Can superstars single-handedly shift the fate of NHL teams? This episode of Kraken dissects the Seattle Kraken’s hard-hitting loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, spotlighting Nikita Kucherov’s jaw-dropping hockey IQ and game-changing plays. Zaiem Beg and Glenn Dreyfuss break down catastrophic turnovers, tic-tac-toe finishes, and the relentless pace set by Tampa’s top lines, while questioning the accuracy of expected goal models and their effect on game analysis.   The conversation explores Lane Lambert’s reaction to the defeat, the psychological tug-of-war between process and result, and the critical impact of superstars like Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon on team success. Is Seattle’s search for a franchise player the missing link? With sharp insights on lineup decisions, contract value, and the influence of elite talent, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what drives victory in the NHL—and why the Kraken still need their own game-changer. Photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jennthulhu_photog/albums/ Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.   Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl.   Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.