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SHIT GETS WEIRD! Kraken Reaction: Turbo, NO! Here'ssssss Jani, and the vibes are high? 3 Stars of the Week.

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Brandon Tanev lays a hit, they fight, then 10 minutes later he gets a standing ovation.

Hosts Jeff Januzik and Joey Cirillo analyze the Seattle Kraken's recent games and team vibe following the NHL trade deadline. They recorded this episode live during the first intermission of a Kraken-Wild game on March 19th. The hosts explore the team's changed atmosphere after trading players like Brandon Tanev and Yanni Gourde. Jeff argues the locker room feels freer, comparing it to a workplace improving after a toxic person leaves, though he clarifies the departed players weren't toxic. The Kraken defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2, with Shane Wright scoring two goals and players like Larsson and Beniers contributing multi-point games. Seattle is the NHL's only team remaining undefeated when leading after the second period, with a perfect 16-0-0 record. John Hayden fought Pat Maroon off the opening faceoff against Chicago, a rare immediate fight for the Kraken. In a prior 4-2 win over Utah, Kailer Yamamoto scored twice, including a goal just 51 seconds into the game. The hosts discuss Brandon Tanev's controversial hit on his former teammate Shane Wright during a 3-2 overtime loss to Winnipeg. They debate whether Tanev's hit was dirty or just unfortunate, with Joey noting its similarity to the hit that once injured Tanev himself. Despite the on-ice scrum, Tanev received a standing ovation from Seattle fans during a video tribute minutes later. Jeff highlights Ty Kartye immediately stepping up to fight Tanev in defense of Wright as emblematic of improved team cohesion. The hosts briefly shift to league topics, speculating if Alex Ovechkin can score eight more goals to break Wayne Gretzky's record. Joey plans a complex trip to Japan and South Korea, detailing visits to Tokyo, a samurai-themed robot restaurant, and a tiny Kyoto bar known for experimental cocktails. Jeff's personal highlight is the metal band Sleep Token, whose new single topped charts and who maintain a mysterious, cult-like persona. The tone is casual, exhausted, and humorously chaotic, reflecting a late-night recording plagued by technical glitches. This episode is ideal for Kraken fans seeking an unfiltered, emotional reaction to recent games and team dynamics. Listeners preferring strictly analytical hockey talk might find the personal tangents and technical issues distracting.

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