Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast

After another brief hiatus, Sound Of Hockey is back and battling to find hockey content in the month of August.

Despite the lack of hockey news, John, Darren, and Curtis somehow manage to fill another episode.

On this one, they use some old tricks like HYPE-o-thetical and Let's Get Quizzical, which make for some fun discussion.

Segments this week include Spilling the Beans and Weekly One-Timers.

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The doldrums of summer are very much upon us, as very little has happened in the hockey world over the past couple weeks, especially for the Seattle Kraken.

BUT, John and Darren are joined by Curtis once again, and together, the trio manage to stitch together a pretty great show.

On this one, the guys break down "Kraken adjacent" news regarding players that were rumored to be fits for Seattle but moved elsewhere. They also do a Kraken roundtable that sparks some interesting discussion.

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Just when the Sound Of Hockey guys thought they were low on content, the listeners came through with plenty of questions for a robust Mailbag on this week's episode.

This one gets a little off the rails, as John and Darren get a little silly in the Mailbag segment, but it's fun stuff, so give it a listen.

Also on this episode, the guys discuss several Kraken signings made in the past week, then move on to segments.

Segments this week include:

• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets of the Week

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The 2023 NHL Entry Draft is in the books, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to help break down all the happenings of the event.

The Seattle Kraken selected 10 players to add to their pipeline, so plenty of conversation about that on this .5 episode.

John and Darren also discuss the trades that occurred leading up to the draft, and they consider what might happen for the Kraken over the next couple weeks.

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It's a big week in the hockey world, with NHL Awards, NHL Entry Draft, and Free Agency all happening.

From a Kraken perspective, Matty Beniers won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year, Dave Hakstol came up short of the Jack Adams Award.

Down on the Farm, the Coachella Valley Firebirds came one goal short of the Calder Cup.

Then, plenty of NHL news, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.

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On this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Chris Peters returns to give his expectations for the upcoming NHL Entry Draft and to talk through the Kraken prospect pool. As always, tons of great insights from Chris, a *very good* friend of the pod.

Aside from the interview with Chris Peters, there's plenty of great conversation on this show between John and Darren, who open the episode by breaking down William Karlsson's phenomenal Stanley Cup parade performance, before shifting into Kraken news.

They then go Down on the Farm, give a robust WHL Update, and eventually give some tidbits about the Stanley Cup Final.

Segments this week include:

• Shame On Us
• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets of the Week
• Three Stars

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It's a two-for-one special, and that means it's... exactly the same as any other Sound Of Hockey episode. But, you'll get some good chuckles and get brought up to speed on what's been happening with the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Memorial Cup, as well as the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the AHL playoffs. John and Darren also discuss Kraken GM Ron Francis's contract extension.

Once they've finished their local hockey talk, the guys shift to the Stanley Cup Final, for a conversation in which Darren professes his disdain for the Golden Knights.

Next they discuss the magic of Latvia winning the bronze medal in the IIHF World Championships.

Segments include:

• Weekly One-Timers
• Three Stars
• Tweets of the Week

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Despite Darren being halfway around the world for this episode, he and John managed to get a new Sound Of Hockey Podcast out for the people.

While the Kraken are out of the playoffs, there's plenty to discuss, with the Seattle Thunderbirds winning the WHL and advancing to the Memorial Cup and the Coachella Valley Firebirds into the AHL Western Conference Finals.

Plus, the guys recap Ron Francis and Dave Hakstol's end-of-season press conference before discussing the NHL Conference Finals.

Eventually the show shifts to segments which this week include:

• Bad Boys
• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets of the Week
• Three Stars

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The Kraken lost this week in Game 7 of Round 2 against the Dallas Stars, ending their season. But what a magical run it was, as the team went way beyond what anyone expected, bringing in countless new hockey fans in the process.

John, Darren, and (this week) Curtis break down what they saw from the fanbase and how sentiment seemed to be positive, despite the loss. They also dig deep into Games 6 and 7 and consider some roundtable questions that address the future of the team.

