Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast
319 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsSound Of Hockey is brought to you by SoundOfHockey.com.
This show is a general hockey podcast - produced for and by hockey fans - which features news and discussion surrounding the Seattle Kraken, and the sport in Seattle and the rest of the Pacific Northwest (the... Sound... area. Get it?). Plus, you'll hear great interviews, banter, and segments regarding the latest from all around the hockey world.
John Barr, Andy Eide, and Darren Brown are three Seattle-based hockey minds who are here to inform and entertain.
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Ep. 282 - Winding It Down
April 12, 2024 04:10 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBA 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!
Ep. 281 - Talkin' About the Kraken "Kids"
April 04, 2024 03:02 - 48 minutes - 47 MBThis 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 Don't See That Every Day Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 280 - Moral of the Story
March 28, 2024 22:17 - 53 minutes - 52 MBThe 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 include: Down on the Farm Bad Boys Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVI...
Ep. 279 - Everett Fitzhugh IN STUDIO, plus Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton interviews
March 21, 2024 04:48 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBIt'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 include Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 278 - Good Mood / Bad Mood
March 15, 2024 07:57 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIt 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 Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 277 - Trade Talk
March 07, 2024 04:24 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBFor 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!
Ep. 276 - Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw IN STUDIO! #TheExperience
February 29, 2024 06:47 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBThis 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 "Florida Keys." SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 275 - Deadline Approaching
February 22, 2024 06:18 - 52 minutes - 52.5 MBThe 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 hijinks. Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE!...
Ep. 274 - The Crows Have Eyes
February 16, 2024 00:02 - 47 minutes - 47.5 MBAs the Kraken hold onto their season by a thread, the boys are back to do some more crow talk, after Darren's crow-related complaints last week sparked lots of discussion. Seattle had two terrible games out of their All-Star / bye week break but bounced back with a shootout win against the Islanders. How long before they're forced to sell? Also on this episode, the guys discuss the Ridly Greig/Morgan Rielly brouhaha and much more in Bad Boys and Weekly One-Timers. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIE...
Ep. 273 - All-Star Mailbag
February 08, 2024 05:27 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBWith the Kraken still on break, the guys decided to do a mega Mailbag on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. This is an extended show, with plenty of insights about the big news that broke around the league this past week and eventually a solid 30-plus minutes of Curtis, John, and Darren answering questions from listeners. Aside from the Mailbag, Weekly One-Timers is the lone segment this week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 272 - Flailing Into the Break
February 02, 2024 06:35 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThe All-Star break is here for the Seattle Kraken, who had a rough last game before the long hiatus, losing to the lowly San Jose Sharks. The boys talk about what that loss meant and how the up-and-down week could impact the team's playoff chances. After lots of Kraken talk, the guys go Down on the Farm, then do some shaming. They also talk about the disturbing allegations and the five Canadian players from the 2018 WJC getting charged. Finally, segments include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Tim...
Ep. 271 - Featuring Ryan Donato
January 24, 2024 08:53 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThe boys are back in studio for this episode, and John and Darren popped over to Chicago Blackhawks practice on Wednesday to catch up with Ryan Donato. It's a relatively brief chat, but it's great to hear from the fan-favorite former Seattle Kraken. Also in this episode, a high level of shenanigans, including Darren talking about his harrowing arrival at BarrDown Studios for recording. Plus, discussion about the streaky Kraken's latest streak and what Seattle might do with its pending UFA'...
