Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast
322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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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Episodes
Episode 153 - You Can't Out-Pizza the Hut - with Morgan Geekie
September 07, 2021 08:37 - 54 minutes - 65.4 MBWow, what an episode, and what an interview with Seattle Kraken center, Morgan Geekie! You'll laugh along with the young pivot who shares pretty much everything in his conversation with the Sound Of Hockey guys, from winning the Calder Cup to cracking up the entire hockey world with a puzzling and hilarious press conference. Geekie has experienced a lot in his young NHL career, and now he's ready to become a member of the Kraken and take on a bigger role than he has before. Hear all about it...
Episode 152 - Fun Factoids
August 27, 2021 04:58 - 41 minutes - 51.6 MBIt’s another (mostly) fun episode of Sound Of Hockey, filled with interesting factoids (but also some very sad discussion) and terrible puns. This week, Darren starts the show with a quick update on his goaltending-related mental state, which was discussed at length in Episode 151. Then the guys delve into the latest Seattle news, such as Matty Beniers returning to the University of Michigan and Antoine Bibeau being signed by the Kraken. Later, John, Andy, and Darren discuss the ongoing sit...
Episode 151 - The Goalie Slump
August 20, 2021 05:09 - 40 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Darren reveals that he's in a pretty terrible slump as a beer league goalie, and he just needs to talk about it. John and Andy provide some not-so-helpful suggestions, but hopefully just getting it out in the world is enough to help Darren turn it around. No breakthroughs happen in this session, but stay tuned to future episodes. After the therapy session, the guys discuss some of the minor Kraken signings from this week and the revelation of...
Episode 150 - Featuring Kraken Defenseman Cale Fleury
August 13, 2021 18:06 - 41 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, we learn about "the stank of the Sabre" and what that means for players and coaches. We also hear from Cale Fleury, who was the youngest player selected in the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft. Get his side of the story that his brother had told about sending him home in tears at times when they were kids. Plus, hear about his offseason training plans and his expectations for where he slots in with the Kraken. Also on this show, plenty of Krake...
Episode 149 - Signings, Trades, and Hijinks
August 04, 2021 16:25 - 37 minutes - 45.5 MBOn this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys have a lot to get through from around the NHL and specifically within the Seattle Kraken organization, where three big-time free agents joined the ranks last week. So, John, Andy, and Darren break that down first and consider what those additions mean for the inaugural roster. They also share their thoughts on what the Kraken have put together in general, before moving on to the rest of the league. In talking about the rest of the NHL, with...
Episode 148 - Featuring Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dave Hakstol
July 27, 2021 01:07 - 50 minutes - 59.6 MBBIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! This week, John and Darren talk to the first head coach in Seattle Kraken history, Dave Hakstol. The focus of the conversation is to get Dave’s thoughts on what has transpired over the last week, with the Kraken completing their Expansion Draft, then selecting seven prospects in the NHL Entry Draft, including No. 2 overall pick, Matty Beniers. This is a good insider’s look on what’s happening with the team right now. Aside from the Hakstol interview, John, Andy, and D...
Episode 147 - Behind the Ropes at the Expansion Draft
July 23, 2021 04:42 - 26 minutes - 27.5 MBWell, Kraken fans, it has been a WILD week, and there's more to come! This episode of Sound Of Hockey is quite unique, as Darren is mostly driving the bus and doing the heavy lifting on this one without his usual wingmen. Andy does make a couple of appearances, though, as he and Darren take you behind the ropes at the Expansion Draft event to give you commentary from all of the players that were in attendance - Chris Driedger, Jordan Eberle, Brandon Tanev, Jamie Oleksiak, Mark Giordano, and ...
BONUS EPISODE! Expansion Draft Protection List Reactions
July 19, 2021 06:07 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWhat, you thought the Sound Of Hockey Podcast was going to wait until AFTER the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft to publish its next episode? Well, with the entire hockey world abuzz with discussion about the Expansion Draft protected lists that got released on Sunday, there was just no way that John, Andy, and Darren could have waited that long to bring you their reactions. This episode is a little more "from the hip" than regular episodes of the show, but the hosts do everything they can to...
Episode 146 - The Expansion Draft Has Arrived
July 15, 2021 07:20 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBIt's here, folks. The Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft has arrived, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to bring you up to speed on everything you should expect going into the big July 21 event at Gas Works Park in Seattle. TONS of Seattle news is discussed in this week's episode, from player rumors and (massive) buyouts to the pre-season schedule and much more. Andy and Darren also visited Climate Pledge Arena on Monday, so they give some fun tidbits learned on that tour. Once the Kra...
