Brandon Tanev, a forward for the Seattle Kraken, faced significant challenges in his youth due to being smaller than his peers. He sat out over four seasons of Triple-A competition before experiencing a growth spurt that allowed him to compete at higher levels. Known for his speed, he has earned the nickname 'Turbo' and has established a reputation as one of the fastest skaters in the NHL. Reflecting on his father's innovative training methods, Brandon acknowledges that the weighted skates helped him become a better player, despite initial reluctance to wear them.