Episodes
This is it. The Kraken have finished up their 2nd season in the NHL and are headed to the 2023 NHL PLAYOFFS!!!! After an incredible run from this hockey team all year long, they find themselves in some really DEEP water 1st round, playing the defending Stanley Cup Champs...the Colorado Avalanche! And the Kraken will have to find a way to win this series without one of their top forwards, Andre Burakovsky, who is out for the remainder of the playoffs after a setback in his recovery. The boys...
Published 04/18/23
Published 04/18/23
In this Epi, the boys talk about another successful week of hockey for the Kraken, picking up 4 of 6 pts, while they start to find consistency from the special teams! Then its all about the final 5 games of the season and securing that playoff spot, as we preview the remaining matchups. We then turn our attention to the AHL and how some rookie players are leading the way for the Coachella Valley Firebirds this season, including some very strong goaltending from Joey Dac! Finally we end the...
Published 04/05/23
• New episodes coming April 2023 • New episode every week! Chit-Chat + Coverage and Up-to-date Kraken hockey talk! Game analysis + Game Previews Every Episode! • Follow your co-host Tyler Bell on Twitter @UpWKrakens and @Bellzy_04 Follow your co-host Alec Durham @AlecDurham18 • Follow us on YouTube at “THPN” Sponsored by Draft Kings, use promo code "THPN" at signup for exclusive offers! Welcome everyone to Keeping Up With The Krakens, whether you're a Kraken fan or just a hockey fan this...
Published 03/30/23
In this epi, the boys talk about the last couple games, including an OT winner vs the Sharks and the German Gentleman leaving the game against Edmonton. Bellzy predicts the score of the 3rd game vs the Stars, and then talks about the 2 back-to-back matches vs Nashville that hold huge playoff implications. The boys then talk about the Kraken putting pen to paper with one of their prospects and end the episode off with Stat/Player of the week. Enjoy! • New episodes coming March 2023 • New...
Published 03/22/23
In this epi the boys review the last 4 Kraken games, including the tough back-to-back games vs the Dallas Stars, who stole both wins in Seattle. Then its preview time for two big games against divisional opponents including the Edmonton Oilers, who the Kraken desperately need to take points from. We then turn our attention to some NHL new, pump Vince Dun's tires, and you you with an impressive Stat Of The Week! Enjoy! • New episodes coming March 2023 • New episode every week! Chit-Chat +...
Published 03/16/23
In this Epi the boys are fired up after a HUGE week where the Kraken go 4-0 with a couple dramatic overtime wins to go along with that. In the process, Jared McCann becomes the first 30 goal scorer in franchise history while all forwards are now in the double digit territory for goals! We then look at the upcoming match-ups including Ottawa & Dallas (who we will be seeing a lot off in the next 2 weeks). The boys then turn their attention to a final bit of trade deadline talk, including...
Published 03/08/23
In this week's episode, the boys review the 2 games the Kraken played last week against Boston & Toronto, then get right into game previews for this week, as the Kraken have 4 games total and 3 of which are against non-playoff teams. We then discuss the crazy amount of trades have have already taken place and why the Kraken haven't been a part of any of those so far. With the Kraken falling out of top of the Pacific, the boys talk about how a favorable schedule will be they key to the...
Published 03/01/23
The Kraken are finding the net again with with a 6-goal explosion vs the Flyers and another 4-2 Win vs the Red Wings! Unfortunately they decided not to show up vs San Jose to sweep the week. Grubauer continues his hot play as of late, and we're hoping that continues vs tough Match-ups this week vs the league's best Boston Bruins and the Offensive threat the Toronto Maple Leafs. After our previews, we take a look at some more recent trades and predict where the top names will end up this trade...
Published 02/21/23
Things have not been going the Kraken's way as of late, struggling to find the back of the net with their leading scorer on the watching from the press box. If there was a bright spot for this team this past week, it's been the play of Philip Grubauer, who has been a force between the pipes for the Kraken, and looks primed to take on a lot of starts for the final playoff push. Before the episode wraps up, Durham and Bellzy give another thorough breakdown of the Squid Squad AKA Kraken...
Published 02/16/23
We're back! Before the break, the Kraken finally pick up a win against Vancouver after 6 previously failed attempts and Grubauer earns himself a nice victory vs the Blue Jackets! Now that the All-Star break is over, the Kraken find themselves road tripping through the Metro division against some opponents who they have played tight games against earlier in the year. The boys also take some time to talk about the new guy as well as some other Kraken news, take shots at the NHL for a disaster...
Published 02/08/23
In this Epi, the boys talk about the Kraken's last 3 games where the managed to pick up 3 out of 6 possible points. Ryan Donato is back to his streaky ways, scoring some highlight reel snipes and making great plays. We then look ahead to he next 3 match-ups, including a big game tonight against the Canucks! After that, the boys dive into some early RFA + UFA talks regarding some expiring contracts in the Kraken's lineup and what to expect for next year. We Single out the most important one,...
Published 01/25/23
In this Episode, the boys talk about the MASSIVE RECORD SETTING ROAD TRIP where the Kraken won 7 straight road games to set a new NHL best! The boys go into depth with their huge wins vs Boston & Chicago, and how the Kraken have set a new franchise high with 8 wins in a row. We get into their next three games, and then spend some time giving out our mid-season awards! • New episodes coming January 2023 • New episode every week! Chit-Chat + Coverage and Up-to-date Kraken hockey talk!...
