Locked On Kraken - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Kraken

Locked On Podcast Network, Zaiem Beg

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 Seattle-based journalist Zaiem Beg, 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.

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500 episodes
Updated July 9

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July 9 · 34 min
Is Jason Botterill Really FIXING the Seattle Kraken After Ron Francis’s Mistakes?
Seattle Kraken face a pivotal crossroads as Jason Botterill’s asset management and roster moves spark debate. Can his patient approach and savvy trades elevate the franchise, or did missed opportunities at the trade deadline cost the team a shot at real progress?
July 7 · 33 min
SHOCKWAVE: Seattle Kraken Face Turmoil as Shane Wright Requests Trade and Future HANGS in Balance
Seattle Kraken rocked by Shane Wright’s trade request as player development woes take center stage. Can the franchise regroup and salvage its long-term vision with a young core on unstable ground?
July 2 · 38 min
First look at the Potentially FRANCHISE-CHANGING 2026 Seattle Kraken Draft Class
Seattle Kraken transform their future with a standout 2026 draft class, headlined by dynamic defenseman Chase Reid. Did the franchise just secure its long-awaited game breaker and revitalize their Stanley Cup ambitions?
July 2 · 31 min
NO MISTAKES: Seattle Kraken Avoid Free Agency TRAPS as Jaden Schwartz, Jamie Oleksiak Leave
Seattle Kraken resist free agency pitfalls as rival teams overspend. is patience their new superpower? Zaiem breaks down the Kraken’s low-drama offseason, highlighting Jason Botterill’s strategic moves, including savvy deals for Mackie Samoskevich and Curtis Douglas, while parting ways with Jaden Schwartz and Jamie Oleksiak.
June 29 · 41 min
OPTIMISM: Could the Seattle Kraken’s Chase Reid Pick Lead to a Complete TURNAROUND?
Seattle Kraken stun the NHL Draft by landing top defenseman Chase Reid with the seventh overall pick. Could this unexpected steal transform the franchise's future? Optimism surges as the Kraken, previously stuck in mediocrity, suddenly find themselves with a potential cornerstone player.
June 27 · 38 min
UNBELIEVABLE: Seattle Kraken Get Franchise-ALTERING Surprise with Chase Reid
Seattle Kraken shock the NHL Draft, landing top defensive prospect Chase ReId at seventh overall. Did the rest of the league just hand Seattle a franchise-altering star?
June 27 · 3 min
BREAKING: The Seattle Kraken Select Chase Reid 7th Overall | A STEAL for Seattle?
With the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Seattle Kraken take defenceman Chase Reid of the Soo Greyhounds
June 26 · 33 min
STUNNED: Why Did Jason Robertson REJECT The $120 MILLION Seattle Kraken DREAM?
Seattle Kraken’s bold pursuit of Jason Robertson hits a wall as the star winger turns down a massive eight-year, $15 million offer. With the seventh overall pick now in flux, questions swirl about Seattle’s next move. Will they keep the pick, swing a deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs for Matthew Knies, or roll the dice on a top defensive prospect?
June 25 · 35 min
OPPORTUNITY: How NHL Chaos Can Give Seattle the BEST Defenseman in the Draft
Seattle Kraken navigate NHL chaos as trade madness potentially reshapes their draft plan. Can smart moves power a breakthrough season?
June 24 · 32 min
Is Lane Lambert’s BURYING the Seattle Kraken? (Ft. Dylan Travers from Emerald City Hockey)
Seattle Kraken face tough questions about their future as changes loom, but is “running it back” the best path forward or a recipe for another bottom-tier finish? Zaiem Beg and guest Dylan Travers dissect the Lane Lambert system, revealing why players like Jared McCann, Shane Wright, and Vince Dunn either thrive or struggle under this defensive scheme.
June 23 · 30 min
Who Should the Seattle Kraken Draft at 7? (Ft. Dylan Travers of Emerald City Hockey)
Seattle Kraken weigh pivotal draft decisions as Dylan Travers of Emerald City Hockey joins Zaiem Beg to break down potential targets at the No. 7 pick. Will the Kraken bolster their blue line with names like Carson Carels or Smits, or is a bold trade for a top-five selection on the horizon? The conversation explores defensive prospects' upside, key draft philosophies, and why high-profile trades rarely materialize in the NHL's top tier.
June 22 · 31 min
EXCITING: Seattle Kraken TRADE Picks for Mackie Samoskevich, RETAIN Bobby McMann
Seattle Kraken improve next year's roster. Mackie Samoskevich arrives from Florida, while Bobby McMann signs for six years. Could a top-six breakthrough or another blockbuster deal be next for this NHL franchise?
June 18 · 30 min
3 Things that Make the Seattle Kraken Worth Watching No Matter What
Seattle Kraken fans searching for hope get three keys to enjoying hockey, even when the wins are hard to find. How can you still have fun following the team despite struggles in the standings?
June 17 · 41 min
What Can the Seattle Kraken Learn from the Carolina Hurricanes?
Carolina Hurricanes clinch the Stanley Cup, leaving the NHL buzzing. Can the Seattle Kraken learn from their high-octane system? Zaiem Beg examines how Rod Brind’Amour’s relentless, analytics-driven approach propelled Carolina, and explores why Ron Francis’s original vision for the Kraken hasn’t translated to similar success in Seattle. Is building around speed, shot volume, and a unified identity the key to the Kraken’s first deep playoff run, or do they need an entirely new blueprint?
June 16 · 33 min
The 10 GREATEST Moments in Seattle Kraken Franchise History
The 10 GREATEST Moments in Seattle Kraken Franchise History
June 12 · 34 min
Could Seattle Kraken LAND Dylan Larkin in a Franchise-Changing Deal?
Seattle Kraken eye a blockbuster trade as Dylan Larkin hits the trade market. Will the Kraken go all in for the disgruntled star?
June 11 · 29 min
HEADSCRATCHER: Seattle Kraken Hire Patrik Allvin from Canucks as AGM
Seattle Kraken shake up their front office by hiring former Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin as assistant general manager, raising big questions about the team's vision.
June 10 · 32 min
DYNAMIC DEFENSE: Will Keaton Verhoef TRANSFORM Seattle Kraken’s Blue Line Future?
Seattle Kraken weigh high-upside gamble on Keaton Verhoef as draft intrigue peaks. Could his offensive skills and physical play reshape the blue line for years to come?
June 9 · 31 min
CALEB MALHOTRA SCOUTING REPORT | Could the Seattle Kraken Take Him at 7?
With Malhotra’s impressive OHL stats, NHL family pedigree, and relentless work ethic, his potential to shape the Kraken’s culture and locker room looms large.
June 8 · 32 min
UNPREDICTABLE: How Chase Reid’s Draft Position Could RESHAPE Seattle Kraken Strategy
Seattle Kraken weigh the impact of standout defenseman Chase Reed and the chaos he could trigger at the upcoming NHL Draft. Could a surprise pick reshape the Kraken’s strategy or open the door for unexpected prospects?

