Best Emerald OBrien Podcasts (2024)

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OVERTIME: Summer Catch (up) with Jordan Eberle, Shane Wright (8/17) 1:10:22

2h ago1:10:22

1:10:22

With training camp one month away, Mike Benton is joined by Everett Fitzhugh to discuss the state of the team, Matty Beniers' next step (once his contract is signed), and more. Jordan Eberle (27:41) joins the podcast from his vehicle from his off-season home to share more on the roster upgrades, and Shane Wright also joins by phone (43:03) to discu…

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OVERTIME: Development camp reactions with Everett Fitzhugh, up close with the prospects (7/6) 54:43

1M ago54:43

54:43

Mike Benton wraps up development camp with a converastion with Everett Fitzhugh (by phone), along with the following prospect interviews: forward Carson Rehkopf (19:27), defenseman Ty Nelson (25:25), center Julius Miettinen (31:47), and center Nathan Villeneuve (37:48). Mike and Everett then respond to questions in the fan mailbag segment before cl…

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OVERTIME: Why Montour and Stephenson in free agency, with John Forslund and Ian Furness (7/1) 36:54

2M ago36:54

36:54

Mike Benton with an emergency podcast drop on the opening of NHL free agency, complete with the insight of Kraken television play-by-play voice John Forslund and Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM's, Ian Furness, heard weekdays Noon-3pm.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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2024 NHL DRAFT SHOW: Kraken take forward Berkly Catton at 8th overall (6/28) 4:55:26

2M ago4:55:26

4:55:26

All five hours of coverage at 32 Bar and Grill with Mike Benton, Everett Fitzhugh, and Al Kinisky, with reaction and interviews from: Jeff Marek (Sportsnet / 32 Thoughts), Scott Wheeler (The Athletic), general manager Ron Francis, head coach Dan Bylsma, center Matty Beniers, TV play-by-play voice John Forslund, and new draftee Berkly Catton.…

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KRAKEN THIS MORNING: GM Ron Francis, Jeff Marek of Sportsnet ahead of the NHL Draft (6/28) 21:27

2M ago21:27

21:27

Mike Benton sets up the 2024 NHL Entry Draft with highlights of conversations coming from Kraken GM Ron Francis and Sportsnet's Jeff Marek. The 2024 NHL Draft Show, coming to 32 Bar and Grill, will be co-hosted by Mike, Everett Fitzhugh, and Al Kinisky at 32 Bar and Grill, 3-7pm on Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM.…

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KRAKEN THIS MORNING: Calder Cup Finals preview with Evan Pivnick, more changes with Al Kinisky (6/14) 25:42

2M ago25:42

25:42

Mike Benton's special Kraken This Morning podcast with Coachella Valley Firebirds broadcast voice Evan Pivnick and Kraken color analyst Al Kinisky, ahead of game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals between the Firebirds and Hershey Bears, opening up tonight at 4pm PT on SportsRadio 950 KJR-AM.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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SPECIAL: What does GM Ron Francis think of the new hire in Dan Bylsma? (5/28) 16:21

3M ago16:21

16:21

Full interview with Kraken general manager Ron Francis, as aired on Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM with Ian Furness and Mike Benton on the day of new head coach Dan Bylsma's news conference at Kraken Community Iceplex on May 28.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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SPECIAL: New head coach Dan Bylsma with Ian Furness, Mike Benton (5/28) 16:10

3M ago16:10

16:10

Full interview with new head coach Dan Bylsma, as aired on Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM with Ian Furness and Mike Benton at Kraken Community Iceplex on May 28.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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OVERTIME: Have we narrowed it down with coaches, the Stanley Cup Playoffs with John Forslund, Tim O'Brien 29:53

3M ago29:53

29:53

Mike Benton is joined by Kraken TV play-by-play voice John Forslund, on the call for the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars on radio for the Western Conference Final, and Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs for more on Dan Bylsma and the Firebirds.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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OVERTIME: Grant Fuhr, Scott Wheeler, and do the Kraken take the "next" Erik Karlsson? (5/16) 46:59