Episode 145 - The Skatium
July 09, 2021 04:09 - 36 minutes - 35.5 MBEpisode 145 of Sound Of Hockey probably won't age quite as well as others, since the guys recorded before Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final (sorry). BUT, there's some great content in this one, as always. This week, the guys start by sharing their feelings on the Matiss Kivlenieks tragedy, which hit very close to home for so many in the hockey world. They then lighten things up by chatting about the Seattle Kraken assistant coach hirings, as well as the naming of the Kraken Community Iceplex...
Episode 144 - Featuring JT Brown, Seattle Kraken TV Color Analyst
July 01, 2021 14:56 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBBIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! On this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys welcome recently retired player and newly hired TV color analyst for the Seattle Kraken, JT Brown. This is a very fun interview that you won't want to miss, featuring discussion about Brown's story, his audition to join the Kraken, and his exceptional gaming skills. John, Andy, and Darren also give him a few ideas for catch phrases and new ways that he can do in-game analysis. Also in this episode, the guys talk about...
Episode 143 - The Flu Game
June 23, 2021 14:09 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBOn this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, one of the hosts is playing hurt. Darren is dealing with a bit of what he believes is food poisoning, so whether or not he makes it through the recording is a bit touch and go. This is his Michael Jordan flu game. When they aren't talking about food poisoning, the guys share the latest scuttlebutt on the Seattle coaching front and what Rod Brind'Amour's re-signing in Carolina means for the Kraken (spoiler: they aren't hiring Rod). Also on the...
Episode 142 - Kraken Coach Convo
June 16, 2021 15:34 - 43 minutes - 41.5 MBWith a couple head coach hirings happening around the NHL this week, the Sound Of Hockey guys are left pondering Seattle's plan for filling that position. This week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast really digs into that topic, with John giving the hot take that he believes Rod Brind'Amour coming to the Kraken is more likely than people may think. If you've been on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happened in John and Darren's beer league championship, you'll get a reca...
Episode 141 - The Sound Of Hockey Cup
June 09, 2021 05:22 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAn epic battle is brewing on the ice between two Sound Of Hockey hosts. You can cut the tension with a knife on this latest episode, as John and Darren break down a beer league matchup for the ages. Once that elephant in the room has been addressed, the guys quickly pivot to the Kraken news of the week that Seattle has landed the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. This is a huge deal, and John, Andy, and Darren break down what it means and who the team might pick. As part of...
Episode 140 - An UnbeLEAFable Moonlight Graham Situation
June 02, 2021 15:34 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBYes, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast guys know you already are aware that the Maple Leafs lost in Game 7 of the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they still need to give you their takes on the situation. Spoiler: they collectively have a general feeling of disbeLEAF. Plenty of Seattle Kraken discussion on this episode as well, as the team prepares for its first NHL Draft Lottery. John, Andy, and Darren then give their general thoughts from the first round of the playoffs, and a...
Episode 139 - The Speculators - Featuring Ben Guerrero, Director, Media Relations for Seattle Kraken
May 27, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 52.9 MBWith the playoffs in full swing, the guys are in a good mood this week, and they are willing to make completely speculative guesses at a few items. Will they be right? Tune in every week for the next few months to find out! Oh, and the guys welcome an awesome guest this week in Ben Guerrero, Director, Media Relations for the Seattle Kraken! Ben previously worked for the San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals, and has some great stories to share from those days. It's a fun and informative ...
Episode 138 - The NHL Playoffs Have Arrived!
May 19, 2021 16:37 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBFolks, the time has come! The NHL Playoffs are here and so far they are spectacular. John, Andy, and Darren intentionally keep this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast a bit shorter than usual to try to keep things more current, but they hope you get some good chuckles out of it along the way. The guys break down the Seattle Kraken's first signing in Luke Henman, then dive right into two Gets Offs My Lawns (they still don't know how to pluralize the name of that bit). The show is ro...
Episode 137 - Featuring Robert Kron, Seattle Kraken Director of Amateur Scouting
May 14, 2021 00:22 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThe Sound Of Hockey Podcast welcomes another AWESOME guest this week in Robert Kron, the Director of Amateur Scouting for the Seattle Kraken. As a long-time veteran of the NHL, Kron has a very interesting story from his playing career, and his post-playing career has been equally fascinating. Hear all about it plus some insider information about his approach to scouting in this fantastic interview. Also on this week's episode, the guys discuss this week's Kraken news, last week's NY Ranger ...
