Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast

It’s another super fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as the guys welcome Chris Smith of Icethetics fame. Coincidentally, Chris is ALSO the Creative Director at King 5, the new TV home for the Seattle Kraken. Tons of jersey and Kraken broadcast talk in this episode, including a draft of the guys’ favorite jerseys of all time. Segments include Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. SUBS...

For an offseason episode during a period of almost zero Seattle Kraken news, this one may go down in the books as one of the all-time greats. Kraken organist Benny Drawbars joins John, Curtis, and Darren in BarrDown Studios, and he comes well equipped with musical instruments that get put to good use. The guys also do a little Kraken talk, interview Benny about all things organ playing, and hit se...

The Seattle Kraken news machine is starting to slow down, but there were plenty of odds and ends to tie up on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week. To start the show, John gives Darren a very thoughtful gift. Then, the guys drift to Kraken news for quite a while, before hitting their interview with forward prospect Oscar Fisker Mølgaard. The promising and affable Dane returns for his second appea...

It's been a HUGE week for the Seattle Kraken, with many MANY headline-making moves, plus Development Camp. The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to bring you up to speed on everything you need to know. Plus, the guys are revisiting their feelings on the recent Kraken free-agent signings. They also interview Kraken prospect Tyson Jugnauth and hustle through all the big UFA signings from across th...

The Seattle Kraken have had a busy few days, drafting eight new prospects over the weekend and then signing two players, Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson, to huge contracts on Monday. John, Curtis, and Darren got together to give their reactions to these many moves. While this isn't the standard format for a Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys wanted to get this information out while it&#...

With the Stanley Cup awarded to the Florida Panthers and the Coachella Valley Firebirds having lost in the Calder Cup Finals in devastating fashion, the offseason is OFFICIALLY here. But, things will take off very quickly over the next few days for the Seattle Kraken and the rest of the NHL, as the Draft hits, then free agency and development camps. John and Darren bring you up to speed on everyth...

The final rounds of playoff hockey at both the NHL and AHL levels have gotten quite interesting, with the Coachella Valley Firebirds snagging a 2-1 lead over the Hershey Bears and the Edmonton Oilers staying alive and forcing Game 6 against the Florida Panthers. Lots of talk about those series in this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, plus a Mailbag segment. Other segments include Weekly One...

On the latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys discuss the latest Kraken-related headlines, including assistant coach Jay Leach moving on and what it means for the organization. Plus, plenty of Coachella Valley Firebirds talk, as they prepare for a rematch of last season's AHL Calder Cup Final against the Hershey Bears. Also in this episode, the guys consider if Patrik Laine could be a good f...

On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcasts, one of the hosts isn't feeling too enthusiastic at first, but then he turns that frown upside down when games and hijinks ensue. The guys try out a new game called "Read Into It?" before heading Down on the Farm and even Way Down on the Farm. Next they discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Final and play a rousing game of Kraken-centric Let...

What an episode this is! With Curtis out of town, John and Darren sprung into action upon the news breaking that Dan Bylsma was getting hired by the Seattle Kraken. At Bylsma's introductory press conference on Tuesday, the guys interviewed the new bench boss, who remains in the midst of a deep playoff run in the AHL. It's an incredibly fun interview that you will not want to miss. Also on...

It's a lengthy and very fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week. On this one, John, Curtis, and Darren welcome Evan Pivnick, the voice of the AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds, to the show. Evan has some great stories about his time as a broadcaster and firsthand insight about the Firebirds current playoff run. Meanwhile, the guys are becoming more and more convinced about who the ne...

It's Sound Of Hockey Prospect Week, so this week, Darren went to Coachella Valley and chatted with Seattle Kraken forward prospect David Goyette. They discussed his hockey journey, his experiences playing as a pro so far, and life in the desert. Also on this episode, an extensive "Down on the Farm," and Darren sings not once, but twice. Other segments include Weekly One-Timers and Ba...

We asked, and you answered! It's a brand new Mailbag episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast! On this one, Curtis, John, and Darren field a LOT of your questions, from offseason Kraken plans to mascot debates. Lots of hijinks and thoughtful conversation in this one. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

This episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is a little different than most in terms of its structure. After some discussion about the disputed report from ESPN about the nature of Dave Hakstol's firing, the guys discuss some general hockey headlines before diving into a Kraken "Post-Mortem." That makes up the bulk of the episode, with topics ranging from what went wrong to how the t...

The Seattle Kraken relieved the only head coach in franchise history, Dave Hakstol, of his duties on Monday. John, Curtis, and Darren decided to get together to give their quick takes and try to figure out where general manager Ron Francis will look next. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The Seattle Kraken season is finally over, and there's a LOT to unpack on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. First, the guys break down the locker clean out days, including Ron Francis' end-of-season availability. They also discuss the recent news of the Kraken moving their TV broadcast to an "over-the-air" option. Then, John and Darren interview Troy Bodie a...

It's been a tough season for the Seattle Kraken, who seem to be closing it out with a whimper. One this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John, Curtis, and Darren are trying to find reasons to be positive, even as this team has gotten them down. Lots more prospect talk on this one and consideration of what we can look forward to for next season. Segments include: Down on the Farm Weekly...

A disappointing season is winding down for the Seattle Kraken, but the Sound Of Hockey guys still have plenty to talk about on their latest episode. In this one, a breakdown of Shane Wright's impressive hot streak, plus lots of prospect talk in Down on the Farm. Other segments include: You Don't See That Every Day Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

This is a nice, quick little episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, with plenty of discussion about the Kraken "kids" that were called up recently from the Coachella Valley Firebirds. On this one, you'll get a breakdown of recent games, plus an update on what's been happening for Kraken prospects in the European leagues. Segments include: Down on the Farm Weekly One-Timers You D...

The guys are fresh off a trip to Vegas, Arizona, and Coachella Valley, and Darren road the Zamboni, so all things considered, they're quite chipper for this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. Plus, the Kraken finally broke their miserable eight-game losing streak, which brought back some semblance of positivity. Lots of fun trip recapping and prospect talk on this episode, and segments in...

It's a PACKED mega episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week, with Kraken radio play-by-play voice Everett Fitzhugh in studio for the entirety of the episode. Also featured in this episode is two fantastic interviews with Kraken prospects Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton. The mood is bad after a terrible week for Seattle, but there's some incredible conversation in this one. Segments...

It was a big week at a variety of hockey levels, from high school hockey all the way up to the NHL, where the trade deadline passed, Jordan Eberle hit 1,000 games, and the Seattle Kraken lost in miserable fashion to the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys break all of that down and more, and they go around the league for a game of "Interesting or Carry On." Segments include: Bad Boys Weekly One-Timers...

For this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys recorded Tuesday night and predicted what would happen in advance of the Friday NHL trade deadline. Lots of good chatter in this one about the Kraken, who have been playing well, plus prospect talk and segments that include Weekly One-Timers, You Don't See That Every Day, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

This one gets off the rails very quickly, as both halves of #TheExperience, Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw are in studio for the entire episode! It makes for an incredibly fun extended episode, with plenty of laughs, debates, arguments, and anecdotes. Topics range from Andre Burakovsky's improved play with the Kraken to Piper's large cat to the difference between "Florida" and the &...

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Seattle Kraken front office will have decisions to make. Will the team win enough in the next two weeks to convince Ron Francis to keep the group together? In this episode, the guys discuss that, plus the past week of play for the Kraken. Also, some discussion of Darren's University of Washington story on soundofhockey.com and plenty of hijin...