Ep. 270 - Featuring Brian Boucher
January 19, 2024 04:31 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBThings *WERE* going swimmingly for the Seattle Kraken, but then they hit a big bump in the road with illnesses and injuries hitting all at once. Fortunately, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a fantastic interview this week with long-time NHL goalie and TNT analyst, Brian Boucher. It's a fantastic interview. Also on this week's episode, Weekly One-Timers, a new "Weekly Wager," and much more. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 269 - The Kraken Are ROLLING
January 11, 2024 05:08 - 56 minutes - 57 MBWhat a fun run this has been for the Kraken, led by goaltender Joey Daccord. John, Curtis, and Darren break down everything they've seen from Seattle's goaltender and consider the improving depth of the team with Jaden Schwartz now back in the lineup. Also in this episode, a fair dose of WJC wrap-up, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 268 - With Alison Lukan IN STUDIO! Plus, quick hits with Joey Daccord, Yanni Gourde, and Tomas Tatar
January 05, 2024 04:08 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThe boys are on a high after the Winter Classic, and things get even better on this one, because Alison Lukan joined them IN STUDIO for the entire episode. Come for the analysis, stay for the laughs, of which there are many. Also on this episode, Darren chatted with Joey Daccord and Yanni Gourde before the Winter Classic, and then Tomas Tatar on Wednesday after Kraken practice. This is a fun episode. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 267.75 - Featuring Nick Cotsonika, Columnist for NHL.com
December 31, 2023 18:37 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBJust too much Winter Classic content! We wanted to make sure we got this out before the big event on New Year's Day, so here's an incredibly fun interview with our very good friend, Nick Cotsonika. Enjoy!
Ep. 267.5 - Featuring Steve Mayer, NHL Chief Content Officer
December 30, 2023 19:45 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat a fun conversation with Steve Mayer, the Chief Content Officer for the National Hockey League. Darren and John sat down with Steve, who oversees all of the league's tentpole events, at T-Mobile Park in advance of the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic. You will enjoy this!
Ep. 267 - Good for the Vibes, Good for the Standings (Featuring SHIFTY!)
December 29, 2023 17:22 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThe circus has arrived! The Winter Classic is just a few days away, and the Seattle Kraken are cruising at just the right time, with three straight wins and a seven-game point streak. The guys break it all down and share what has been working for the team lately. Also in this episode, John and Darren chatted with Shifty, the goalie mask painter who has been painting Joey Daccord's masks for years. It's a super fun and informative conversation. Segments this week include: Weekly One-Ti...
Ep. 266 - Airing of Grievances
December 21, 2023 05:16 - 48 minutes - 52.8 MBIt's the holiday season, and the Sound Of Hockey guys have gripes. So, in the spirit of Festivus, they air their grievances with one another and beyond on this episode of the SOH Podcast. Thankfully, the mood around the Seattle Kraken has improved a bit since the team's eight-game losing streak ended. Plenty of talk about the team's trade for Tomas Tatar, plus a breakdown of the many injuries Seattle has faced lately. Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of ...
Ep. 265 - They won one!
December 15, 2023 04:44 - 58 minutes - 58.2 MBThe Kraken won a game, and all is right in the world. Check in with Curtis, John, and Darren, as they talk through what was going wrong during the eight-game skid for the Seattle Kraken, as well as what they did in their win over Florida to get back in the W column. This episode features a robust WJC-centric Down on the Farm, plus lots of Goalie Gear Corner. Other segments include Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 264 - Panic Button Engaged
December 06, 2023 08:45 - 55 minutes - 54.8 MBThings are going very badly for the Seattle Kraken, who have lost five games in a row. On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys officially engage the panic button and spend a good chunk of the show discussing the levers the team can still pull to salvage this season. After plenty of passionate Kraken talk, John, Curtis, and Darren take a trip "Down on the Farm," then visit Goalie Gear Corner and eventually shift to Weekly One-Timers. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 263 - Featuring Blake Geoffrion and Sam Jefferies
November 30, 2023 08:33 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBThis is a super fun and interesting episode that takes John and Darren back to their pre-Kraken days, when they were interviewing folks from all over the hockey world. On this episode, they welcome Blake Geoffrion and Sam Jefferies, author of the new book, Legacy on Ice: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth. Geoffrion has a fascinating story, so the guys discuss Blake's journey and why Sam decided to write a book about him. Also in this episode, there's plenty of Kraken talk, inc...
