact, but he was clearly the best player available. While it might take Reid a few years to get to Seattle, the experience in college will benefit him - and the Kraken - more than playing in the minors by a mile. Jake O'Brien, Kraken 2025 first round draft pick joins the guys to discuss the steps he took forward in his game in Coachella this season and what it was like to be named a captain. He discusses the relationships he has within the organization and the path they see moving forward for him. Finally, he tells us who his leader is. Chase Reid, Kraken First Round Draft Pick calls in to give us his initial reaction to going 7th overall in the NHL Draft. He describes his strengths and where he can see growth in his game. He also tells the guys what playing in college can do for his evolution, as well as who he is as a person (including his golf game).

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Jason Gregor, Sports 1440 Edmonton joins Benton and Al to let us inside the biggest and most exciting storylines heading into the NHL draft. They preview the top picks expected to be selected and delve into the Jason Robertson situation. Gregor thinks Botterill is still experiencing criticism based on what his predecessor did. Toronto is on the clock! Benton, Ian, Fitz and Al set up the start of the draft as things get underway. They want to see an aggressive approach to both free agency and the draft this year. Gavin McKenna goes #1 overall. The San Jose Sharks take Ivan Stenberg with the #2 overall pick in the draft. Huge trade between Vegas and the NY Rangers. Caleb Malholtra heads to Vancouver with the 3rd overall pick, where his father just became the new head coach of the Canucks. We take a listen to Guy Flaming's take on this year's draft class. Benton, Ian, Fitz and Al each state their cases for the 7th overall pick. Albert Smits goes #5 to the New York Rangers.

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It's the NHL Draft Show! Mike Benton, Ian Furness, Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky are all live at the 32 Bar and Grill as we prepare for the 2026 NHL Draft. The guys take a broad view of what's going on in the NHL and why the Kraken are at the top of the league. The Kraken shouldn't be criticized by Jason Robertson's decision not to take a deal with them - Botterill took the biggest swing he could. Let's not forget him locking up Bobby McMann before he could hit free agency. Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with Benton to talk about the chaos leading up to today and what this time of year is like. He discusses the audit and what the Kraken learned from it. He details the re-signing of Bobby McMann and how it all worked out. Botterill discusses where the team stands with the rest of their free agents. Everyone's talking about Jason Robertson and unfortunately, the Kraken are facing some negative perception, which is unfair on some levels.

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Guy joins Mike Benton and Al Kinisky to preview what to expect in the first round of this year's NHL Draft, potential trades and what we could see in free agency. He also explains in depth the way the NHL Draft takes place as fans are still learning.

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Jason Gregor, Sports 1440 Edmonton joins Benton to let us inside the biggest and most exciting storylines heading into the NHL draft. They preview the top picks expected to be selected and delve into the Jason Robertson situation. Gregor thinks Botterill is still experiencing criticism based on what his predecessor did.

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Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with Benton to talk about the chaos leading up to today and what this time of year is like. He discusses the audit and what the Kraken learned from it. He details the re-signing of Bobby McMann and how it all worked out. Botterill discusses where the team stands with the rest of their free agents.

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The Seattle Kraken made big moves on Father's Day, and we break it down on this emergency podcast edition of Overtime. The team acquired Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers, then locked up Bobby McMann with a six-year deal, covered with insights from Mike Benton and Al Kinisky. 

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This episode of the Overtime Podcast is an emergency edition. Patrik Allvin, a former GM of the Vancouver Canucks, has been named vice president and assistant general manager of the Kraken, and Pascal Vincent, a highly respected assistant coach, has joined the team's staff. Mike Benton and Al Kinisky are discussing the implications of these moves, along with a one-on-one conversation with Vincent, and Ian Furness' conversation with Thomas Drance of The Athletic. 

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Mike Benton and Everett Fitzhugh discuss and react to the NHL Draft Lottery, where the Kraken have options at the seventh overall selection, and is the pick tradable? Plus, Mike checks in with Kraken prospect center, Julius Miettinen of the Everett Silvertips, ahead of the WHL Championship Series opening Friday against Prince Albert. 

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The season finale episode of Kraken Weekly, hosted by Mike Benton, Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, and joined by Jordan Eberle and Kaapo Kakko. Mike, Everett, and Al react to GM Jason Botterill's season ending news conference, while Botterill shares more on the Bobby McMann and an aggressive plan with Ian Furness. 

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Full news conference with Seattle Kraken GM Jason Botterill and CEO Tod Leiweke with updates on potential roster movement, an audit on the hockey operations department, team culture, the role of young players, and the challenges of building a winning franchise. 

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Game highlights with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on Apr. 16 in a 2-0 defeat for the Kraken against Colorado at Ball Arena. 

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Final pregame show of the year: Everett is joined by coach Lane Lambert as they prepare for the team's final game of the season against the Colorado Avalanche. Mike, Everett and Al dive into the final matchup where the Kraken are looking to end the season on a high note, but face a tough opponent in the Avalanche, who have already clinched the President's Trophy. 

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Mike Benton breaks down the Kraken's 4-1 loss from Vegas with reaction from Shane Wright, on the board in his first game back, but the momentum stalling in the second period with insights from defenseman Vince Dunn and head coach Lane Lambert, and a potentially different look in goal for the final game of the season in Colorado (7pm PT). 

