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    What's Kraken with Kristy Flannery

    en-usJuly 20, 2021
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    About this Episode

    Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Kristy Flannery, aka Skating In Stilettos, about the Seattle Kraken expansion draft! Who should Seattle look to build their franchise around? What goalie should they take? Is Ron Francis the right man for the job? Will they be immediate contenders? The docs & Kristy consider all the looming questions heading into Wednesday's Expansion draft, discuss their thoughts, notable unprotected players around the league, Vegas' immunity, eye patches, pet bears, Glengarry Glen Ross quotes, and more!

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