Kraken notebook: Practice on getaway day, Cale Fleury recalled from AHL
Before midweek back-to-back games Wednesday in St. Louis and Thursday in Chicago, the Seattle Kraken got in a quick practice Tuesday morning at the Kraken Community Iceplex. Quick was the key word as the team skated for about 35 minutes so they could get on a plane...
Analyzing the value of the many draft picks held by the Seattle Kraken
As the Seattle Kraken wind down their inaugural season in the NHL, fans will undoubtedly start to turn their attention to the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Kraken were very active during their first NHL trade deadline in the middle of March when they made six trades that...
Thunderbirds defenseman Kevin Korchinski leads local 2022 NHL Draft prospects
Kevin Korchinski picked the puck up at the half boards on a Seattle Thunderbirds power play during a January game against the rival Portland Wintherhawks. He thought about shooting but instead held on to the puck, stickhandled past a defender, and slung a shot from...
Photo Gallery – Golden Knights versus Kraken – March 30th
Here's our latest photo gallery from Kraken versus Golden Knights on March 30. All photos taken by Brian Liesse. Photos are property of Sound Of Hockey and cannot be reused.
Kraken coach Dave Hakstol’s scheme and philosophies: offensive zone plays (part 7)
In part 6 of this series, I examined how the Kraken use the forecheck to attempt to recover possession in the offensive zone after a dump in entry or a turnover deep in the zone. In this part 7, I look at certain set plays used by the Kraken to create scoring...
Kraken score early and often in 6-1 rout of Kings
The city of Los Angeles is known for its mind numbing traffic but perhaps that inspired the Seattle Kraken Monday night. Seattle attacked the Los Angeles Kings net, and goalie Cal Petersen, with traffic all night on their way to a 6-1 rout at Crypto.com Arena. A game...
Sound Of Hockey Podcast Ep. 181 – Beniers to Frozen Four, Dadonov Fiasco, Sprong Fresh
The guys record Episode 181 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast fresh off a win for Matty Beniers and Michigan, sending that team to the NCAA Frozen Four. The win over Quinnipiac means Beniers watch has been delayed for another week. In the interim, there's plenty of...
Episode 181 – Beniers to the Frozen Four, Dadonov Fiasco, Sprong Fresh
The guys record Episode 181 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast fresh off a win for Matty Beniers and Michigan, sending that team to the NCAA Frozen Four. The win over Quinnipiac means Beniers watch has been delayed for another week. In the interim, there's plenty of...
Kings shut down Kraken, win 4-2 in Los Angeles
When a top defensive team hosts one that struggles to score, the outcome can be predictable. That was certainly the case Saturday as the Seattle Kraken struggled to generate against the Los Angeles Kings, falling 4-2 at Crypto.com Arena. The Kraken fell behind in the...