Halford & Brough in the Morning We Don't Talk Enough About The Kraken
Mar 13, 2026
Mike Benton, Seattle Kraken radio commentator, gives sharp analysis on the Kraken’s scoring drought, roster questions, and trade targets. Jesper Sørensen, Vancouver Whitecaps manager, reflects on tactical errors, a costly giveaway, and fixture congestion. Short, punchy conversations about playoff outlook, roster shifts, and preparing for upcoming matches.
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Kraken Promise Turned Into A Critical Slump
- The Kraken faded late in their homestand after early promise, losing critical home points and slipping outside the playoff picture.
- Mike Benton points to a 2-6 record since the Olympic break and a 2-4 mark on the six-game homestand as the tipping factors.
Top Line Dry Spell Exposes Low-Scoring Identity
- Offensive struggles are concentrated: top line of Jared McCann, Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle has gone quiet, with McCann scoreless in 10 games.
- Benton says the team was built to win low-scoring games, so when key scorers dry up the margin for error disappears.
Lambert's Structure Fixed Defence But Left Scoring Gaps
- Seattle shifted coaching philosophy from high-offense under Bylsma to structure under Lane Lambert, improving defence but exposing offensive inconsistency.
- Benton frames this as a deliberate 'move the needle back' to structure that now needs a scoring catalyst.