Episode 136 - The Kraken Are Official!
May 05, 2021 18:55 - 41 minutes - 39.4 MBThe Seattle Kraken are officially the 32nd NHL team, now that they have submitted the final payment of their $650 million expansion fee to the league. The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is quite excited about this, and the guys react accordingly in this episode. John, Andy, and Darren give an update on a couple of news items from the women's hockey world, then stroll around the NHL to look at how the divisions are shaping up with playoffs on the horizon. Things then get bit- and segment-heavy, ...
Episode 135 - It's Fire
April 29, 2021 17:03 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThe guys are in a jovial mood on this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, and the laughs are plentiful as a result. This episode starts with a very literal Get Off My Lawn from Darren, who explains some of the new lawn- and pepper-related challenges he's experiencing in his new home. Next, the guys discuss the lawsuit that the Seattle Kraken are facing and what it means for the team. They also discuss this week's news that TNT will be getting the remaining portion of the NHL's TV deal and th...
Episode 134 - With Norm Maciver, Seattle Kraken Director of Player Personnel
April 22, 2021 17:28 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBBIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! Sound Of Hockey has a super fun and interesting interview this week with Seattle Kraken director of player personnel, Norm Maciver. Norm played 12 seasons in the NHL and had some fascinating stops and stories along the way. In his post-playing career, he has found success as an NHL executive, serving as assistant general manager for the Chicago Blackhawks before moving into his current role with the Kraken. John, Andy, and Darren close out their interview with Norm b...
Episode 133 - No Calamari - with Mick McHugh, Operator of Kraken Bar & Grill
April 14, 2021 17:19 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIt’s yet another fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. This one focuses on the NHL Trade Deadline and everything that surrounded that big moment in the NHL season. To cover every trade of the last week (or at least mention each one), John, Andy, and Darren play a massive game of Interesting or Carry On. Top-notch analysis in this bit. Other bits this week include HYPEotheticals and Three Stars. Then, Andy and Darren welcome Mick McHugh, who was recently hired by the Seattle Kraken t...
Episode 132 - HYPEotheticals
April 07, 2021 16:26 - 41 minutes - 39.5 MBThe Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a NEW BIT this week! We repeat, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a new bit. This is not a drill. Yes, folks, HYPEotheticals will both get your mind in a pretzel and simultaneously get you hyped. On this week's episode, Andy gives a WHL update, Darren gives a NCAA Frozen Four preview, and John leads a raucous game of Buy, Sell, or Hold. The guys also discuss what's happening with the Vancouver Canucks before diving into segments, which this week include Bad...
Episode 131 - Peelgate, NCAA Marathon, and "You Got Daved"
April 01, 2021 06:08 - 52 minutes - 50.3 MBAfter a different type of show for Episode 130, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is back to its regular format, with bits, segments, and plenty of good times along the way. On this week's episode, Re: Torts makes a triumphant return to open the proceedings. Then, the guys discuss some of the content that has been on SoundOfHockey.com lately, before diving into Peelgate and all that goes along with the controversial firing of NHL referee Tim Peel. Next, John, Andy, and Darren give a full rundow...
Episode 130 - BFOP Chris Peters Is Back!
March 23, 2021 15:14 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIt’s a unique episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week, as a personal matter for one the hosts makes recording a full episode impossible. As an alternative, the guys chat – for a whopping fourth time – with best friend of the pod, Chris Peters. Chris never disappoints. He brings the heat as always, diving deep into the NCAA Hockey Tournament and what to anticipate from that. He also takes a look at the NHL Draft and which prospects will be in range for the Seattle Kraken to select. ...
Episode 129 - Bad Luck? Yeah... Sure.
March 19, 2021 02:56 - 52 minutes - 50.6 MBOn this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys break down your latest Seattle Kraken news, focusing on the final payment update and the team's beer deal (about which Darren is not thrilled). The guys also discuss WHL and college hockey before diving into the huge news of last week, which was ESPN's seven-year agreement with the NHL. There's plenty of commentary on what that means for the league and its fans in this show. John, Andy, and Darren give their expectations for the upcoming t...