Published 01/18/23
In this week's episode, The boys talk about how the Kraken swept the Canadian teams in dominant fashion, as well as picking up a victory last night vs the Sabres to bring the team's win streak to 6 games! We look ahead to the Kraken's next 3 games, which include their toughest opponent yet in the Boston Bruins. The boys then turn their attention to some recent Kraken news of Beniers being named to the Pacific division ALL-STAR Team! Find out who our Player Of The Week is and where Shane...
Published 01/11/23
In the first episode of 2023, The boys talk about the Kraken's last 6 games and what's been working well for the team, plus what hasn't been. We then turn our attention to the next 3 games vs Toronto, Ottawa & Montreal which will be a fun eastern Canadian swing to watch! The boys then dabble into a little bit of World Juniors talk, with Shane Wright being the last playing Kraken prospect left at the tournament, after a heart braking loss for team Finland in the Quarter Finals. We then end...
Published 01/05/23
In this week's episode, the boys review the last 6 games where the Kraken struggled, only winning 2 out of 6 games. What do they need to do in order to turn their game around? Well, we know exactly what! The boys also discuss the next 2 games before Christmas break, as well as the next two games after the break. Since World Juniors is around the corner, we jump on that topic and discuss what it means for Shane Wright to be named Captain of the Team Canada World Juniors team! Before ending the...
Published 12/21/22
9 GOALS IN ONE GAME. Kraken kicked off another great week of hockey by setting a new franchise record, not to mention, back-to-back OT Victories. Their recent struggles on the PK have finally costed the Kraken some points in the standings after a tough performance vs Florida. The boys take a look at the next 3 games, including two games vs opponents they just played, and what the need to do to beat Florida this time around. Durham tosses Bellzy in the Deep End for a couple tough Questions,...
Published 12/06/22
Kraken keep the wins coming! Taking down all three divisional opponents in style, while setting new Franchise records along the way. 3 more game previews vs this week's opponents, Shane Wright off to a hot start in the AHL. Then a little dive into what prospects may play an important role for their respective World Juniors team as we approach the best U20 hockey tournament in the world. Enjoy! • New episodes coming December 2022 • New episode every week! Chit-Chat + Coverage and Up-to-date...
Published 11/29/22
Back-To-Back OT Wins! The Kraken are just on another level right now as they continue to put wins up on the board. Why have they been so successful this year? Tyler & Alec discuss some of the key factors to their recent success. After the news broke that Shane Wright will be loaned to the AHL for two weeks, following his 5th straight scratch, we talk about what the expectations are for Shane in his next couple months of hockey. After that, the guys talk about the Kraken's chances of being...
Published 11/22/22
Seattle kicked off their 6 game homestand with a huge record setting win against the Nashville Predators, then things got a little tough for the Kraken in the rest of last week's games. But one thing stayed consistent, Martin Jones stellar play! With only two games this week, the guys dissect each matchup and give predictions on what to expect. Tyler and Alec then give out some sweet Kraken stats and name the Player of the week to end the episode off. • New episodes coming November 2022 •...
Published 11/16/22
The Boys are ROLLING! Kraken sweep their 3-game road-trip with a huge comeback win, a shutout & some late-game heroics. Tyler & Alec talk about the Krakens next 3 games to start their 6-game homestand and what to expect in those match-ups. We then turn our attention to some recent NHL news including Sid/Ovi milestones and a toxic move by the Bruins organization. We end off the epi by giving our player of the week + another "Deep End" segment! Enjoy. • New episodes coming November...
Published 11/09/22
A Great week of hockey for the Kraken as they kicked the week off by earning their first home win of the season, going 2-1-0 at Climate Pledge Arena. But the big topic of discussion was the continued lack of usage of 2022 4th overall pick Shane Wright and how ridiculous it is that he sat and watched all 3 of those games, with his grandparents in town. The Kraken's injury woes in net continue, Phil the Thrill is the NHL's new Ironman, plus we breakdown The Coachella Valley Firebirds hot start...
Published 11/01/22
Kraken pick up 3 out of 6 points in the week, going to OT against the Blues, Defeating the Stanley Cup Champs and losing an ugly one to Chicago. Kraken start a 3-game homestand and we preview each matchup! The boys also give their thoughts on the Kraken's new Reverse Retro jersey as well as the other 31 jerseys that were released. The boys wrap up the episode by choosing who our Player Of The Week was. Enjoy! • New episodes coming November 2022 • New episode every week! Chit-Chat + Coverage...
Published 10/25/22
The Kraken kick off the season going 1-2-1 in their first 4 games. We breakdown our thoughts on how the team played and some of the bizarre choices being made by Dave Hakstol already, the biggest concern being Shane Wrights usage with the big club. We then dive into the next 3 match-ups the Kraken have against St. Louis, Colorado & Chicago. We then announce who our player of the week was, and then keep the hockey talk flowin, in this special in-person podcast! Welcome to Keeping Up With...
Published 10/19/22
The season is HERE and we are PUMPED!! Episode #1 of season 2 brings you a breakdown of the opening night rosters. The boys also talk about the Pacific division and how the Kraken match up against the rest of the teams this season with a much different roster than 1 year ago. We then bring back our favourite segment from last season when Alec has some tough questions to answer after he gets tossed into the deep end! The episode is then ended off with a talk about no Captain being named for...
Published 10/12/22