With trade deadline approaching, what should Kraken do with Calle Jarnkrok?
On the ice, things have gone about as poorly as they possibly could go in this inaugural season for the Seattle Kraken. With the team firmly planted in last place in the Pacific Division and pushing for a lottery pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, it has become...
Kraken coach Dave Hakstol’s scheme and philosophies: defensive zone breakout (Part 4)
In part 2 of this series I looked at the Kraken's approach in the neutral zone when the opponent has possession and is attempting entry into the Kraken's defensive zone. In part 3 I looked at how the Kraken defend against opposing possession in Seattle’s end. In this...
Kraken come out flying against Sharks, but lose seventh straight 3-1
We really thought Sunday would be the night Seattle would snap its six-game skid. The Kraken did come out flying and largely dominated the Sharks in the opening frame, outshooting them 19-4 and taking an early 1.25 to .37 lead in expected goals for. Yet, San Jose hung...
SOH LIVEBLOG: Kraken lose 3-1 to Sharks for seventh straight loss
We are not in the prediction business, but if we were… well… let’s just say that the Kraken have looked like they are ready to get off this losing streak in the near future. It’s been six consecutive defeats for Seattle, including a disappointing overtime ‘L’ to...
Grubauer plays outstanding game, but Kraken lose 3-2 in OT to Bruins
When news broke just before morning skate that Jared McCann was on injured reserve and would be unavailable for Thursday’s Kraken game against the Boston Bruins, we knew the deck was stacked against Seattle. It got stacked even higher, though, when the Kraken spent...
Photo Gallery – Kraken versus Bruins – February 24
All photos taken by Brian Liesse. Photos are property of Sound Of Hockey and cannot be reused.
SOH LIVEBLOG: Kraken fall 3-2 to Bruins in overtime
Things were already bad for the Seattle Kraken, who have lost five games in a row entering Thursday’s home matchup with the Boston Bruins. But they aren’t getting any easier, now that Jared McCann has officially been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body...
Seattle Kraken Enemy Report: The Boston Bruins
Thursday night, the Kraken will host the world-famous Boston Bruins at Climate Pledge Arena to try and put an end to a five-game losing streak. Boston is the fifth original six team to visit Seattle, if you’re into that stuff. Even if you don’t care about history, the...
Sound Of Hockey Podcast Ep. 176 – Featuring Dennis Williams and Matt O’Dette
It's a long episode, but a fantastic one. This week, the Sound Of Hockey welcomes the coaches of both local WHL teams, as those teams prepare to play one another in the Battle of the Sound at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. With Dennis Williams of the Everett...