Beatline Kraken - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Kraken
Sep 11, 2026 · 10 min · 10 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Seattle Kraken enter the 2026-27 season with a ten-center…
All right, let's start with a big one from at Krakenfan88.
They're asking about the center depth chart specifically.
With Matty Beniers anchoring the top line, who do they see running the second unit? There are so many names here.
It's a fascinating puzzle.
You have Chandler Stevenson bringing that veteran two-way game, but then you look at Shane Wright.
If he's scoring 30 goals like we predicted, he might not be stuck on the third line.
He has the skill to drive a second-line power play.
Right, and let's not forget Berkley Catton.
He's young, but he's got that creative spark.
How do you balance all that talent without clogging up the neutral zone?
You manage it through matchups.
Steve Iserman has to decide who plays with whom.
If you put Stevenson and Beniers together, you need speed on the other lines.
Remember, we said last episode Douglas might make the final roster as the 10th forward.
Oh no, did we just jinx Douglas? That was a bold call yesterday.
But think about it, his defensive awareness fits the system.
If he can win face-offs and kill penalties, he earns his keep.
But what about Bobby McMahon? He's physical.
Does he fit here?
McMahon is more of a fourth line grinder.
If the team needs grit, he's there.
But for pure point production, you're looking at Wright or Stevenson.
The issue is if you have 10 centers, someone is getting sent down to the AHL or left out entirely.
All right, let's start with a big one from at Krakenfan88.
They're asking about the center depth chart specifically.
With Matty Beniers anchoring the top line, who do they see running the second unit? There are so many names here.
It's a fascinating puzzle.
You have Chandler Stevenson bringing that veteran two-way game, but then you look at Shane Wright.
If he's scoring 30 goals like we predicted, he might not be stuck on the third line.
He has the skill to drive a second-line power play.
Right, and let's not forget Berkley Catton.
He's young, but he's got that creative spark.
How do you balance all that talent without clogging up the neutral zone?
You manage it through matchups.
Steve Iserman has to decide who plays with whom.
If you put Stevenson and Beniers together, you need speed on the other lines.
Remember, we said last episode Douglas might make the final roster as the 10th forward.
Oh no, did we just jinx Douglas? That was a bold call yesterday.
But think about it, his defensive awareness fits the system.
If he can win face-offs and kill penalties, he earns his keep.
But what about Bobby McMahon? He's physical.
Does he fit here?
McMahon is more of a fourth line grinder.
If the team needs grit, he's there.
But for pure point production, you're looking at Wright or Stevenson.
The issue is if you have 10 centers, someone is getting sent down to the AHL or left out entirely.
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