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Kraken postgame recaps the tough 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights - Mike Benton and Al Kinisky break down the game from the booth, before Anders Hirst takes you through the game's recap and final reaction from T-Mobile Arena. 

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Mike Benton, Al Kinisky, and Anders Hirst break down the final matchup of the season against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Kraken are looking to play spoiler, but Vegas is aiming for a division title and home ice advantage. 

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Game highlights with Mike Benton and Al Kinisky on Apr. 15, in a 4-1 defeat for the Kraken against Vegas at T-Mobile Arena. 

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In this episode of Kraken This Morning, Mike Benton is joined by Scott Oake, a Gemini Award-winning broadcaster for Hockey Night in Canada. Mike, Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky dive into Scott's remarkable career, from his early days as a summer relief sportscaster to becoming a household name in Canadian hockey: a must-listen for hockey fans and anyone interested in the stories behind the voices that bring us the game. Reaction from Kaapo Kakko after Monday's home finale is also included, ahead of the 7pm puck drop in Vegas. 

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Extended podcast of Kraken Weekly from the Apr. 14 episode with Mike Benton, Al Kinisky and Anders Hirst, and Everett Fitzhugh. Mike has a conversation with Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke, and a roundtable discussion with legendary and retiring broadcaster Scott Oake of Hockey Night in Canada. 

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Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, Mike Benton and Anderson Hirst after the Seattle Kraken fall to the Los Angeles Kings 5-3 at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Game highlights with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on April 13th, from a 5-3 Seattle Kraken loss to the Los Angeles Kings at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Pregame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky and Mike Benton for the April 13th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Los Angeles Kings from Climate Pledge Arena.

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Kraken head coach Lane Lambert's pregame interview with Everett Fitzhugh ahead of the April 13th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Los Angeles Kings from Climate Pledge Arena.

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Mike Benton with the Apr. 13 drop of Kraken This Morning, ahead of the 6:30pm home matchup against the Los Angeles Kings in the regular season home finale. Mike is joined by Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke, one-on-one. 

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Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken beat the Golden Knights 4-1 at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Game highlights with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on April 11th, from a 4-1 Seattle Kraken win over the Calgary Flames at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Pregame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky and Mike Benton for the April 11th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames from Climate Pledge Arena.

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Kraken head coach Lane Lambert's pregame interview with Everett Fitzhugh ahead of the April 11th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames from Climate Pledge Arena.

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Mike Benton with the Apr. 11 episode of Kraken This Morning, ahead of the 4pm Kraken vs Calgary Flames matchup, and joined by forward Berkly Catton and Kraken Hockey Network host Ian Furness. 

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Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken beat the Golden Knights 4-3 in a shootout at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Game highlights with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on April 9th, from a 4-3 Seattle Kraken shootout win over the Las Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Pregame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky and Mike Benton for the April 9th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Las Vegas Golden Knights from Climate Pledge Arena.

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Kraken head coach Lane Lambert's pregame interview with Everett Fitzhugh ahead of the April 9th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Las Vegas Golden Knights from Climate Pledge Arena.

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Mike Benton with the Apr. 9 episode of Kraken This Morning, ahead of the homestead opener vs. Vegas at 7pm PT and joined by radio voice Everett Fitzhugh. 

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Mike Benton with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky in the Apr. 8 episode of Kraken Weekly, joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. Mike is also joined at the top of the show by Ian Furness, discussing the departure of Ron Francis from his role as president of hockey operations. 

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Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky and Anderson Hirst after the Seattle Kraken fall 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena.

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Game highlights with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on April 7th, from a 5-2 Seattle Kraken loss to the Minnesota Wild from Grand Casino Arena.

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Pregame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky and Mike Benton for the April 7th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild from Grand Casino Arena.

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Kraken head coach Lane Lambert's pregame interview with Everett Fitzhugh ahead of the April 7th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild from Grand Casino Arena.

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Mike Benton with the Apr. 7 edition of Kraken This Morning, recapping a Monday night loss and reaction in Winnipeg while previewing the final matchup of the season in Minnesota. Included are comments from Jared McCann, Freddie Gaudreau, and head coach Lane Lambert. 

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Postgame coverage with Mike Benton, Al Kinisky and Anderson Hirst after the Seattle Kraken fall to the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 at Canada Life Centre.

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Game highlights with Mike Benton and Al Kinisky on April 6th, from a 6-2 Seattle Kraken loss to the Winnipeg Jets from Canada Life Centre.

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Pregame coverage with Mike Benton, Al Kinisky and Anderson Hirst for the April 6th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets from Canada Life Centre.

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Kraken head coach Lane Lambert's pregame interview with Mike Benton ahead of the April 6th matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets from Canada Life Centre.

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The Apr. 6 episode of Kraken This Morning, hosted by Mike Benton and joined by Everett Fitzhugh ahead of the final matchup of the season between the Kraken and Winnipeg Jets, 4:30pm PT from Canada Life Centre. 

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Postgame coverage with Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky and Mike Benton after the Seattle Kraken fall to the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Game highlights with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on April 4th, from a 4-2 Seattle Kraken loss to the Chicago Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena.

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