Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast

Interested in joining our new Patreon to support the Sound Of Hockey? Click here! -- The boys recorded this one on Friday night, which meant cracking open a couple cold ones and chopping it up before Kraken training camp kicks off this week. Lots of giggles are to be had in this one, as the guys play a challenging game of Let's Get Quizzical and discuss some of the storylines entering camp. Al...

We're down to one or two more episodes before Seattle Kraken training camp opens, and the guys thought it was a great time to do one more offseason Mailbag. That makes up the bulk of this episode, as John, Darren, and Curtis dig into your many great questions. Other segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner , Let's Get Quizzical, and Weekly One-Timers. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Finally, some Kraken news has started trickling in again, now that August is in the rearview mirror. Joonas Donskoi announced his retirement, and Seattle signed Devin Shore to add depth and competition in training camp. John and Darren break those stories down and more in their Kraken news portion of the show. They then shift to Goalie Gear Corner , which is a fun Kraken-related one, some PWHL tal...

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-Timer...

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 Se...

After a brief hiatus, Sound Of Hockey is back with a fantastic interview with a fantastic guest, Kraken Director of Player Development, Jeff Tambellini. With Jeff, you'll get some memories of his playing journey, including the famed " Nashville Backcheck ," as well as his experiences playing with Yanni Gourde and his thoughts on some rising Kraken prospects. Also in this episode, Joh...

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,...

It's been another busy week in Seattle and around the NHL. Free agency opened, and then the Kraken welcomed their prospects for Development Camp. With that in mind, John and Darren chatted with new Kraken draftee Oscar Fisker Mølgaard. It's an awesome conversation that will surely put a smile on your face. Aside from the interview, there's plenty of discussion in this episode about the...

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...

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....

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 e...

The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is thrilled to welcome back Joey Daccord for his third appearance on the show, as he prepares for the AHL Calder Cup Final with the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The always affable Daccord shares his memories from his stints with the Kraken this season and talks about how exciting this run through the AHL playoffs has been. You won't want to miss this interview. Aside...

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....

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 Franci...

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 a...

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. SUBSCR...

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 Draf...

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...

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...

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 seri...

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...

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 goe...

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 o...

This is a bit of a tough episode for John and Darren, who recorded this one without their good friend, Andy Eide, who collapsed at the Kraken game Saturday . As of the posting of this episode, Andy remains in ICU, recovering from a stroke. So, John and Darren give some background on what has been going on on that front, share their favorite memories of their ongoing friendship with Andy, and give...

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...