Is Shane Wright a top 5 talent or are we overhyping him? 🚨 Join Erica L. Ayala, host of Locked on Kraken, as she ranks Shane Wright and others from the Seattle Kraken roster for the Locked on NHL Top 100 Players project. Is Wright ready to claim a top spot, or does he need more time to develop his game? Erica shares her personal top 7 list, bold predictions from listeners, and insights into the Kraken’s 2025-26 season potential.

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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.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Shane Wright Ranking Analysis

02:06 - Top 7 Rankings for Shane Wright

03:45 - Insights and Comments

05:58 - George C's Kraken Rankings

11:02 - Matty Beniers Top 7 Discussion

14:30 - Erica's Top 5 Players

24:53 - Your Bold Predictions for the Season

25:50 - More Bold Predictions Discussion

30:45 - Late Night Listener Shoutout

31:17 - Kraken's Activity This Season

34:30 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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Ryker Evans is back! The Seattle Kraken have re-signed the promising defenseman to a two-year contract, and host Erica L. Ayala breaks down what this means for the team’s future.

From Evans’ standout stats in his first full NHL season to how he fits into the Kraken’s youth movement strategy, this episode is packed with insights every Seattle hockey fan needs to know.

Plus, Erica discusses the team’s top players heading into the 2025-26 season and the broader impact of this move on the Kraken’s roster development.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Ryker Evans Re-signs

10:57 - Top 7 Seattle Kraken Players

12:38 - Ranking Seattle Kraken Players

13:55 - Exercise: Rank Top 2 Kraken Players

37:24 - All-Time Seattle Kraken List

38:11 - Kraken's NHL Ranking

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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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Could Matty Beniers have his breakout year?

Erica L. Ayala dives into Seattle Kraken updates, bold predictions, and how Matty Beniers could push the team to new heights in this exciting Locked On Kraken episode! Find out how the Kraken’s NHL contract rankings have put them in hot water and what it means for the team’s future.

Plus, Erica evaluates the team’s top-rated prospect pipeline and shares her bold prediction about Beniers' upcoming season.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:36 - Seattle Kraken Worst Contracts NHL

13:39 - Episode Sponsored by FanDuel

15:49 - Seattle Kraken Top 10 Prospect Pool

17:21 - Future Plans for the Kraken

23:49 - Contact Information

27:50 - Bold Prediction for Kraken

31:10 - Outro

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