Beatline Kraken - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Kraken
Sep 17, 2026 · 9 min · 12 segments
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First up, we have a question from at Krakenfan99 who wants to know, with all this center depth, how does Steve Eizerman manage the lines?
It's a classic problem to have.
You've got Matty Beniers anchoring the middle, Chandler Stevenson bringing experience, and then you look down the list.
Berkeley Catton, Shane Wright, Frederick Gaudreau, Bobby McMahon, and even Ryan Winterton.
That's 11 centers on the roster.
11 centers.
That's more than half the active roster in some years.
Sarah from Tacoma asks, where does Shane Wright fit in? We predicted 30 goals last week, but with all this competition, is he getting enough ice time?
30 goals is an ambitious target, but looking at the line of construction, he has a clear path.
With Beniers likely playing top six minutes and Stevenson providing secondary scoring, Wright can slot into a role that allows him to develop his game without being buried on a checking line immediately.
But what about the younger guys? Marcus and Everett wonders if Berkeley Catton or Curtis Douglas might see more action than veterans like Gaudreau or McMahon during training camp.
Katnan is a special talent, no doubt.
His skill set stands out in practice scenarios.
But McMahon brings a physicality and two-way reliability that coaches love in September.
It's not just about skill.
It's about who can execute the four-check and kill penalties effectively.
Fair point.
The defensive zone coverage matters.
David from Bellevue chimes in with a big one.
With the Canucks coming to town on opening night, do you think Seattle's defensive pairings are ready to handle their speed?
The Canucks are always a tough out in the Pacific.
They're used to handling high-speed transitions.
Pair them with Adam Larson's steady presence and Ryan Lindgren's physical style, and you have a balanced approach.
First up, we have a question from at Krakenfan99 who wants to know, with all this center depth, how does Steve Eizerman manage the lines?
It's a classic problem to have.
You've got Matty Beniers anchoring the middle, Chandler Stevenson bringing experience, and then you look down the list.
Berkeley Catton, Shane Wright, Frederick Gaudreau, Bobby McMahon, and even Ryan Winterton.
That's 11 centers on the roster.
11 centers.
That's more than half the active roster in some years.
Sarah from Tacoma asks, where does Shane Wright fit in? We predicted 30 goals last week, but with all this competition, is he getting enough ice time?
30 goals is an ambitious target, but looking at the line of construction, he has a clear path.
With Beniers likely playing top six minutes and Stevenson providing secondary scoring, Wright can slot into a role that allows him to develop his game without being buried on a checking line immediately.
But what about the younger guys? Marcus and Everett wonders if Berkeley Catton or Curtis Douglas might see more action than veterans like Gaudreau or McMahon during training camp.
Katnan is a special talent, no doubt.
His skill set stands out in practice scenarios.
But McMahon brings a physicality and two-way reliability that coaches love in September.
It's not just about skill.
It's about who can execute the four-check and kill penalties effectively.
Fair point.
The defensive zone coverage matters.
David from Bellevue chimes in with a big one.
With the Canucks coming to town on opening night, do you think Seattle's defensive pairings are ready to handle their speed?
The Canucks are always a tough out in the Pacific.
They're used to handling high-speed transitions.
Pair them with Adam Larson's steady presence and Ryan Lindgren's physical style, and you have a balanced approach.
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