3M ago46:59

46:59

Mike Benton is joined by Hall of Fame goaltender Grant Fuhr on the latest from Coachella Valley - what are the odds Dan Bylsma gets into the coaching circle again in the NHL? Plus Everett Fitzhugh, Al Kinisky, and Scott Wheeler of The Athletic on what could be available, and who the Kraken take at 8th overall in next month's NHL Entry Draft.…

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OVERTIME: Mike, Fitz, Al on the most surprsing team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and coaching names! 32:15

3M ago32:15

32:15

Mike Benton with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on the latest on the Seattle Kraken coaching search, and the headliners in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN THIS MORNING: Stanley Cup catch-up, and Firebirds playoffs underway with John Hayden (5/5) 17:58

3M ago17:58

17:58

Mike Benton has a conversation with Coachella Valley Firebirds forward John Hayden ahead of game 2 of their opening round series with the Calgary Wranglers, along with more to look out for with the Stanley Cup Playoffs on the verge of the second round.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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OVERTIME: Emergency podcast, Dave Hakstol out as head coach (4/29) 33:02

4M ago33:02

33:02

Mike Benton with Everett Fitzhugh and Ian Furness after the Monday news of the Kraken parting ways with head coach Dave Hakstol and assistant coach Paul MacFarland after 3 seasons behind the bench in Seattle.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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OVERTIME: The no time constraints episode, plus we got John Forslund on the road (4/26) 59:20

4M ago59:20

59:20

Season wrap-up of the 2023-24 season, with extra analysis that hit the cutting room floor for Kraken Weekly with Mike Benton, Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, plus TV play by play voice John Forslund by phone.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN WEEKLY: Who's got most to prove next year? Plus, final listener mailbag (4/24) 10:16

4M ago10:16

10:16

Mike Benton is joined by Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on the Apr. 24 season finale of Kraken Weekly at 32 Bar and Grill.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN WEEKLY: Biggest playoff guy for the Firebirds? Plus, Joey Daccord and Ron Francis one-on-one (4/24) 21:19

4M ago21:19

21:19

Mike Benton is joined by Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on the Apr. 24 season finale of Kraken Weekly at 32 Bar and Grill, along with one-on-one chats with goaltender Joey Daccord and GM Ron Francis.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN WEEKLY: Change could be coming, but how much? (4/24) 10:33

4M ago10:33

10:33

Mike Benton is joined by Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky on the Apr. 24 season finale of Kraken Weekly at 32 Bar and Grill.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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RADIO CUTS: Kraken 4 - Minnesota 3 (4/18) 4:39

4M ago4:39

4:39

Radio calls from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, in the season finale between the Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, a 4-3 Kraken win on Apr. 18.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Jordan Eberle finished strong, and prepared for a summer of transition (4/18) 2:15

4M ago2:15

2:15

Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky are joined by veteran Jordan Eberle after a 4-3 win in the season finale between the Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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POSTGAME: Jordan Eberle live, and the Kraken go out on a winning note for the summer (4/18) 30:14

4M ago30:14

30:14

Final thoughts from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, joined by Jordan Eberle, while Mike Benton anchors back at 32 Bar and Grill, in the season finale between the Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, a 4-3 Kraken win.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Coors Light Pregame Show: Chasing milestones, and one last thrill in the season finale (4/18) 33:13

4M ago33:13

33:13

Opening thoughts from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky in game 82 of the 2023-24 season, while Mike Benton anchors back at 32 Bar and Grill, in the season finale between the Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Dave Hakstol pregame conversation with Everett Fitzhugh at Minnesota (4/18) 3:54

4M ago3:54

3:54

Head coach Dave Hakstol's pregame conversation with Everett Fitzhugh ahead of the Apr. 18 season finale between the Kraken and Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN THIS MORNING: The prospects will play on, and can the Kraken get one more in Minnesota? (4/18) 24:02

4M ago24:02

24:02

Mike Benton with the final episode of Kraken This Morning for the 2023-24 season, including booth comments from Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, plus a check in with the Coachella Valley Firebirds and broadcast voice Evan Pivnick, ahead of the Apr. 18 matchup between the Kraken and Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.…

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POSTGAME: Tye Kartye, stepping in, and a late power play winner for the Jets (4/16) 29:08