Next, they go Down on the Farm, where the Coachella Valley Firebirds are in a great spot in their Calder Cup Playoff series, and check in on the Seattle Thunderbirds, who are in the WHL Championship Series.

After lots of Kraken talk, they shift to segments, which include:

• Bad Boys
• Weekly One-Timers
• Three Stars
• Tweets of the Week

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On this very fun ".5" episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Darren interviews Everett Fitzhugh from morning skate at American Airlines Center in Dallas, as the Kraken prep for Game 5 against the Stars.

Topics range from life on the road in the NHL compared to the ECHL to fatherhood to figuring out how the Kraken can get better next season.

Lots of chuckles to be had in this one.

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The Kraken have gotten off to a good start in Round 2 against the Dallas Stars, and John and Darren are back for another Sound Of Hockey Podcast, bringing you up to speed on all the details. 

Aside from oodles of Kraken talk, you’ll also get a Coachella Valley Firebirds update and some Thunderbirds talk. Plus, a look around the NHL as a whole, and some discussion on the Blackhawks winning the Draft Lottery.

Segments include:

• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets of the Week
• Three Stars

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The Seattle Kraken shocked the world in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by knocking off the defending champion Colorado Avalanche in Game 7. Darren was in the building for the game, and John was home having heart palpitations, so both give their thoughts on that thrilling experience.

They then shift their focus to the second round, where the Kraken will take on the Dallas Stars.

Next, the guys go Down on the Farm to chat about Jagger Firkus joining the Coachella Valley Firebirds and to give an update on the Firebirds' playoff run. They also do a quick WHL Update to talk about the Seattle Thunderbirds, then take a trip around the NHL.

Finally, they shift to segments, which include:

• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets of the Week
• Three Stars

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On this latest ".5" episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John and Darren are joined by SOH contributor, Curtis Isacke. The trio wax poetic about the two recent Kraken home playoff games, then break down each contest in detail and uncover some interesting trends.

After that, they dive into the Mailbag for the remainder of the episode, answer questions from listeners about a wide range of topics from coping with the stress of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to tactical changes being made by the Kraken.

Fun episode. Enjoy!

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The boys are in playoff mode! As Kraken versus Avalanche Game 3 approaches, with the series tied 1-1, John and Darren are running on adrenaline. They recap Games 1 and 2 and share their own personal excitement for Game 3, which will be the first home playoff game in Kraken history. 

After plenty of Kraken talk, the focus shifts to a glance around the NHL, where the guys discuss their favorite series so far. They then move Down on the Farm, where Tye Kartye has won the AHL Rookie of the Year award, and the Firebirds are in the playoffs. They also cover the Thunderbirds' exciting 8-0 run through the WHL playoffs so far. 

Eventually, they hit segments, which include: 

• Weekly One-Timers
• Bad Boys
• Three Stars
• Tweets of the Week

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It's been a hard week for Sound Of Hockey. Our good friend, Andy Eide, one third of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, passed away Friday after suffering a stroke on March 18. In this episode, Darren and John pay tribute to their friend.

Andy would want the show to go on, and he would want the guys to talk about the Kraken and their upcoming playoff run, so that's what happens next.

On this show, SOH also has interviews with Alex Wennberg and Seattle Thunderbirds coach Matt O'Dette.

If you can get through the sad parts at the beginning, it's a pretty great episode.

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With the Kraken now officially in the playoffs for the first time, John and Darren got together to record what they thought would be a half episode, but they got carried away and ended up recording a full episode. So, it's kind of a ".5" episode, but there's a lot of content here.

This one starts with plenty of Kraken talk and what the playoff berth means for Seattle. It then goes Down on the Farm, to the WHL, and eventually to Weekly One-Timers.

The guys then spend the remainder of the show answer questions from the Mailbag.

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The best friend of the pod is back, and she may even be getting promoted to "super friend" after this episode, on which she acts as a guest host for the entire episode.

It's a really fun episode that starts with a lot of bickering, then EXTENSIVE Kraken talk. As is tradition with Alison, this episode does have a little more numerical/statistical data to back up and/or shoot down John and Darren's takes, which adds an interesting layer.