Episode 128 - I Don't Even Own a Towel - With Seattle Thunderbirds GM Bil La Forge
March 12, 2021 05:40 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIt's a super fun episode this week, as Sound Of Hockey welcomes Seattle Thunderbirds general manager Bil La Forge. With Bil, the guys discuss his journey to become a WHL GM. They also talk about what he looks for when scouting players, being that he has to focus on kids that are so early in their development, and what we should expect from the T-Birds in this shortened season. It's a fun interview that is well worth a listen. Also in this episode, the guys talk women's hockey - specifical...
Episode 127 - Get Off Of My Mud, Central Time
March 03, 2021 21:50 - 43 minutes - 43.1 MBThe latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here, and John is fed up with the Central Time Zone. Things get off the rails pretty quickly on this one, as the guys discuss Jordan Binnington's bizarre display this past week against the San Jose Sharks. They then move on to Kraken news, specifically the announcement that the team is pitching in to save the University of Alaska Anchorage hockey program. You'll also get a pretty robust WHL Update from WHL correspondent Andy Eide and a recap of the P...
Episode 126 - Gritty's Big Week
February 24, 2021 18:14 - 36 minutes - 36.2 MBLots to talk about on this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as John, Andy, and Darren break down NHL Outdoors and all the good/bad times that were associated with the picturesque event. The star of the show was predictably Gritty, who gets plenty of airtime devoted to him on this episode. There were also a couple major scandals that erupted this week in the NHL. Artemi Panarin is taking a leave of absence from the Rangers after a big accusation out of Russia. Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes ...
Episode 125 - Goalie Gear Argument Corner
February 18, 2021 23:28 - 36 minutes - 35.1 MBThings get quite feisty in Goalie Gear Corner this week, as John makes asinine claims about the legitimacy of Darren's selections for the segment. That segment alone is worth the price of admission this week. It's a short and sweet episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as John, Andy, and Darren rip through a couple of Seattle Kraken and women's hockey headlines, then cover the... [checks notes]... blockbuster Ryan Dzingel and Alex Galchenyuk trade(s). Bits this week include SOH Three S...
Episode 124 - Second Is the New Third
February 10, 2021 20:45 - 50 minutes - 48.6 MBThe latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here, and it will bring you some chuckles. John and Darren come out with guns ablaze to start this week's episode, putting Andy to the test as the show's WHL correspondent. Andy fires back with some top-notch WHL knowledge, which leads to some hearty debate between Andy and John. Patrik Laine was benched on Monday by Torts, on which the guys discuss and give cold takes. Covid is running rampant through the NHL, so Darren temporarily becomes a scienti...
Episode 123 - Bits and Segments - with Tim Ohashi, Head Video Analyst for Seattle Kraken
February 04, 2021 08:12 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBOh, this is a fun one! Tim Ohashi - the Head Video Analyst for the Seattle Kraken - joins Sound Of Hockey this week to teach us some things (there's a joke there, which you will understand after you listen to the interview). Tim is just an all-around awesome guy, who has a much bigger impact on the team than most people probably realize. You will learn a lot from listening to him in his FIRST EVER PODCAST INTERVIEW! It's truly one-of-a-kind content that you will only get from Sound Of Hocke...
Episode 122 - With Seattle Kraken AGM Jason Botterill
January 27, 2021 21:21 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBBIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! Before you ask, the guys recorded this episode on Monday of this week, so the news of John Forslund's hiring by the Kraken and ROOT Sports being named as its broadcasting partner had not yet come out. So no, they don't talk about that, but will talk about it next week. What is on this episode, though, is a big-time guest. Yes, Jason Botterill - the former Associate GM of the Penguins, GM of the Sabres, and current Assistant GM of the Kraken - is on the show! With Jas...
Episode 121 - The Blue Pants Are Heinous - with Ryan Clark, Kraken Beat Writer for The Athletic
January 21, 2021 23:41 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBIt's a very fun and mega-sized episode of Sound Of Hockey this week, as the guys welcome Ryan Clark, Seattle Kraken beat writer/national writer for The Athletic. It's a very fun conversation with Ryan, who certainly can tell a tale. He shares about his sports journey, his time in Colorado covering the Avalanche, and his expectations for the Kraken. Also on this episode, the guys discuss some of their favorite quirky/fun/interesting things that happened in the first week of NHL hockey and...
Episode 120 - LET'S PLAY HOCKEY!
