Draft Day DRAMA Awaits Kraken | Will They Trade Up for Top Talent?

In this episode of "Locked on Kraken," host Erica L. Ayala explores the NHL Draft lottery, focusing on the Seattle Kraken's 7.5% chance of landing the top pick and the team's need for defensemen and centermen. 

She examines Andre Burakovsky's performance and the potential impact of a buyout. Updates on the Kraken's affiliate teams in the AHL and ECHL playoffs are provided, along with news of the Professional Women's Hockey League's arrival in Seattle. Erica also speculates on possible coaching changes and the implications of upcoming draft picks for the team's future. 

0:00 Intro: NHL Draft lottery and Kraken updates

5:10 Kraken's odds in the draft lottery explained

10:17 Potential draft picks for the Kraken

15:54 Should the Kraken buy out Andre Burakovsky?

21:33 Game Time app for playoff tickets

27:40 Analyzing Burakovsky's performance with Kraken

33:18 Coaching changes and organizational struggles

38:55 ECHL and AHL playoff updates

44:41 Jessica Campbell on Coachella Valley Firebirds

50:21 Campbell's uncertain future with the Kraken 

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ABOUT LOCKED ON KRAKEN 

Locked On Kraken is a daily podcast covering the 32nd NHL team! Host and freelancer journalist Erica L. Ayala (Locked on WBB, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and more) helped the then NHL Seattle franchise launch the Seattle Kraken brand back in July 2020.  

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