On this show, you'll also get a WHL/OHL update, and then some segments. Segments this week include:

• Down on the Farm
• You Don't See That Every Day
• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets of the Week
• Three Stars

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It's been an up-and-down week for the Kraken, but they are still in a good spot for making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. So, on the latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast episode, John and Darren discuss the postseason landscape and where the Kraken might fit into it.

They start the show with a breakdown of the latest Kraken games, then give some updates from around the Western Conference.

Next, they go over to the WHL for some info about the upcoming playoffs, then to the PHF for a recap of their Isobel Cup championship game, and finally to the NCAA for a quick preview of the upcoming Men's Frozen Four.

Once they've gotten through all that stuff, they shift to segments, which this week include:

• Bad Boys
• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets of the Week
• Three Stars
• Games on the Radar

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This is a special episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as ROOT Sports / Kraken Host & Reporter Piper Shaw joins the guys IN STUDIO for the entirety of the episode. Piper plays along with all the bits and segments and shares her story of how she got to where she is now, working in TV and covering an NHL hockey team. 

Once they progress through Piper's story, the show shifts to its more typical cadence, starting with a breakdown of the latest Kraken games. 

Next, Andy gives a brief WHL Update, before Piper gives her thoughts on Tony Granato being fired from the University of Wisconsin, where she previously worked. 

Finally, Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Four Stars. 

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It's been a bonkers week around the NHL, and the Sound Of Hockey welcomes Eddie Olczyk back this week to talk about it. With Edzo, who is checking in from Las Vegas, the guys talk about his whirlwind season, and he gives his thoughts on what has been going on in the lead-up to the NHL Trade Deadline. It's a fun convo. 

The interview is just a small piece of a supersized episode, though. John and Darren (no Andy this week) go deep into what has been happening with the Kraken and their expectations for what the team will do before Friday's deadline. 

After the Olczyk interview, the guys jump to a robust "Interesting or Carry On" to get through all of the big trades around the NHL. They then shift to segments, which this week include: 

• Bad Boys
• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets of the Week
• Two Stars

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On the latest ".5" episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Darren checks in with Philipp Grubauer from the Kraken dressing room. It's a nice one-on-one conversation that touches on Grubauer's upbringing in Germany, his pride for his country as a growing hockey nation, his reflections on how things have gone over the past season and a half, and much more. Grubauer even hints at a new mask coming in for him very soon. 

Darren also gives a quick update on how things have been going with the Kraken and gives a vibe check on the team (spoiler: the vibes have been high). 

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The boys are back! Jared McCann got engaged in Hawaii during the break, so Darren chatted with him Tuesday at UBS Arena in New York. That's where the Kraken are beginning their five-game road trip through New York (Islanders and Rangers), New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Winnipeg. 

It's a very short .5 episode, but on this one, Darren brings you up to speed with what's been happening with the team and has a fun check-in with McCann from the team's dressing room. 

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It's a big-time episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week, as John, Andy, and Darren welcome Seattle Kraken and Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Kole Lind. On their interview with Lind, the guys discuss his tradition of kissing his goalie on the mask after a win, CV's success this season in the AHL, and what he learned from his stretch with the Kraken last season. 

Aside from the interview, the guys break down the four Kraken games since last episode and consider how unique it is for a team to sweep a seven-game road trip. 

They also discuss Kraken milestones and the U18 Women's World Championship. 

Segbits include: 

• Down on the Farm
• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets of the Week
• Three Stars

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The Seattle Kraken have been rolling once again, with a six-game win streak and five straight victories on their current very long road trip. The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to break down their latest games and call out some of the most impressive individual performances from this stretch. 

Aside from discussing the games, John, Andy, and Darren talk about other Kraken news like Matty Beniers being selected for the All-Star Game and also losing a bet with Jordan Eberle. 

The guys then shift to Down on the Farm to discuss Shane Wright going back to the OHL, plus lots of crazy trades for the local WHL teams. 

Next, the show moves into segments, which this week include:

• You Don't See That Every Day
• Weekly One-Timers
• Three Stars
• Tweets of the Week

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Are the Kraken nasty wasty?