January 14, 2021 05:15 - 49 minutes - 48.2 MBThe NHL is back! Sound Of Hockey is here to bring you fully up to speed in preparation for the wild ride that will be the shortened 56-game NHL season, which is now officially underway. In this episode, John, Andy, and Darren go through each of the four newly-formed divisions to set expectations for which players and teams will be worth watching. Also in this episode, the guys give a quick Seattle Kraken update, specifically regarding the recent accident at the team's under-construction ...
Episode 119 - One Barrel at a Time
January 07, 2021 03:17 - 47 minutes - 46.3 MB**DISCLAIMER: Sound Of Hockey recorded this episode on the morning of Wednesday, January 6th, before the events that transpired at the United States Capitol. So, the guys don't comment on that, and this is the reason.** TEAM USA WON THE WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP! The guys record this episode fresh off the high of that momentous victory over Canada, and they have plenty of thoughts and analysis to share from Tuesday's incredible gold medal game. Aside from the WJC, the NHL is just a week...
Episode 118 - Smell Ya Later, 2020
December 31, 2020 03:57 - 36 minutes - 34.6 MBIt's been a terrible year. Come say goodbye to it with the good fellows at Sound Of Hockey, who have been here with you through it all. On this week's Sound Of Hockey, the last of this atrocious year, John, Andy, and Darren chat about some real, actual hockey, as the World Junior Championship is in full swing, and it's been super fun. They also play a game of "Interesting Or Carry On" to review a flurry of recent NHL transactions, as general managers awake from hibernation and close out ...
Episode 117 - Featuring Lamont Buford, Seattle Kraken's VP of Live Entertainment & Game Presentation
December 23, 2020 04:50 - 1 hour - 55 MBWow, big-time episode this week on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast! The guys welcome Lamont Buford, VP of Live Entertainment and Game Presentation for the Seattle Kraken, and his interview is worth the price of admission. With Lamont, the guys discuss his rise from "Puck Head" with the AHL's Hershey Bears to where he is today, planning the in-game fan experience for the NHL's 32nd franchise. He also humors John, Andy, and Darren with some mascot and goal song discussion and shares his opinions...
Episode 116 - Goalie Gear Controversy, Featuring Lisa Dillman of The Athletic
December 16, 2020 17:39 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThe Sound Of Hockey guys welcome a fantastic guest this week in the great Lisa Dillman, Senior Writer covering the Los Angeles Kings for The Athletic. Lisa previously worked at the Los Angeles Times for 23 years, so she has stories for days. With Lisa, the guys discuss the Kings' plans for the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, their deep prospect pool, and how long the team might stink. Great interview. Also in this episode, John, Andy, and Darren discuss some of the travel woes that have be...
Episode 115 - Local Man Talks About Weather
December 11, 2020 16:34 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here for a short but sweet episode this week. First, John, Andy, and Darren discuss the latest on the NHL's return to play plan, which is suddenly gaining momentum after appearing to be stalled just last week. WHL Correspondent, Andy Eide, then gives a WHL Update on the Portland Winterhawks and that league's plans for this season. While on the topic of Junior Hockey, the guys talk about the challenges that the World Junior Championship is currently facing. ...
Episode 114 - Diving Into Expansion
December 03, 2020 18:46 - 49 minutes - 46.9 MBThis week, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast goes deep into the world of the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft. As you may have seen on soundofhockey.com, John, Andy, and Darren (with help from Josh and Jim) have been taking deep dives into NHL teams to try to understand which players each one may expose in the 2021 Expansion Draft. On the pod, the guys have a hearty discussion about the teams covered so far and whether or not some of the bigger names out there may actually be feasible for the Krak...
Episode 113 - Super Thankful - Featuring Conner Roulette of Seattle Thunderbirds
November 27, 2020 16:01 - 58 minutes - 51.4 MBHAPPY THANKSGIVING! The Sound Of Hockey guys are back with another great episode and a great guest, this time seventeen-year-old Conner Roulette of the Seattle Thunderbirds. Conner was recently listed as an "A" prospect on NHL Central Scouting's list for the 2021 Entry Draft and has an interesting story to tell. With Conner, the guys talk about his clever goal song, his experience as an indigenous player in the hockey community, and much more. Also in this episode, John, Andy, and Darren ...
