Per the Seattle Kraken:  Today, the Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) announced that they have relieved head coach Dave Hakstol of his duties. “I thank Dave for his hard work and dedication to the Kraken franchise,” said Kraken General Manager Ron Francis. “Following our end-of-the-season review, we have decided to make a change at our head coach position. These decisions are never easy, but we feel that this is a necessary step to help ensure our team continues to improve and evolve. Dave is a good coach and a terrific person. We wish him and his family all the best.  We will begin ou ..read more

The CV Firebirds and KC Mavericks know who they'll face in Round 2, plus hear from Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the Seattle Kraken announced their coaching changes.  ? BECOME A LOCKED ON KRAKEN INSIDER ?  Fans, you can text directly with Erica from training camp by signing up for the Locked on Kraken Subtext. Use the link below link or text (918) 731-3154 to sign up TODAY!  Subtext Sign up: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonkraken    ABOUT LOCKED ON KRAKEN Locked On Kraken is a daily podcast covering the 32nd NHL team! Host ..read more

The Seattle Kraken has  joined team TEGNA. The team announced a multi-year partnership today that will air over 70 games on King 5, Kong, and Prime. PLUS, Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala speaks to KC Mavericks general manager and head coach Tad O'Had to discuss how the team will prepare for Round 2 of the Kelly Cup Playoffs.  ? BECOME A LOCKED ON KRAKEN INSIDER ?  Fans, you can text directly with Erica from training camp by signing up for the Locked on Kraken Subtext. Use the link below link or text (918) 731-3154 to sign up TODAY! Subtext Sign up: https://joinsubtext.com/l ..read more

The Seattle Kraken have a lot of decisions to make this offseason. Will one of them be a new head coach? Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala weighs in on what did and didn't work this year and if this is, or should be, the end of the line for Dave Hakstol.   ? BECOME A LOCKED ON KRAKEN INSIDER ?  Fans, you can text directly with Erica from training camp by signing up for the Locked on Kraken Subtext. Use the link below link or text (918) 731-3154 to sign up TODAY! Subtext Sign up: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonkraken  ABOUT LOCKED ON KRAKEN  Locked On Kraken is a daily p ..read more

Kraken Fans: The KC Mavericks swept the Tulsa Oilers to advance to the ECHL Mountain Division Finals. Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala recaps the Game 4 win and what's to come for the Seattle Kraken affiliate.  PLUS, Erica dives into more of GM Ron Francis' comments earlier in the week. What are the offseason priorities for the Kraken front office?   ? BECOME A LOCKED ON KRAKEN INSIDER ?  Fans, you can text directly with Erica from training camp by signing up for the Locked on Kraken Subtext. Use the link below link or text (918) 731-3154 to sign up TODAY!  Subtext Sign ..read more

Hello Kraken Fans! A few tweets from the Ron Francis press conference have been swirling around, and Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala wanted to offer her two cents.  Was Ron Francis alluding that Dave Hakstol and the coaching staff were on the way out?  What does Erica think about Ron's evaluation of the Kraken defense? What else stood out? We will have a more detailed analysis throughout the week, so feel free to send your questions and comments.    ? BECOME A LOCKED ON KRAKEN INSIDER ?  Fans, you can text directly with Erica from training camp by signing up for ..read more

ISSA KC Mavericks GAME DAY! Hear from general manager & head coach Tad O'Had before the  @MavericksHockey  take on the Tulsa Oilers. PLUS, who does Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala think will make the 2024 Training Camp based on Exit Interviews?  ? BECOME A LOCKED ON KRAKEN INSIDER ?  Fans, you can text directly with Erica from training camp by signing up for the Locked on Kraken Subtext. Use the link below link or text (918) 731-3154 to sign up TODAY!  Subtext Sign up: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonkraken  ABOUT LOCKED ON KRAKEN  Locked On Kraken i ..read more

Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala is keeping up with four things for the Seattle Kraken this offseason: Dissecting disappointing season Roster analysis and offseason moves Head coach status ROOT Sports deal Plus, we have TWO development teams in the postseason. Jason JD Hernandez chimes in with a CV Firebirds primer, while Erica  keeps you up-to-date with the KC Mavericks.    ? BECOME A LOCKED ON KRAKEN INSIDER ?  Fans, you can text directly with Erica from training camp by signing up for the Locked on Kraken Subtext. Use the link below link or text (918) 731-3154 to s ..read more

The Seattle Kraken survive a 'wild' game against Minnesota, ending the season with a win.  Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala talks about the game and the hard questions the Kraken will need to ask in the offseason.  Plus, the Kansas City Mavericks take a 4-3 win over the Tulsa Oilers in the ECHL Playoffs.    ? BECOME A LOCKED ON KRAKEN INSIDER ?  Fans, you can text directly with Erica from training camp by signing up for the Locked on Kraken Subtext. Use the link below link or text (918) 731-3154 to sign up TODAY!  Subtext Sign up: https://joinsubtext.com/locke ..read more

The Seattle Kraken season is coming to a close. Here's what you need to know ahead of the final game at CPA in the 2023-24 season.    ? BECOME A LOCKED ON KRAKEN INSIDER ?  Fans, you can text directly with Erica from training camp by signing up for the Locked on Kraken Subtext. Use the link below link or text (918) 731-3154 to sign up TODAY!  Subtext Sign up: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonkraken    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, Spo ..read more