The Deep Dive Episode 44 – Shane Wright and Draft Recap

The Kraken have drafted Shane Wright with the 4th pick in the 2022 Draft! We talk about the Shane Wright pick and what he means for the Kraken (4:08), Jagger Firkus in the 2nd round (28:27), and evaluate the other 9 picks in this year’s draft (35:35)  Finally we cover some Kraken news: Development CampContinue reading “The Deep Dive Episode 44 – Shane Wright and Draft Recap”

The Deep Dive Episode 43 – NHL Draft Preview

It’s time for our NHL Draft preview! We start with some news about discounted Kraken tickets (3:58) and have a necessary conversation about the Kraken’s core (11:52). Then we dig into the mailbag and answer your questions about the 2022 NHL Draft (19:22). The podcast is also available through our YouTube channel. If you likeContinue reading “The Deep Dive Episode 43 – NHL Draft Preview”

Reflecting on the Kraken’s Week

    This past week was a busy one for us here in the Pacific Northwest, eh? In many ways the Seattle Kraken officially joined the league with the addition of a roster and their participation in their first ever NHL entry draft. Now that we are a few days removed from it all, I thought IContinue reading “Reflecting on the Kraken’s Week”

NHL Entry Draft 1st Round Pick Grades

Emerald City Hockey’s resident scout Dylan Travers gives his grades for all 32 1st round picks in the 2021 NHL Draft: Buffalo Sabres – Owen Power – Grade: A It’s hard to argue with choosing the consensus first overall player. Even if he’s a total bust, at least everyone else is as surprised as youContinue reading “NHL Entry Draft 1st Round Pick Grades”

2021 NHL Mock Draft Video

Welcome to the ECH 2021 Mock Draft video! This video is our current prediction for the first round of picks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, which will take place July 23rd. The Seattle Kraken currently own the 2nd overall pick in the draft. Each pick and the accompanying explanation was made by Emerald CityContinue reading “2021 NHL Mock Draft Video”

ECH Former Scout’s Take – Brandt Clarke

One of the most interesting players at the top of this draft is defensemen Brandt Clarke. After leaving the OHL to move to Slovakia for the season, many have questions about just how good he is. So, we decided a breakdown was in order, especially with the Seattle Kraken picking second overall and having aContinue reading “ECH Former Scout’s Take – Brandt Clarke”

2021 NHL Mock Draft

We’re excited to announce a new feature has been added to the site: 2021 NHL Mock Draft! This Mock Draft is our current prediction for the first round of picks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, which will take place July 23rd. The Seattle Kraken currently own the 2nd overall pick in the draft. EachContinue reading “2021 NHL Mock Draft”