Eeli Tolvanen and Kaapo Kakko – A Finnish bond rekindled for fellow Kraken wingers
Here’s an idea for a new buddy movie script: two Finnish wingers who crossed paths in their teenage years land on the same NHL team thanks to separate shrewd acquisitions by a veteran general manager. They quickly strike up a friendship, and the player who has been...
NHL Fathers – What it’s like for Kraken players to become dads during the season
Much is made of the NHL season being a long, arduous grind for players, who battle on the ice 82 times in a regular season (assuming they stay healthy) and sometimes play even longer if their team qualifies for the playoffs. And while they’ll almost universally tell...
Three Takeaways – More magic from Jaden Schwartz as Kraken knock off Utah 5-2
Mel Brooks tried to warn the Utah Hockey Club with his portrayal of the great Yogurt in the 1987 spoof masterpiece, Spaceballs, about underestimating the power of the Schwartz. But his warnings went unheeded Monday, as the Seattle Kraken used Jaden Schwartz’s red-hot...
Photo Gallery – Kraken vs Utah – Dec 30th
Monday Musings: The joys of hope
As a kid, I went to a lot of Oakland A’s games with my dad. We had season tickets, and barring school or a baseball game of my own, I would go to the ballpark. Depending on the score, we would often leave after the seventh inning to beat traffic. Leaving early was...
Three Takeaways – Schwartz, Dunn lead shocking Kraken comeback win over Canucks
Well, that was fun! The Seattle Kraken did the unthinkable Saturday, rallying back from a 4-1 deficit with under five minutes left in the third period to win 5-4 in overtime against the Vancouver Canucks. The unlikely victory marked the first time in franchise history...
Data Dump: Nationality trends across the NHL
With Team USA set to defend their IIHF World Junior Championship title, it is a good time to check in on the nationality demographics in the NHL. About a year ago, I shared a similar analysis; this time, I am updating the data and adding some additional insights....
Kraken “searching” for answers after five-game tumble into holiday break
If your holiday cheer is based entirely on the success of the Seattle Kraken, then you’re surely feeling a bit Ebenezer Scrooge-ish right now. And while you’ve been hoping to see your team break out of its pre-holiday doldrums, Seattle has instead said, “bah humbug,”...
Down on the Farm – Kraken system after the Kaapo Kakko trade, David Goyette’s progress, and World Juniors
This is "Down on the Farm," your weekly Sound Of Hockey Podcast segment in written form. We will likely skip next week for the holidays, so this may be our last 2024 update. That means there is a lot to get to, including the state of the Seattle Kraken system after...
How good has the Eeli Tolvanen / Shane Wright / Oliver Bjorkstrand line been?
Head coach Dan Bylsma has experimented this season with sitting some players to send a message, often seeing dividends when they return. Today, we’re focusing on the "third" line featuring Shane Wright, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Eeli Tolvanen to see how this trio has...
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