Beatline Kraken - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Kraken
Sep 21, 2026 · 8 min · 7 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Seattle Kraken defeated the Calgary Flames 4-2 on September…
Let's start with the headline.
John Randall Avon.
One goal, two assists, three points.
In his very first career hat trick, he was everywhere.
Mark, walk us through what made him so effective out there.
Well, Jessica, you have to look at his zone accuracy.
He wasn't just dumping it in and chasing.
He was carrying the puck with speed, using his body to shield defenders, and creating separation.
That's high IQ play.
And that net front presence? When he set up Adar Suniyev for that second period tally, it looked like he'd done it a hundred times before.
Exactly.
He's reading the defense.
Sunayev had two goals, but Avon was the catalyst.
He created traffic in the slot, which forced the Flames' goaltender to make a split-second decision.
Avon exploited the gap.
It feels like the top line is clicking already.
Matty Beniers has been solid, but Avon adding this kind of firepower changes the entire dynamic of the offense.
It does.
Remember, we talked about depth earlier this week.
Now you have a center who can finish.
The Flames were caught flat-footed on the forecheck because they weren't sure if they needed to double-team Avon or let him slip behind.
Right.
Did you see how they handled the penalty kill early in the game? Calgary tried to jumpstart with Abram Wiebe, but Seattle shut it down.
The penalty kill was crucial.
Let's start with the headline.
John Randall Avon.
One goal, two assists, three points.
In his very first career hat trick, he was everywhere.
Mark, walk us through what made him so effective out there.
Well, Jessica, you have to look at his zone accuracy.
He wasn't just dumping it in and chasing.
He was carrying the puck with speed, using his body to shield defenders, and creating separation.
That's high IQ play.
And that net front presence? When he set up Adar Suniyev for that second period tally, it looked like he'd done it a hundred times before.
Exactly.
He's reading the defense.
Sunayev had two goals, but Avon was the catalyst.
He created traffic in the slot, which forced the Flames' goaltender to make a split-second decision.
Avon exploited the gap.
It feels like the top line is clicking already.
Matty Beniers has been solid, but Avon adding this kind of firepower changes the entire dynamic of the offense.
It does.
Remember, we talked about depth earlier this week.
Now you have a center who can finish.
The Flames were caught flat-footed on the forecheck because they weren't sure if they needed to double-team Avon or let him slip behind.
Right.
Did you see how they handled the penalty kill early in the game? Calgary tried to jumpstart with Abram Wiebe, but Seattle shut it down.
The penalty kill was crucial.
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