Ep. 240 – Darren Does Doha
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...
Kraken opportunities for improvement in 2023-24
There has been a lot of reflection on the Seattle Kraken’s great season, with plenty of praise and accolades for the massive improvement between the first and second years of the franchise. The team deserves credit for the 40-point improvement, but with Seattle's...
Shane Wright’s short-term outlook with the Kraken remains to be determined
As Kraken fans turn the page to the offseason, they have questions about where 2022 first-round pick Shane Wright is going to play during the 2023-24 season and what his role will be. Turns out the team has questions about Wright's status too. We learned this much...
What are the offseason priorities for Ron Francis and the Kraken?
The dust has settled, the lockers have been cleared out, and the second offseason in the history of the Seattle Kraken is officially underway. After a magical run to Game 7 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, expectations have surely shifted for...
Data Dump: 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Scoring
With these extra few days between Rounds 2 and 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, we thought it would be fun to look at the data behind the scoring to see how it compares to previous playoff years. Let's take a look. Playoff scoring versus the regular season The first...
Ep. 239 – The Future Is Bright
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...
Three Takeaways – Kraken season ends after Game 7 loss to Stars
So close, and yet so far. A good break or a shot that goes in instead of hitting the post, and we may be celebrating today, looking forward to a Western Conference Finals appearance for the Seattle Kraken in their second season. Instead, the Stars are the ones who...
Monday Musings – All Hands On Deck
The boys from the Seattle Kraken have been giving fans the full gamut of Stanley Cup Playoff experiences. After Dallas handed the Kraken two consecutive losses in Games 4 and 5 of the second-round matchup, the Kraken bounced back with a roller coaster of a win in Game...
Three Takeaways – Young players, power play help Kraken force another Game 7
Saturday’s Game 6 between the Kraken and Stars was another “pinch me” moment in a series of too-good-to-be-true experiences for Seattle’s budding fanbase. With the Kraken pushed to the brink of elimination, they shoved their way off the ledge with a high-flying...