KHN | Raising Ryker

Character, leadership, a can-do attitude — all traits that have defined forward Jared McCann's career and have centered him in Seattle.

Kraken general manager Jason Botterill joins Ian and Alison from the KHN desk to chat about what he's seen from his squad so far and his excitement surrounding the team heading into the last three quarters of the season.

Drafted by Detroit in 1983, Kraken head coach Lane Lambert spent three seasons with the Red Wings and returned to Detroit on Tuesday as a member of the Kraken coaching staff.

From his father’s training rink to the crease at Seattle Kraken, goaltender Joey Daccord takes us behind the scenes to explore the rituals, mindset and family legacy that underpin his rise to the NHL.

From a young girl chasing pucks on frozen ponds to a trailblazer on the ice and behind the mic — Jennifer Botterill has always been a light in the hockey world. Her Hockey Hall of Fame induction isn’t just a milestone — it’s a celebration of passion, perseverance, and the power of representation.

With a goalie mindset on the ice & off of it, Kraken net minder Philipp Grubauer finds balance in the fresh air and fulfillment in giving back to the community in the PNW he now calls home.

Seattle Kraken Forward Ryan Winterton comes aboard the show to share his experience of transitioning from the AHL to the NHL, and how the team chemistry is contributing to the franchise's best start.

Piper and JT feel the Halloween spirit as they highlight the Kraken's themed costumes. The hosts also recap the homestand and how they played broadcast musical chairs.

Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan joins the show to chat Sounders playoffs, the Seattle sports community, and what it means to play with his brother.

PWHL and hockey phenom joins the pregame show to chat about her time in Seattle so far, hockey in the Pacific Northwest, and what she's excited for during the inaugural season of PWHL Seattle.

Tyson Jugnauth talks about staying ready and contributing wherever the team needs him, emphasizing focus, trust, and teamwork.

Alison Lukan from KHN interviews Troy Bodie, the general manager of the Coachella Valley Firebirds. They discuss the development of young prospects and the team's success in the American Hockey League. Bodie emphasizes the significant impact that head coach Derek Laxdal has had on the Firebirds' achievements since he joined the team in the summer of 2024. The conversation also includes a lighthearted moment about a push-up competition between the coaches and the front office staff.

We travel to New England to spend a day with Joey Daccord as he talks us through offseason training and life back home with his family.

General manager Jason Botterill joins Alison, Brett and Ian to discuss his first full offseason as GM and what he's looking forward to this season.

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson joins the team in the booth to talk baseball, hockey and his time in Seattle.

Brandon Montour joins John, Edzo and JT during the second period of Seattle's final preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers. The quartet talks new head coach Lane Lambert, training camp, and Monty sneaks a few chirps in about JT's suit choices.

A competitor since childhood, Kraken forward Shane Wright found an outlet in the game of hockey. From early on, Wright showed flashes of brilliance on the ice, leading him to become one of only six players in history to be granted 'exceptional status' in the OHL. Now, with the Kraken, the young center is blossoming into a cornerstone for the franchise.

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Coming from a small town in Finland, Kaapo Kakko's four-season stint with the New York Rangers was a culture shock. But since joining the Kraken, Kakko has found an affinity with fellow Fin Eeli Tolvanen who has helped Kakko's integration with his new team both on and off the ice.

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Director of player development for the Kraken, Jeff Tambellini, joins Ian Furness, Alison Lukan and Brett Festerling to recap Jani Nyman’s recent 12-game stint with the Kraken and the progress of the progress in Coachella Valley, and some of the new faces that will be joining the Firebirds as they close out their regular season.

Hard work and sacrifice run in the Kartye family, and that's exactly how Tye Kartye made his dream of playing in the NHL a reality.

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Jamie Oleksiak grew up in a family of athletes and forged his own path to the NHL. But off the ice, Oleksiak finds a balance in life between spending time outdoors and reading history books.

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In his 11 years in the NHL, Andre Burakovsky has grown from a young prospect with sky-high potential to a clutch playoff performer and a seasoned veteran with Two Stanley Cups to show for his efforts. He's battled devastating injuries while adapting his role across the league, but it's always been his unique personality and playful spirit that's made Andre a truly one-of-a-kind player and teammate. KHN's Piper Shaw gives us a look into the mind of #95, and what it's like Being Burky.

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Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer dive into the mental battle of being a goaltender at the highest level.

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Kraken player development coach Katelyn Parker shares her journey from a youth hockey player growing up in Washington to working alongside a team of remarkable women here in Seattle.

Jessica Campbell shares stories about how hockey has always been part of her life and what hockey means to her.

Ron Francis joins Alison Lukan and Ian Furness on the KHN pregame show to discuss last week's trade deadline and the team's outlook heading into the final stretch of the season.

Ryker Evans’ hockey journey started young. As an undersized youth player diagnosed with celiac disease, Evans overcame these challenges on his way to becoming a staple of the Kraken blue line.