Ep. 262 - Winter Classic Jerseys OFFICIALLY Revealed, Turkey Sandwich
November 22, 2023 18:06 - 56 minutes - 57.3 MBIt's Thanksgiving week, and the boys are feeling festive. This is a fun episode, as John, Curtis, and Darren break down what's been happening with the Seattle Kraken, Darren sings some songs, and the boys discuss both teams' Winter Classic uniforms. Darren and Curtis went to Vancouver over the weekend, so plenty of discussion about Darren's antics there. Segments include: Bad Boys Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 261.5 - Featuring Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky
November 18, 2023 19:33 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBDarren is in Vancouver for Canucks versus Kraken, so he checks in with in-game radio announcers Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky. It's a fun chat about life on the road in the NHL, Al's WHL days, and Everett's struggle with hotel pillows. Plus, plenty of Kraken talk. Enjoy!
Ep. 261 - Vibes Are Bad (And We Recorded This BEFORE the Game in Edmonton)
November 16, 2023 05:25 - 59 minutes - 58.8 MBThe vibes of the Seattle Kraken are notably bad right now. They can't seem to buy themselves a win, and they're heading very much in the wrong direction. The guys recorded this one before Wednesday's loss to Edmonton, and they were already feeling pretty down about how things had been going for Seattle. In this episode, lots of discussion about what's wrong with the Kraken, but also lots of talk about what's been happening around the hockey world. Segments include: You Don't See That ...
Ep. 260 - Featuring Chet Buchanan, Kraken PA Announcer
November 10, 2023 03:55 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBWhat a fun episode this is! John and Darren are in Denver for Kraken versus Avalanche, but they also interviewed Chet Buchanan before Seattle's game against Nashville last week. It is an insanely fun interview. Also in this episode, the guys break down the Predators, Flames, and Coyotes games, then go Down on the Farm. After the interview, they shift to segments, which this week feature: Bad Boys Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the Week SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 259 - The Spooooooky Episode
November 02, 2023 03:49 - 54 minutes - 56.1 MBThe boys recorded the latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast on Halloween night, so there's a slightly spookier mood to this one than usual. And while the mood in BarrDown Studios is spooky, the mood surrounding the Kraken has gotten a bit brighter after their 2-1-1 road trip. John, Darren, and Curtis break down the games against Carolina, Florida, and Tampa Bay. They then head Down on the Farm before jumping into their regular segments. Goalie Gear Corner Weekly One-Timers Tw...
Ep. 258 - Kraken Rising(ish)?
October 27, 2023 02:37 - 46 minutes - 48.7 MBOn this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John and Darren break down the latest Kraken news through their overtime win in Detroit on Tuesday. While it seems Seattle is getting close to breaking out, the Ranger game left a sour taste and a key player with a long-term injury. Segments this week include: Goalie Gear Corner You Don't See That Every Day Bad Boys Weekly One-Timers SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 257 - Low Vibes, Low Voices
October 19, 2023 23:23 - 51 minutes - 52.7 MBThe Kraken are four games into the season, and things haven't gone their way thus far. As such, the vibes haven't been particularly high. In sympathy, Curtis and John's voices are both very much broken, but they do their best in this one to fight through. Tune in to find out which host doesn't make it all the way through. On this episode, the guys recap Seattle's last three games and give the latest Kraken news. They also do a quick Kraken Roundtable, go Down on the Farm, and do a quick ...
Ep. 256 - Vegas Brain
October 12, 2023 22:56 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBJohn and Darren are back from Vegas, where they were carousing and carrying on and also covering the Seattle Kraken opener against the Golden Knights. Unsurprisingly, they are cooked after a long and busy weekend. But, they make it through this episode with plenty of overreactions to that first game and lukewarm takes. In this episode, the guys also talk about Seattle's roster moves with Curtis and take a trip down on the farm, before Darren and Curtis shame themselves. Segments this wee...
