Hosts Matthew Zator and Kyle Knopp get together with Seattle Kraken writer Sean Raggio to preview the upcoming 2022-23 season. They dive into their expectations for new additions Andre Burakovsky, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Justin Schultz and Michal Kempny and go through everything from the forwards to the goaltending and whether Shane Wright will make the team out of training camp. They also discuss some of the big storylines going into the season and identify some potential breakout stars, players that need to bounce back, X-factors and a lot more.
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0:58 What are your expectations for the new additions Andre Burakovsky and Oliver Bjorkstrand?
3:19 How will Matty Beniers impact the team in his first full season in the NHL?
6:17 Do you think Shane Wright has a chance to make the opening night roster?
8:33 Will McCann continue to solidify himself as a top-six forward or regress?
11:50 What’s the biggest storyline or question mark going into 2022-23?
13:40 How does the forward group match up with the other teams in the Pacific?
16:45 Expectations for Justin Schultz & Michal Kempny
19:12 Is this the year Vince Dunn emerges as a number-one defenseman?
21:46 What’s the biggest storyline or question mark going into 2022-23?
23:21 How does the defense corps match up with the other teams in the Pacific?
25:51 Is a tandem of Grubauer & Jones/Daccord strong enough to compete in the Pacific?
27:45 How much will the Kraken miss Chris Driedger?
29:23 How does the goaltending match up with the other teams in the Pacific?
32:40 Breakout Stars
33:16 One Player That Needs to Bounce Back in 2022-23
33:33 Potential Trade Bait
33:54 Potential X-Factors
34:25 Other Players to Watch
35:08 One Rookie/Prospect That Could Make the Team
35:56 Who will lead the team in scoring (forwards & defence)?
37:17 Where will the Kraken finish in the standings & Will they make the playoffs?
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