Locked On Kraken podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Seattle Kraken and the National Hockey League. Hosted by journalist Erica L. Ayala of The New York Times, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and more, the Locked On Kraken podcast provides your daily Squid Squad fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Kraken franchise. Locked On Kraken takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Kraken locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Kraken podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
Happy Krakenversary, Locked on Kraken fans! One year ago today, Erica L. Ayala started the show and we've taken the show on the road ever since. From Seattle to Beijing and everything in between.
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Kevin Fiala was dealt to the Los Angeles Kings, but how close was he to landing in Seattle? What does this tell us about what the Kraken plan to do in FA? In our What's Kraken news, we're discussing …
The 2021-22 season is officially over and already the odds are NOT in our favor for next season.
Congratulations to the Colorado Avalanche and to our Locked on Avalanche co-hosts Chris & Kyle. We enjo…
It's been a day, fam. So, we went live ahead of the puck drop for Game 5 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final. Can Colorado win on home ice? Does Tampa have a road win in them?
We also go to a few experts to…
If you haven't listened to Wednesday's episode do that now!
Okay, so now you know Locked on Kraken drafted Šimon Nemec from HK Nitra/Slovakia with the fourth overall pick. We t…
The wait is over!
The Locked on NHL has once again made their Mock Draft selections and here is the full first-round including who Locked on Kraken believes the Seattle Kraken will take at #4 overall.
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Our AHL players will have a familiar face on the bench for the inaugural season. Charlotte Checkers assistant Dan Bylsma was named as the Coachella Valley Firebirds' head coach. He spoke to the media…
Unfortunately, the Seattle Thunderbirds couldn't get it done in the WHL Championship. We'll recap the elimination game from the other night before switching the 2022 Stanley Cup Final between the Col…
The Seattle Thunderbirds fight off elimination with a 3-2 win over Edmonton in Game 5; need a BIG win in Game 6 to force the WHL Championship series to the limit. Defenseman Ryan Gottfried spoke abou…
The Seattle Kraken signed 22 year-old Finnish player Ville Petman to a two-way contract. Here is what we know about Petman. We also recap a feature on Ryan Winterton on the Seattle Kraken website.
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The Seattle Thunderbirds dropped Game 4 and now face elimination as the Edmonton Oil Kings have a commanding 3-1 leading the WHL Championship series. Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala recaps the g…
Wednesday's show starts with a look at Ryan S. Clark's assessment of Chris Driedger's 7-9 month recovery window and what that means for the Seattle Kraken in free agency.
Next, we move to WHL playoffs…
The Seattle Kraken announced today that goalie Chris Driedger had successful knee surgery to repair an ACL tear in his right knee. Driedger suffered the ACL tear during the gold medal game of the 202…
Happy Monday, everyone!
We start today's show with an overview of the WNHL playoffs. The Seattle Thunderbirds won Game 1 and lost Game 2 to the Edmonton Oil Kings. Host Erica L. Ayala recaps what you …
We have a jam-packed show for you, folks! We start by congratulating the Seattle Thunderbirds for becoming the Western Conference Champs. They advance to play the Edmonton Oil Kings and Game 1 is Fri…
Playoff hockey continues! The NHL Playoffs are down to four teams. Listen to Jared from Locked on Hurricanes breakdown of the tough home loss to end Carolina's season. Additionally, John from Locked …
Calle Jarnkrok scored but a wild finish and a Connor McDavid OT goal send "ya boi boi" and the Calgary Flames packing. Locked on Flames and Locked on Oilers hosts recap Game 5
In other news, the Hurri…
Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis says he will take the best player available at #4 in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Well, who is the best in the Draft and who will be the best available at #4? …
We're getting close to the hire in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! We take you to the local experts from Locked on Panthers, Locked on Rangers, Locked on Avalance, LOcked on Flames, and Locked on Oilers fo…
Nazem Kadri is the victim of racist attacks and some NHL fans think this is a laughing matter?! Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala goes on an absolute rant about what is and isn't "soft."
Backy to a…