The Deep Dive - A Seattle Kraken Podcast by Emerald City Hockey · Emerald City Hockey

ECH Postgame Live - Kraken vs. Canucks

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips

The Kraken's shootout curse and third jersey woes are making fans question their loyalty.

This episode analyzes the Seattle Kraken's 3-2 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks, focusing on recurring team struggles. Hosts from Emerald City Hockey dissect the game's pivotal moments and overarching themes. They frame the discussion around several perceived curses plaguing the franchise. The hosts immediately highlight the team's persistent inability to win shootouts. They specifically note the loss occurred while the Kraken wore their alternate "Deep Sea" third jerseys. A connection is drawn between poor performance and any jersey that is not the standard home or away uniform. The broadcast was also moved to a Wednesday, breaking the usual postgame schedule. Chat reactions revealed some fans refuse to purchase the third jersey despite its general popularity. The hosts argue the organization should consider abandoning third jerseys entirely. They declare these alternate uniforms the most cursed objects in the team's short history. One surprising claim is that the curse extends beyond just the third jersey to any non-standard uniform. The hosts suggest the "Postgame Live" show itself might carry a minor curse, though they felt that was subsiding. A memorable moment is the blunt assessment that the team "cannot get anything done" in both shootouts and the special jerseys. The discussion presents the jersey not just as apparel but as a symbolic anchor for the team's misfortunes. The hosts find the pattern so severe they recommend a boring but practical solution. Fan sentiment is shown to be divided, with merchandise appeal conflicting with on-ice results. The tone is highly conversational, frustrated, and laden with fan superstition. The style is an immediate, raw reaction to a disappointing game outcome. Die-hard Kraken fans seeking camaraderie in frustration would appreciate this episode. Listeners looking for deep tactical analysis or opponent-focused commentary might want to skip it.

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