Episode 112 - Featuring Derek Ryan of the Calgary Flames
November 19, 2020 02:58 - 54 minutes - 50 MBBIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! This is a fun episode that features Spokane, Washington's own Derek Ryan! The Calgary Flames center has had a fascinating journey to get to the NHL, and his story will leave you feeling inspired to keep grinding to achieve your dreams. Also on this episode, plenty of discussion about some of the latest content at SoundOfHockey.com, including John's idea about a low-price ticket lottery and Andy's Reverse Retro Jersey Awards. The guys shed some more light on those to...
Episode 111 - WITH ENORMOUS SOUND OF HOCKEY NEWS!
November 11, 2020 18:14 - 37 minutes - 35.6 MBLadies and gentlemen, Sound Of Hockey has an enormous announcement to make. NHLtoSeattle_com has been re-branded to SoundOfHockey.com, and the guys could not be more excited to share it with you! Give this episode a listen to get an understanding for the vision of the brand moving forward. And don't worry, we do have a full episode for you here, with all the usual shenanigans. There's a Seattle Kraken update, a WHL update, and some jersey talk. Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, You Don...
Episode 110 - Featuring Seattle Kraken Pro Goalie Scout Andrew Allen
October 28, 2020 20:11 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBOn this week's Sound of Hockey, the guys welcome another great guest from the Seattle Kraken in Andrew Allen. Andrew is the pro scout that's focusing on goaltending for the new franchise, and he has tons of fascinating insight to share on the position. He also played in the AHL and ECHL as a netminder, and has served as the head goalie coach for the Buffalo Sabres and the Japanese National Team. Andrew has some fantastic stories to share. Oh, and Darren manages to get him to participate in...
Episode 109 - Featuring the Seattle Kraken Braintrust - Namita Nandakumar and Dani Chu
October 21, 2020 23:31 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBBig-time guests on Sound of Hockey this week, as not one but two brilliant minds from the Seattle Kraken's analytics department join the show for a fun and informative chat. Namita Nandakumar and Dani Chu bring tons of deep data-driven knowledge to the team and to the episode. You won't want to miss this! Also in this episode, the guys share some thoughts on the retirement of Doc Emrick, and John shares his story of meeting the broadcasting legend. Plus, some discussion of the latest free ...
Episode 108 - Interesting or Carry On?
October 13, 2020 19:45 - 39 minutes - 47.6 MBWhoa! That was a big week around the NHL. With the NHL Draft and the opening of free agency, the Sound Of Hockey guys have a lot to cover in a short time this week, so they follow-up last week’s introduction to “Interesting or Carry On?” with an extended version of the fledgling segment this week. Together, John, Andy, and Darren give a quick run-down of all 31 teams and their recent moves, deciding along the way which clubs deserve a little more attention. Other segments this week includ...
Episode 107 - With BEST FRIEND OF THE POD Chris Peters + Matthew Rempe of the Seattle Thunderbirds
October 06, 2020 05:49 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBNHL DRAFT DAY IS UPON US! Sound of Hockey is here to get you fully prepared for the NHL Draft, which will take place virtually on the evening of Tuesday, 10/6. Even if you get to this after the Draft, though, it should hold up pretty well, as you will learn about the guys that get selected. The best way that Andy, John, and Darren know how to help bring you up to speed is to welcome back their best friend and ESPN prospect/draft guru, Chris Peters. Chris once again dazzles with his unmatc...
Episode 106 - The Corey Perry Hat Trick - Featuring Seth Jarvis and Gage Goncalves
September 30, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThe Tampa Bay Lightning are your Stanley Cup Champions, and the guys from Sound Of Hockey have a lot of opinions about it. On this week's episode, John, Andy, and Darren dig deep into what it took for Tampa Bay to reach the promised land, before turning their attention to the upcoming NHL Draft. To do so, they welcome Seth Jarvis of the Portland Winterhawks and Gage Goncalves of the Everett Silvertips, two players expecting to hear their names called by an NHL team in October. Both intervi...
Episode 105 - Expired... Expired... Expired - FEATURING LINDA COHN!!!
September 23, 2020 05:25 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBWHOA! This is a BIG episode! Not only is this one of the longest episodes Sound Of Hockey has ever done, it also features one of the biggest-named guests the guys have ever welcomed in ESPN's Linda Cohn. With Linda, the guys discuss everything from her upbringing as a goalie to her favorite TV commercial from the NHL playoffs. Tons of fun to be had in this interview. You will NOT want to miss this one. Also in this episode, John, Andy, and Darren break down the first two games of the Stanl...