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Eddie Olczyk leaves Kraken analyst role, stays with TNT for NHL games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Eddie Olczyk leaves Kraken analyst role, stays with TNT for NHL games

Summary

Eddie Olczyk is stepping away from his role as a TV analyst for the Seattle Kraken after four seasons. The announcement was made on July 28, 2026, as Olczyk seeks to spend more time with his family in Chicago and adjust to a more relaxed broadcasting schedule. He will continue his work as a national analyst for TNT, where he has been involved in calling numerous games, including Stanley Cup Playoff coverage. Olczyk's departure follows his work with Kraken play-by-play voice John Forslund and analyst JT Brown since 2022, and he had previous experience as an analyst for the Chicago Blackhawks. The Kraken plan to keep Forslund and Brown in the booth for the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Olczyk exits his analyst role with the Kraken after four seasons.
•He focuses on national broadcasts for TNT and family time in Chicago.
•He had been with the Kraken since their 2021-22 debut season.
•Forslund and Brown are expected to continue as the broadcast team.
•Olczyk worked 65 national games last season, including playoff coverage.

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12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Eddie Olczyk stepping away from Kraken TV analyst role, will continue calling NHL games for TNT

What they're saying

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After four seasons as a TV analyst for the Seattle Kraken, Eddie Olczyk is stepping away. Olczyk and the NHL team announced Tuesday that the former NHL star and longtime broadcaster is leaving his role with the Kraken Hockey Network to spend more time with his family in Chicago and work a more relaxed national…
— Yahoo Sports

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