4M ago29:08

29:08

Final thoughts from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, while Mike Benton anchors coverage after the Apr. 16 matchup at Canada Life Centre between the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets, a 4-3 defeat for the Kraken.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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RADIO CUTS: Winnipeg 4 - Kraken 3 (4/16) 4:16

4M ago4:16

4:16

Radio calls from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky in a Apr. 16 matchup at Canada Life Centre and a 4-3 defeat for the Seattle Kraken to the Winnipeg Jets.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Coors Light Pregame Show: Yanni Gourde's directive, and stopping the Jets shutout streak (4/16) 31:29

4M ago31:29

31:29

Opening thoughts from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, while Mike Benton anchors coverage ahead of the Apr. 16 matchup at Canada Life Centre between the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Dave Hakstol pregame conversation at Winnipeg with Everett Fitzhugh (4/16) 4:43

4M ago4:43

4:43

Head coach Dave Hakstol's one-on-one conversation with Everett Fitzhugh, Apr. 16 ahead of the final matchup of the season between the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN THIS MORNING: Jared McCann's reaction, no Vince Dunn, and the Jets ahead with Darren Brown (4/16) 18:57

4M ago18:57

18:57

Mike Benton sets up the Apr. 16 matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, with comments from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky and a conversation with Darren Brown of NHL.com.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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POSTGAME: Jared McCann, a near 30-goal benchmark and reaction to a defeat in St. Louis (4/14) 28:52

4M ago28:52

28:52

Closing thoughts from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky at Enterprise Center, while Mike Benton anchors postgame coverage with highlights and reaction from Jared McCann on Apr. 14, in a 4-1 defeat for the Seattle Kraken to the St. Louis Blues.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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RADIO CUTS: St. Louis 4 - Kraken 1 (4/14) 3:05

4M ago3:05

3:05

Radio calls from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky at Enterprise Center on Apr. 14, in a 4-1 defeat for the Seattle Kraken to the St. Louis Blues.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Coors Light Pregame Show: Summoning energy for back-to-back in St. Louis (4/14) 32:30

4M ago32:30

32:30

Opening thoughts from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, while Mike Benton anchors coverage in studio ahead of the Apr. 14 matchup at Enterprise Center between the Seattle Kraken and St. Louis Blues.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Dave Hakstol pregame (morning!) conversation with Everett Fitzhugh at St. Louis (4/14) 5:12

4M ago5:12

5:12

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol's pregame conversation with Everett Fitzhugh ahead of the Apr. 14 matchup at Enterprise Center between the Kraken and St. Louis Blues.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN THIS MORNING: Back to back! John Forslund, on the rookies, Beniers, and the Blues (4/14) 21:34

4M ago21:34

21:34

Mike Benton sets up the Apr. 14 matchup at Enterprise Center between the Seattle Kraken and St. Louis Blues with Kraken TV play-by-play voice John Forslund, along with comments after the Saturday loss in Dallas with head coach Dave Hakstol.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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RADIO CUTS: Dallas 3 - Kraken 1 (4/13) 4:36

4M ago4:36

4:36

Radio calls from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, in the Apr. 13 matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, a 3-1 Kraken defeat.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Postgame: Working through an offensive short circuit, Kailer Yamamoto live in Dallas (4/13) 29:02

4M ago29:02

29:02

Closing thoughts from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, while Mike Benton anchors coverage from 32 Bar and Grill ahead after the Apr. 13 matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, a 3-1 Kraken defeat.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Dave Hakstol pregame conversation with Everett Fitzhugh at Dallas (4/13) 3:16

4M ago3:16

3:16

Head coach Dave Hakstol's pregame conversation with Everett Fitzhugh, ahead of the Apr. 13 matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Coors Light Pregame Show: What can a good first period jump do for you? (4/13) 45:19

4M ago45:19

45:19

Opening thoughts from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, while Mike Benton anchors coverage from 32 Bar and Grill ahead of the Apr. 13 matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN THIS MORNING: What impression did the young guys leave? And previewing Dallas with Curtis Crabtree (4/13) 22:57

