Why Seattle Kraken could consider Luke Hughes for second pick at NHL Draft
One of the most important pieces to any hockey team is a high-end defenseman. Every successful club has at least one guy who can move the puck, join the rush, and pile up points from the back end. In a class that features a number of such defenders, Luke Hughes is...
How the Seattle Kraken might utilize the Charlotte Checkers
Last week the Kraken announced a partnership with the Charlotte Checkers to be Seattle's temporary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). As part of the announcement, the Kraken revealed that they will be sharing the Checkers with the Florida Panthers while...
Kraken hire Jay Leach and Paul McFarland as assistant coaches
After reports leaked out Monday that the Kraken were hiring Jay Leach as Dave Hakstol’s first assistant coach, the team made the news official on Tuesday. What was omitted from Monday’s reports, though, was that Seattle was actually hiring not one, but two assistants...
Secondary Scoring – Playoff lore or essential for success?
“Secondary scoring” is a term that is thrown around as an essential ingredient to a team’s success in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I have heard it for years and have largely accepted it. For this week’s Data Dump, I want to dig into the numbers around “secondary scoring”...
Seattle Kraken trade rumors, Kraken Community Iceplex – Weekly One-Timers
We did it, team! We made it through the 110-degree heat that suffocated our region and had more than 50 percent of us wishing that we had at some point bucked the Emerald City trend of not having air conditioning. If the unparalleled heatwave had arrived last week, at...
Sound Of Hockey Podcast Ep. 144 – Featuring JT Brown
BIG-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...
Episode 144 – Featuring JT Brown, Seattle Kraken TV Color Analyst
BIG-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...
Silvertips, Thunderbirds stock up during CHL Import Draft
In a sign that we are somewhat returning to normal, the Canadian Hockey League held its annual Import Draft Wednesday morning. Both Puget Sound WHL teams, the Everett Silvertips and Seattle Thunderbirds, made selections to stock up on talent for the upcoming season....
Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol on analytics, leadership, and a look at his time in Philly
One thing we already know about the Seattle Kraken is that they know how to keep a secret. A year ago, they announced the team’s name, logo, and jersey design with nary a leak. No stolen mockups made the rounds, and we all experienced the name together. A week ago,...