Everett Fitzhugh checks in with Darren from Montreal, where the Seattle Kraken are prepping for their game against the Canadiens. With Seattle on a four-game win streak and the longest road trip of the season, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast thought it was a good time to chat with the team's radio voice to get his take on what's been happening on this trip. 

Darren and Everett dig into the following:

• The Detroit Lions
• Kraken nastiwastiness 
• Team vibes
• Daniel Sprong
• Eeli Tolvanen
• Jared McCann

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It's the holiday season, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is in the spirit of giving, so they bring you a nice little stocking stuffer of an episode for your listening enjoyment. 

This week, John decided not to show up for an episode named after him, so Andy and Darren carry on without him and pick on him a bit to get things rolling. Then, they break down the latest Seattle Kraken games and talk about things going well lately for both goalies, what it will take to get Eeli Tolvanen in the lineup, and more. 

Next, they go Down on the Farm to discuss Coachella Valley's home opener, Shane Wright's Team Canada news, and the World Junior Championship getting underway soon. 

After that, they shift to segments, which include: 

• Bad Boys
• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets or Stars

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Things haven't been going too well for the Kraken lately, but it's been an interesting week for the team, with lots of happenings. Seattle claimed Eeli Tolvanen this week, Jamie Oleksiak got suspended, and Justin Schultz got injured.

John, Andy, and Darren break down all the latest news and consider what has been happening with the club. 

After Kraken talk, the guys go "Down on the Farm" to discuss Kole Lind scoring his second hat trick of the season, and the Coachella Valley Firebirds performing well. Andy also gives a WHL Update, which leads to some WJC talk. 

Next, things shift to segments, which this week include: 

• Bad Boys
• You Don't See That Every Day
• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets or Stars

It's been an eventful week for the Seattle Kraken and the NHL as a whole, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to bring you up to speed on everything that has transpired. Shane Wright returned from the AHL to score his first NHL goal, but then it was quickly announced that he would be loaned to Team Canada for the World Junior Championship. John, Andy, and Darren fill you in on what all this means while reliving the latest Kraken games. 

Next, the guys shift their focus to Down on the Farm and share the Pacific-Northwest-relevant notes from some of the WJC rosters being released. 

From then on, it's a segbit-heavy show. 

• Old Friend Update
• You Don't See That Every Day
• HYPE-O-Thetical
• Tweets or Stars

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On Episode 216.5, John and Darren sat down with Sound Of Hockey contributor Curtis to answer all your Mailbag questions over college sodas at a local watering hole. 

Sticking with the more "raw" nature of .5 episodes, there's lots of background ambiance in this one, but the guys think it's a pretty fun chat and hope you enjoy it. 

Topics in the Mailbag touch on the sustainability of the Kraken's success, what they can do to get better, and whether they should mortgage the future to give themselves a chance at a deeper playoff run.

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We all witnessed perhaps the craziest hockey game ever on Tuesday, and 9-8 overtime contest between the Kraken and the Kings, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to talk about it. Fresh off the bizarre game, John, Andy, and Darren have lots of opinions about what played out, and they ring some alarm bells about what a game like that might mean for the Seattle Kraken. 

Aside from that crazy game, the guys also break down the recent Kraken games against the Sharks, Golden Knights, and Ducks, and share the latest Seattle news, like Morgan Geekie getting hurt, Magnus Hellberg getting claimed (again), and Shane Wright having success in the AHL. 

Next, they move to segments, which include: 

• You Don't See That Every Day
• Weekly One-Timers
• Tweets or Stars

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This is a fun ".5" episode, featuring a one-on-one chat between Darren and BEST friend of the pod, Alison Lukan. It's a very Kraken-centric discussion that really digs into what has been happening with the team lately. 

Topics covered include the win streak, the loss to Minnesota, and what Jamie Oleksiak's injury means for the defense corps. Additionally, Alison shares her thoughts on Seattle's special teams, what the organization might need to do at the trade deadline, and who is her least favorite Sound Of Hockey host. 

Finally, she shares opines on Buoy and talks about her own experiences of being a mascot. 

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