4M ago22:57

22:57

Mike Benton sets up the Apr. 13 matchup at Noon PT from American Airlines Center between the Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars, in a highlight recap of the end-of-season award winners and a conversation with Curtis Crabtree of Fox13's "What's Kraken."By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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RADIO CUTS: San Jose 3 - Kraken 1 (4/11) 3:39

4M ago3:39

3:39

Radio calls from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, in a 3-1 loss for the Kraken to the San Jose Sharks at Climate Pledge Arena on Apr. 11.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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POSTGAME: Team Awards ceremony, and reaction in loss to San Jose with Ian Furness (4/11) 1:00:49

4M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Final thoughts from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, the Team Awards ceremony, and Mike Benton anchors coverage with Ian Furness after the Apr. 11 matchup at Climate Pledge Arena in a 3-1 loss for the Seattle Kraken to the San Jose Sharks.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Coors Light Pregame Show: Jared McCann back in, up against San Jose in the home finale (4/11) 33:29

4M ago33:29

33:29

Opening thoughts from the booth with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, while Mike Benton anchors coverage ahead of the Apr. 11 matchup at Climate Pledge Arena, and the home finale for the Seattle Kraken vs. San Jose Sharks.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Dave Hakstol conversation with Everett Fitzhugh vs. San Jose (4/11) 4:54

4M ago4:54

4:54

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol's pregame chat with Everett Fitzhugh, ahead of the Apr. 11 matchup at Climate Pledge Arena between the Kraken and San Jose Sharks.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN WEEKLY: Mailbag time! Plus a look ahead at the final road trip (4/10) 13:29

4M ago13:29

13:29

Mike Benton is joined by Al Kinisky on the Apr. 10 episode of Kraken WeeklyBy Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN WEEKLY: Shane Wright from the dressing room, Dan Rusanowsky previews the Sharks (4/10) 17:01

4M ago17:01

17:01

Mike Benton is joined by Kraken center Shane Wright and San Jose Sharks radio play by play voice Dan Rusanowsky on the Apr. 10 episode of Kraken WeeklyBy Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN WEEKLY: Recapping the Arizona win, Shane Wright and more with Al Kinisky (4/10) 12:16

4M ago12:16

12:16

Mike Benton is joined by Al Kinisky on the Apr. 10 episode of Kraken WeeklyBy Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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KRAKEN THIS MORNING: Bjorkstrand with Everett and Al, and the Sharks coming in for the home finale (4/9) 25:54

4M ago25:54

25:54

One more home game to go - the Kraken host the San Jose Sharks on Apr. 11 at Climate Pledge Arena, and Mike Benton shares a conversation between Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky with Oliver Bjorkstrand, and is joined by Sharks radio play by play voice Dan Rusanowsky ahead of the Kraken matchup with the San Jose Sharks.…

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POSTGAME: Too much good stuff in a 5-0 win over Arizona with Piper Shaw (4/9) 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky with final thoughts from the booth, Oliver Bjorkstrand live, and Mike Benton anchors coverage with calls and texts, reacting with Piper Shaw of ROOT Sports after the 5-0 win for the Kraken in the Apr. 9 matchup over the Arizona Coyotes at Climate Pledge Arena.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Oliver Bjorkstrand with instant reaction after a victory over Arizona and Dad advice for Adam Larsson (4/9) 5:05

4M ago5:05

5:05

Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky are joined live with Oliver Bjorkstrand, after a 5-0 win for the Kraken in the Apr. 9 matchup against the Arizona Coyotes at Climate Pledge Arena.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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RADIO CUTS: Kraken 5 - Arizona 0 (4/9) 4:13

4M ago4:13

4:13

Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky with radio calls from the booth in a 5-0 win for the Kraken in the Apr. 9 matchup against the Arizona Coyotes at Climate Pledge Arena.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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Coors Light Pregame Show: What can Adam Larsson and the Shane Wright line accomplish vs. Arizona? (4/9) 33:26

4M ago33:26

33:26

Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky with opening thoughts from the booth, while Mike Benton anchors coverage ahead of the Apr. 9 matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Arizona Coyotes at Climate Pledge Arena.By Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR (KJR-AM)

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