Beatline Kraken - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Kraken
Sep 23, 2026 · 12 min · 9 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Seattle Kraken (2-0-0) host the Calgary Flames on September…
Okay, let's talk about the matchup.
That feels good, but it also puts a target on our back.
They lost 4 to 2 on the road, but they're playing at home next time.
What's the biggest adjustment they need to make based on Tuesday's game?
The biggest adjustment is stopping the neutral zone turnover.
In that last game, Calgary gave the puck away way too often in their own end.
Adar Suniev scored two goals, but he benefited from Seattle winning the battles along the boards.
If Calgary wants to win this rematch, they can't rely on individual brilliance alone.
They need better structure in the defensive zone.
Right, and Abram Wiebe had the assists for them, so the play-making is there, but if the structure is sloppy, the play-makers don't have space.
Do you think the Flames will try to change their forecheck system entirely or just tighten up the existing one?
I doubt they'll change the whole system.
Coaches rarely overhaul a forecheck mid-season unless it's completely broken.
Instead, I expect them to focus on gap control.
They let John Randall Avon slip through the neutral zone too easily for that first goal.
Tightening the gap between their defensemen and forwards will force Seattle to dump and chase more, which slows down our transition game.
That makes sense.
So if we're forced to dump and chase, our speed becomes less of an advantage.
How does that impact our power play? We've been effective early on, but if the Flames are parked in their own zone, does that clog the high danger areas?
Absolutely.
If they're parking the bus, we need to move the puck faster than usual.
The key is the point shot and the rebound battle.
If we're just circling around the perimeter without traffic in front, the goaltender settles in.
Okay, let's talk about the matchup.
That feels good, but it also puts a target on our back.
They lost 4 to 2 on the road, but they're playing at home next time.
What's the biggest adjustment they need to make based on Tuesday's game?
The biggest adjustment is stopping the neutral zone turnover.
In that last game, Calgary gave the puck away way too often in their own end.
Adar Suniev scored two goals, but he benefited from Seattle winning the battles along the boards.
If Calgary wants to win this rematch, they can't rely on individual brilliance alone.
They need better structure in the defensive zone.
Right, and Abram Wiebe had the assists for them, so the play-making is there, but if the structure is sloppy, the play-makers don't have space.
Do you think the Flames will try to change their forecheck system entirely or just tighten up the existing one?
I doubt they'll change the whole system.
Coaches rarely overhaul a forecheck mid-season unless it's completely broken.
Instead, I expect them to focus on gap control.
They let John Randall Avon slip through the neutral zone too easily for that first goal.
Tightening the gap between their defensemen and forwards will force Seattle to dump and chase more, which slows down our transition game.
That makes sense.
So if we're forced to dump and chase, our speed becomes less of an advantage.
How does that impact our power play? We've been effective early on, but if the Flames are parked in their own zone, does that clog the high danger areas?
Absolutely.
If they're parking the bus, we need to move the puck faster than usual.
The key is the point shot and the rebound battle.
If we're just circling around the perimeter without traffic in front, the goaltender settles in.
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