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Seattle Kraken seeing great success and production from 4th line this year

Traditionally, the fourth line on a hockey team is made up of pluggers, but the Seattle Kraken are getting great production from theirs.
1 year ago
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Seattle Kraken at 30 Games: What we’ve learned so far

The Seattle Kraken are in good shape heading into their 30th game of the season Sunday. Kraken insider Andy Eide breaks down what stands out.
1 year ago
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Kraken Breakdown: Are issues fixed just in time for tough stretch?

The Kraken shook off a three-game skid with a win on the road Sunday over the Panthers. Have they righted the ship? Andy Eide breaks it down.
1 year ago
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Why Kraken rookie Shane Wright joining Canada for World Juniors is good

Just days after Kraken first-round pick Shane Wright scored his first NHL goal, he is reporting to Canada's camp for the World Juniors. Andy Eide explains the situation.
1 year ago
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What do the Kraken do now with rookie Shane Wright back from AHL?

No. 4 overall NHL Draft pick Shane Wright is back with the Seattle Kraken after a 14-day AHL assignment. What do the Kraken do with him now? Andy Eide breaks down the options.
1 year ago
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Face of the Kraken? NHL lifers see phenom Matty Beniers is special

Matty Beniers is only 20 years old and playing just his first full NHL season, but the Kraken rookie's play is standing out to people who have been around the game a long time.
1 year ago
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Are the Kraken for real? The optimist and pessimist outlooks

Kraken insider Andy Eide looks at what the optimist would point to as reasons the team can make the playoffs, and the pessimists view that poke holes in Seattle's great start.
1 year ago
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Kraken Breakdown: The impact of Seattle’s top 4 offseason additions

The surprising Kraken are surging thanks in no small part to four key additions last offseason. Andy Eide breaks down their contributions.
2 years ago
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What’s allowing Seattle Kraken to have success in OT, close games?

The Kraken are thriving in close games, including in overtime. Andy Eide breaks down how that's happened, including their last two wins.
2 years ago
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A closer look at consistent Kraken defensemen pairing of Dunn, Larsson

Kraken insider Andy Eide discusses the top defensemen duo of Adam Larsson and Vince Dunn and why those two work so well together.
2 years ago
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Time to panic? Here’s what can be learned from last 2 Kraken losses

The Kraken saw their 5-game winning streak snapped with two losses in a row. Andy Eide breaks down what Seattle can learn from the losses.
2 years ago
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Do the Seattle Kraken have a goalie controversy given Jones’ hot play?

Kraken insider Andy Eide details whether Seattle faces a goalie controversy as Martin Jones is shining and Philipp Grubauer may return soon.
2 years ago
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The role Seattle Kraken lineup consistency is playing in hot start

There are a lot of factors you can point to for the Seattle Kraken start, but one of the biggest is putting a consistent lineup on the ice.
2 years ago
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Can the Seattle Kraken sustain their hot start to the season?

The Seattle Kraken are are 6-4-2 to start the year, so Kraken insider Andy Eide takes a closer look at whether the start is sustainable.
2 years ago
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After poor debut season, this year’s Seattle Kraken sure are fun

There is newfound confidence around the Seattle Kraken this season and as a result, the hockey has been more entertaining than before.
2 years ago
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The key lineup dilemma the Seattle Kraken face as season progresses

The Seattle Kraken have better options on the fourth line this season, which makes for some interesting roster decisions, Andy Eide writes.
2 years ago
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It’s a big week for the Seattle Kraken, who may be getting on a roll

The Seattle Kraken have had two of their best wins as a franchise yet in their last three games. Kraken insider Andy Eide looks at why this could be a big week.
2 years ago
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Just how good can Matty Beniers become for the Seattle Kraken?

Kraken insider Andy Eide breaks down Matty Beniers' ceiling and what kind of attention he's getting from around the NHL this season.
2 years ago
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Kraken Takeaways: The good, bad and head-scratching through 4 games

The Seattle Kraken have just one win through four games, but it hasn't been all bad. Kraken insider Andy Eide delves into his takeaways.
2 years ago
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How Kraken veterans can help rookies Beniers and Wright this season

Seattle Kraken insider Andy Eide breaks down how the team's veterans will be able to aid rookies Matty Beniers and Shane Wright.
2 years ago
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Seattle Kraken Season Preview: Keys and questions for year 2

It's time for Seattle Kraken: Mach Two as the second NHL season for the franchise begins Wednesday night. Can they make the playoffs? Andy Eide breaks it all down.
2 years ago