Locked On Kraken - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Kraken

Is Jason Botterill Really FIXING the Seattle Kraken After Ron Francis’s Mistakes?

SHOCKWAVE: Seattle Kraken Face Turmoil as Shane Wright Requests Trade and Future HANGS in Balance

First look at the Potentially FRANCHISE-CHANGING 2026 Seattle Kraken Draft Class

NO MISTAKES: Seattle Kraken Avoid Free Agency TRAPS as Jaden Schwartz, Jamie Oleksiak Leave

OPTIMISM: Could the Seattle Kraken’s Chase Reid Pick Lead to a Complete TURNAROUND?

UNBELIEVABLE: Seattle Kraken Get Franchise-ALTERING Surprise with Chase Reid

BREAKING: The Seattle Kraken Select Chase Reid 7th Overall | A STEAL for Seattle?

STUNNED: Why Did Jason Robertson REJECT The $120 MILLION Seattle Kraken DREAM?

OPPORTUNITY: How NHL Chaos Can Give Seattle the BEST Defenseman in the Draft

Is Lane Lambert’s BURYING the Seattle Kraken? (Ft. Dylan Travers from Emerald City Hockey)

Who Should the Seattle Kraken Draft at 7? (Ft. Dylan Travers of Emerald City Hockey)

EXCITING: Seattle Kraken TRADE Picks for Mackie Samoskevich, RETAIN Bobby McMann

3 Things that Make the Seattle Kraken Worth Watching No Matter What

What Can the Seattle Kraken Learn from the Carolina Hurricanes?

The 10 GREATEST Moments in Seattle Kraken Franchise History

Could Seattle Kraken LAND Dylan Larkin in a Franchise-Changing Deal?

HEADSCRATCHER: Seattle Kraken Hire Patrik Allvin from Canucks as AGM

DYNAMIC DEFENSE: Will Keaton Verhoef TRANSFORM Seattle Kraken’s Blue Line Future?

CALEB MALHOTRA SCOUTING REPORT | Could the Seattle Kraken Take Him at 7?

UNPREDICTABLE: How Chase Reid’s Draft Position Could RESHAPE Seattle Kraken Strategy