Considering possible first-round playoff matchups for the Kraken
We don’t want to jinx anything, because we know as well as anyone that nothing is clinched until it is clinched. And the Kraken still have some road to cover before they can say they’re in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time. BUT… Even with a 5-1 loss to the...
Three Takeaways – Marc-Andre Fleury, Matt Boldy lead Wild past Kraken 5-1
The Kraken closed out their four-game road trip with five out of a possible eight points, dropping a 5-1 result to the Wild on Monday. It was an odd game, because although Seattle came out flying and peppered Marc-Andre Fleury with shots, they couldn’t get anything...
Monday musings – Take care of business
It has been a good road trip as the Kraken have taken care of business with five out of six points in the standings so far, including a dominant performance in Nashville Saturday. That 7-2 win created even more space between the Kraken and Predators in the standings....
Three Takeaways – Tolvanen scores twice, Kraken drub Predators 7-2
The Kraken showed the Predators that they are now ready for that team to go quietly into the night. The pesky group has—despite selling at the NHL Trade Deadline—somehow hung around in the playoff picture and beat Seattle in overtime Thursday. But the Preds got a...
Three Takeaways – Kraken continue to struggle in shootout, lose 2-1 to Predators
There was a lot to like from Seattle’s game against Nashville Thursday, but the good guys ultimately fell 2-1 in a shootout. The Kraken had good defensive structure throughout the game, and they got some looks offensively. But they couldn't break through more than...
Episode 232 – AndyEide.com
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...
Three Takeaways – Close call, but Kraken escape Dallas with OT win over Stars
The Kraken needed that one, and so did the folks here at Sound Of Hockey. We will explain why the victory was cathartic to us in Takeaway #3, but for the Kraken, a win against the Stars was important for several reasons. First and foremost, standings points are...
Photo Gallery – Kraken vs Oilers – March 18th
All photos taken by Brian Liesse. Photos are property of Sound Of Hockey and cannot be reused.
Practice Report – Gourde / Tolvanen / Bjorkstrand back together
The Kraken got off the schneid with an important—albeit uncomfortably tight—2-1 overtime win over the Sharks on Thursday. With the team getting back to Seattle in the wee hours of the morning, we expected coach Dave Hakstol to nix practice Friday, favoring rest and...