Ep. 255 - Featuring Pierre-Edouard Bellemare
October 05, 2023 04:31 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBOn this week's episode, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare brings one of the most fun player interviews (32:53-44:48) in the history of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. This guy is going to be a fan favorite for Kraken fans, and if you listen to him on this episode, you will find out why. Aside from the interview, lots of Kraken talk between John, Curtis, and Darren, as the close of training camp fast approaches. Who will take the final roster spots? After the interview, the guys go around the boards o...
Ep. 254 - Featuring Adam Larsson and Kailer Yamamoto
September 27, 2023 23:14 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThe Kraken are back! They've now played a split-squad pre-season game against the Calgary Flames, which revealed plenty of new information about Seattle's prospects. In this episode, John and Darren break down what they saw from those prospects. They also welcome two big-time guests in Adam Larsson (31:28- 37:40) and Kailer Yamamoto (37:40-45:52) for brief but very fun interviews. After the interviews, they shift to segments, which this week include: Goalie Gear Corner You Don't See T...
Ep. 253 - Featuring Carson Rehkopf and Ty Nelson
September 23, 2023 00:36 - 55 minutes - 55.1 MBSeattle Kraken training camp is underway! To celebrate, the Sound Of Hockey welcomes not one, but TWO of Seattle's top prospects for very fun interviews. Check in with Carson Rehkopf and Ty Nelson on this episode. Also in this episode, the guys give their takeaways from the first few days of camp, plus fill you in on the latest Kraken news. After the interviews with Rehkopf and Nelson, the guys shift to general NHL news, then segments. Segments this week include: Goalie Gear Corner ...
Ep. 252 - Cocktail Hour (And We're Launching a Patreon)
September 18, 2023 05:18 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBInterested 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. Also on this episode, John, Curtis, and Darren give their takes on the Mike Babcock situation i...
Ep. 251 - Robust End-of-Summer Mailbag
September 07, 2023 23:22 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWe'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!
Ep. 250 - A Lot or Quite a Few?
September 01, 2023 17:26 - 44 minutes - 44.3 MBFinally, 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 talk, and some general NHL news. The show closes with Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week...
Ep. 249 - A Puppy Decides
August 24, 2023 04:59 - 49 minutes - 48.3 MBAfter 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. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 248 - Spilling the Beans
August 11, 2023 01:49 - 58 minutes - 59 MBThe 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. ...
Ep. 247 - Featuring Jeff Tambellini
July 28, 2023 01:58 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBAfter 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, John and Darren welcome Curtis back into the studio, who gives his two cents on the Vince Dunn contract and waxes...
Ep. 246 - Summertime Mailbag
July 11, 2023 23:39 - 54 minutes - 55.2 MBJust 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 SUB...
Ep. 245 - Featuring Oscar Fisker Mølgaard
July 06, 2023 01:29 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIt'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 comings and goings to/from the Kraken via free agency and whether the Kraken are done for the offseason...
Ep. 244.5 - Draft Day Done
June 30, 2023 04:16 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe 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. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 244 - Matty Wins the Calder, Busy Week Ahead
June 27, 2023 22:16 - 40 minutes - 41.7 MBIt'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. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 243 - Draft Primer featuring Chris Peters
June 19, 2023 23:44 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBOn 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 ...
Ep. 242 - Featuring Joey Daccord
June 09, 2023 01:20 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThe 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 from the conversation with Joey, John and Darren welcome Curtis back to the studio for the remaind...
Ep. 241 - Two-for-One Special
June 02, 2023 02:50 - 38 minutes - 39.5 MBIt'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 whic...
Ep. 240 - Darren Does Doha
May 26, 2023 22:39 - 35 minutes - 35.1 MBDespite 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....
Ep. 239 - The Future Is Bright
May 18, 2023 00:21 - 59 minutes - 87 MBThe 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 ...
Ep. 238.5 - On the Road with Everett Fitzhugh
May 11, 2023 19:38 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBOn 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. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
Ep. 238 - Buffer of Anxiety
May 09, 2023 23:13 - 42 minutes - 48.9 MBThe 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 SUBSCRIBE! ...