NHL Playoffs second round preview: The contenders close in on the Stanley Cup
The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is in the books, and for fans needing to scratch the hockey itch, the postseason has delivered. There were thrilling matchups and shocking exits. Both the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning failed to advance. Fans...
BREAKING: Seattle draws the No. 8 pick in the NHL Draft; who will the Kraken draft?
The Seattle Kraken entered Monday's 2025 NHL Draft Lottery with the sixth-best odds to win the Lottery and move up to a top-two pick. Overall, the Kraken had a 15.4 percent chance of seeing their pick position improve, 34.1 percent chance of sticking at the No. 6...
Kraken enter the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery with sixth-best odds
The first big milestone of the Seattle Kraken offseason comes tonight with the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, which will be televised on ESPN in the United States starting at 4:00 pm PT. And there is a twist this year: For the first time the Lottery will be broadcast "live,"...
Ep. 334 – MEGA episode with Alison Lukan in studio, plus interview with Evan Pivnick
It's another huge SOH Podcast Episode this week, as BFOP Alison Lukan joins us in studio for a Kraken retrospective, coach talk, and much more. Enjoy this, because it's allegedly Alison's last time on the pod (but probably not really). Also, the guys chatted with Evan...
The PWHL is coming! Seattle team announced for the 2025–26
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is adding another team for the 2025-26 season, and Seattle is officially the destination, the league announced in a press release on Wednesday. The Seattle franchise will join Vancouver as one of two teams being added by...
Seattle Kraken Photo Gallery – Photographer’s Favorites 2024-25
Welcome to the "Photographer's Favorites" gallery from the 2024-25 Seattle Kraken season. There are some great shots in here that capture the intensity of NHL hockey from up close. As a reminder, photos are property of Sound Of Hockey and may not be reused....
Ep. 333 – Aftermath of Dan Bylsma getting fired, Jason Botterill being promoted to Kraken GM
It was a wild start to the week for the Seattle Kraken and their fanbase, as the team announced on Monday that it had fired head coach Dan Bylsma after just one season at the helm. It was also announced that Ron Francis would become president of hockey operations, and...
Thoughts after Jason Botterill was officially introduced as Kraken GM on Tuesday
The Seattle Kraken ushered in a new era this week, making a sweeping change at the top of the organization that was both surprising and unsurprising at the same time. On Monday, the team dismissed head coach Dan Bylsma after just one season behind the bench, then...
Dan Bylsma fired by Kraken, Jason Botterill moving into GM role
Some major bombs are dropping in the Seattle Kraken organization in the wake of the team’s third losing season in four years. The team officially announced Monday that Dan Bylsma has been relieved of his duties as the head coach of the Kraken after one season....
Kraken Notebook – MANY end-of-season thoughts after locker clean-out day
We’ve now had a couple of days to digest the end of the Seattle Kraken season, which concluded with 76 standings points—good for seventh out of eight teams in the Pacific Division and tied for fourth from the bottom of the entire NHL. Believe it or not, those 76...
NHL Buyouts: Understanding the process and potential Kraken candidates
As the Seattle Kraken wrapped up their final game of a disappointing 2024-25 season, the focus now turns to the offseason. Team president and CEO Tod Leiweke hinted at an "eventful" summer during a recent season ticket holder event. One of many looming questions...
Ep. 332 – End-of-Season MEGA Episode! Featuring Joey Daccord
This is a huge episode for a lot of reasons... First, it's extra long because the guys have a lot to talk about. But second, it's also packed full of interesting info and laughs, AND... Joey interviewed Joey Daccord again! Patreon listeners submitted questions for...