Signals From The Deep

This week, hosts Piper Shaw and JT Brown join us on the road from Denver, Colorado just before the Kraken's final regular season game against the Avalanche this season. They talk about the Kaapo Kakko trade, how the road trip has progressed so far, Yanni Gourde's viral interview with Piper, and what the holiday break will bring for each of them. From all us at Signals From the Deep, we hope you have a happy holiday season and we'll see you again in 2025!

He's back, and this time it's permanent. Host Piper Shaw introduces her new co-host for every new episode of Signals from the Deep, JT Brown. The duo talk about the events of the Kraken's latest east coast swing, including the chance of a lifetime for an amateur goalie getting the call up to backup for the team at Madison Square Garden.

Happy Thanksgiving! Join hosts Piper Shaw and Ian Furness as they dive into the latest Kraken updates and indulge in some Thanksgiving-themed discussions. They explore some of the players' favorite family meal traditions and reflect on the team's performance as the holidays approach. Piper, Ian, and Grant also answer a few listener questions.

The latest episode of Signals from the Deep dives into the Seattle Kraken's recent performances, highlighting the recent road trip and a couple of slow starts at home. Alison Lukan, JT Brown, and host Piper Shaw then discuss the impact of the Kraken's fourth line in securing two wins in a row at home. The conversation also touches on the significance of Hockey Fights Cancer month, with heartfelt reflections from Alison on her personal experiences with cancer in her family.

The Kraken are in the middle of a road trip, so host Piper Shaw is calling in this week from her hotel room Ottawa before the Kraken's game against the Senators. Special guest host and Kraken radio color commentator Al Kinisky joins her as they talk about the fun of living the last week out of a suitcase. The pair break down the Kraken's performance so far on the trip and what to expect before they head home on November 8th. Piper also sits down with Tye Kartye, Andre Burakovsky, and Brandon Tanev to learn what they do to make life away from home a little more fun.

This episode of Signals from the Deep is all about new beginnings! With a focus on the cultural shift under new leadership, host Piper Shaw and guest host Everett Fitzhugh discuss standout performances from the team in the last four games, including Jordan Eberle's impact as the newly named captain. The conversation also touches on the latest community events at KCI and how they're driving more inclusivity in hockey.

The latest episode of "Signals from the Deep" features a lively discussion with Yanni Gourde, who shares insights on the importance of physical play and energy in hockey. He emphasizes how bringing that intensity can shift the momentum of a game, making it a crucial aspect of his role on the Kraken. Hosts Piper Shaw and JT Brown also chat with Yanni about his favorite games to play on team flights as well as their predictions for the upcoming Super Skills Showcase happening in November.

We're back from our summer vacation! Well, some of us are, anyway. As our dear friend Nick Olczyk transitions to his new home in Utah, we welcome the new host of Signals From the Deep: Piper Shaw! For her inaugural episode, Piper is joined by our guest host for the week, Alison Lukan, giving fans #TheExperience. They break down what fans can expect with the newly launched Kraken Hockey Network, your new local home for Kraken games. We also chat about additions to the coaching staff and roster, the extensions GM Ron Francis signed this offseason, and interview one of the newest faces on the team, Brandon Montour.

We're back from our summer vacation! With development camp in full swing, Nick and Grant take the opportunity to sit down with Dan Bylsma, the newly installed head coach of the Seattle Kraken. Coach Bylsma takes us through his journey from his playing career to his transition to behind the bench and what shaped him into the coach he is today. He then shares his thoughts on his coaching staff and how recent additions like Bob Woods and Jess Campbell will compliment the existing core. Finally, Nick gets Dan to share his outlook on how the upcoming season will unfold.

Road trip! Nick and Grant have traveled south to sunny Coachella Valley to bring you the latest from Acrisure Arena as the Firebirds get ready to play their first home game of the 2024 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. First up: Ryker Evans, Shane Wright, John Hayden, and Chris Driedger chat with Nick about the first two games of the series against the Calgary Wranglers and what it will take to win on Wednesday night. After that, Nick and Grant are joined by Hall of Fame goaltender and current Firebirds color analyst Grant Fuhr. He shares stories about juggling baseball and hockey in school, his time with Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers, and how he made the transition from the goal crease to the broadcast booth.

The podcast looks south to sunny Coachella Valley to check in with the voice of the Firebirds, Evan Pivnick. Evan regales us with tales of his career path from Bowling Green State University to the AHL and everything in between. Nick and Evan also provide a nice preview for the Firebirds upcoming playoff run, letting us know what to watch for as the team looks to repeat the historic run they had in their inaugural season.

Nick welcomes Piper Shaw of ROOT Sports for our latest installment of the podcast. They discuss Piper's beginnings in St. Cloud, MN, her path to Seattle, and what motivates her to tell the stories of the Kraken. Piper and Nick give analysis on the trade deadline moves by GM Ron Francis and how that sets the team up for a final playoff push.

It's the one year anniversary of the podcast! To help us celebrate, Nick has brought in former player and current TNT and MSG studio analyst Anson Carter to discuss his journey from growing up in Scarborough, Ontario to the NHL, where he played for eight different teams. Anson also talks about his experience as a Black player in college and professional hockey and how he's used his position to make the game better for future Black players.

The Seattle Kraken have kicked off 2024 in style with a shutout win at the Winter Classic! Host Nick Olczyk has brought in ROOT Sports' very own Eddie Olczyk, JT Brown, and John Forslund to talk about their experiences at T-Mobile Park on New Year's Day. The crew reminisce about past outdoor games and how the Kraken look as a team coming into the second half of the season.

The big 1-0! You asked, we listened. Host Nick and Producer Grant sit down and discuss questions submitted by the listeners and Kraken fans from inside Climate Pledge Arena during a recent pregame. Topics include the rules of hockey, Coachella Valley Firebirds prospects, how coaches and GMs make their moves, and the upcoming Winter Classic.

This week, host Nick Olczyk is joined by KJR newcomer Al Kinisky. They talk about Al's start in hockey, his career in the business world after his playing days, all the way up to his newest gig alongside Everett Fitzhugh on Kraken radio broadcasts.

Everett Fitzhugh is back for round two of his conversation with Nick Olczyk. This time around, the two talk more about Everett's time with the Kraken and what he thinks the next season will look like for the Kraken coming off of a playoff berth and some notable changes to the roster.

The radio voice of the Seattle Kraken, Everett Fitzhugh, joins host Nick Olczyk for a chat that is so in-depth (pun intended), we had to split it into two episodes. This first installment highlights Everett's career path to the NHL, calling games for college and minor league teams along the way. Part 2 coming soon!

We're Back! After a brief summer vacation, host Nick Olczyk is joined by 93.3 KJR NHL Studio Host Mike Benton. The two talk about the origin of Mike's passion for hockey, the Kraken's success last season, and what to expect from the newest additions to the club.

The Kraken are in the playoffs! Nick sits down with the team's color commentator JT Brown from ROOT Sports to discuss his upbringing in Minnesota and how that blossomed into a career in the NHL. JT also shares his insight into what the Kraken has accomplished so far in the postseason and what to expect in Round 2.