Kraken Home Ice Season 1, Episode 28: Jamie Oleksiak / Kaapo Kakko

1

Dan Bylsma / Ron Francis

In the series premiere, Paul Silvi previews the 2024-25 Seattle Kraken season and interviews new head coach Dan Bylsma and general manager Ron Francis about their expectations for the team.

24 min

2

Jessica Campbell / Brandon Montour

Jessica Campbell makes history as the first woman to coach in the NHL and Brandon Montour makes his debut with the Kraken.

24 min

3

Brandon Tanev / Alison Lukan

Brandon Tanev breaks down his road to the NHL and Kraken TV analyst Alison Lukan explains her approach to data-driven storytelling.

24 min

4

Yanni Gourde / Chandler Stephenson

Yanni Gourde shares his perspective on the team’s identity and new free agent arrival Chandler Stephenson recounts his NHL career.

24 min

5

Jordan Eberle / John Forslund

Newly-minted Kraken captain Jordan Eberle looks back on his 15-year career and TV broadcaster John Forslund discusses his transition to Seattle.

24 min

6

Adam Larsson / Joey Daccord

Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson shares his perspective as a veteran leader and goaltender Joey Daccord shares the inspiration behind his unique mask designs.

24 min

7

Common Thread / Jared McCann

Kraken staff express the significance of their Common Thread theme nights, including Military Appreciation and Hockey Fights Cancer, and forward Jared McCann achieves major franchise milestones.

24 min

8

Daniel Sprong / Eddie Olczyk

Daniel Sprong returns for his second stint with the Kraken and broadcaster Eddie Olczyk recalls his battle with cancer and the importance of the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.

24 min

9

Joey Daccord / Kraken Broadcasters

Goalie Joey Daccord recalls his path to the NHL and why he wants to give back while TV analyst Eddie Olczyk talks about his relationship with fellow broadcasters John Forslund and J.T. Brown.

24 min

10

Philipp Grubauer / Heroes of the Deep

Get to know Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer off the ice and see how the team’s Heroes of the Deep program strengthens the community.

24 min

11

David Bonderman / Brett Festerling

Chris Egan hosts as the Kraken mourn the loss of founding owner David Bonderman and Brett Festerling traces his hockey career to his new role as a Kraken TV analyst.

24 min

12

Shane Wright / EBUG

Kraken forward Shane Wright develops into an NHL regular and the team’s emergency backup goaltender (EBUG) talks about being game-ready on a moment’s notice.

24 min

13

Best Moments of 2024

In a special episode, Paul Silvi takes a look back at the Kraken’s best moments of 2024, including interviews with Brandon Tanev, Dan Bylsma, John Forslund, Philipp Grubauer, and Jessica Campbell.

24 min

14

Kaapo Kakko / PWHL Takeover Tour

Newly acquired forward Kaapo Kakko settles into to his new Kraken role and the PWHL Takeover Tour arrives in Seattle to showcase women’s professional hockey.

24 min

15

Jaden Schwartz / Women’s Hockey

Jaden Schwartz opens up about his leadership role with the Kraken and fans turn out in support of expanding women’s pro hockey to Seattle.

24 min

16

Andre Burakovsky / Oliver Bjorkstrand

Andre Burakovsky makes off-ice adjustments to improve his on-ice performance and Oliver Bjorkstrand makes his hockey career a family affair.

24 min

17

Josh Mahura / Steve Briere

Defenseman Josh Mahura brings a physical brand of hockey to the Kraken blue line and goaltending coach Steve Briere breaks down the tactical and mental aspects of the position.

24 min

18

The Top Line / Moms Mic’d Up

The team’s top line of Schwartz, Beniers and Kakko talk about the keys to their success and a Kraken player’s mom is “mic’d up” as she cheers for her son on the ice.

24 min

19

4 Nations Face-Off / Bob Woods

The NHL takes a midseason break to showcase an international competition and Kraken assistant coach Bob Woods lays out his perspective on coaching the defense.

24 min

20

Favorite Stories of the Season

With the Kraken on a break for 4 Nations Face-Off, the Home Ice crew recap their favorite stories of the season, including forward Shane Wright’s track to the NHL and broadcaster Eddie Olczyk’s path to Seattle.

24 min

21

Tye Kartye / Video Coaches

Undrafted forward Tye Kartye discusses his unorthodox path to the NHL and Kraken video coach Tim Ohashi explains the importance of monitoring replays during a game.

24 min

22

Eberle Returns / Sports Star of the Year

Kraken captain Jordan Eberle talks about his return an unprecedented injury and Seattle Sports Star of the Year honors Jessica Campbell and Joey Daccord.

24 min

23

NHL Trade Deadline

Following the trades of Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Brandon Tanev, Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma talks about what it’s like for players joining new teams.

24 min

24

Michael Eyssimont / Roster Development

Newly acquired forward Michael Eyssimont reflects on his arrival in Seattle and Kraken GM Ron Francis opens up about his plans for the future of the team’s roster.

24 min

25

Coachella Valley Call-ups / Piper Shaw

Players who split time between the NHL and AHL describe the life of a two-way player and Kraken broadcaster Piper Shaw talks about what led her to a unique role.

24 min

26

Berkly Catton / Ryker Evans

Kraken prospect Berkly Catton marks a major milestone with the Spokane Chiefs and defenseman Ryker Evans reflects on his NHL path after playing in his 100th career game.

24 min

27

Jordan Eberle / Andre Burakovsky

Newly named Kraken captain Jordan Eberle opens up about his rare injury and journey back to action, and forward Andre Burakovsky discusses life on and off the ice.

24 min

28

Jamie Oleksiak / Kaapo Kakko

Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak describes his upbringing in a competitive household full of athletes and forward Kaapo Kakko talks about finding his place in Seattle.

24 min

29

Season Highlights & Player Awards

In the season finale, head coach Dan Bylsma reflects on a year of ups and down as Kraken players are presented with team awards, including Fan Favorite going to Brandon Montour.

24 min