Ep. 337 – Who’s In the Mix?
Another week has passed, and there's still little clarity about who is "in the mix" for the Kraken head coach job. But John, Darren, and Curtis do their best to answer whatever questions they can about the process, including some thoughts from John about what may or...
Will the Seattle Kraken draft another WHL standout in 2025?
When the Seattle Kraken selected WHL phenom Berkly Catton at No. 8 overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, his junior city of Spokane, Wash., erupted with excitement. Fans of their neighbors to the west, the Everett Silvertips, awoke the next morning to learn that their...
Ep. 336 – Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning
On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys discuss the latest news that Rick Tocchet has been hired by the Philadelphia Flyers and consider what that might mean for the Seattle Kraken. They also go Down on the Farm, where the Coachella Valley Firebirds'...
Data Dump: 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff roster breakdown
With the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the rearview mirror, it’s time for one of my favorite annual traditions: digging into how playoff rosters are constructed and examining the characteristics of the players and teams that are playing for the...
A data-driven look at the 2025 NHL Draft top prospects
With leagues around the world winding down their seasons, and the 2025 NHL Draft just a month and a half out, we are entering draft rankings season. As is typical, NHL Central Scouting was the first major public service to finalize its 2025 NHL Draft ranking. We'll be...
Who will be the next Seattle Kraken coach? Considering the candidates
The Seattle Kraken’s 2024-25 season ended in much the same way as their prior campaign: another year of watching the playoffs from afar, with their head coach again being shown the door—this time after just one season behind the bench. Now that the dust has settled on...
Ep. 335 – Let Curtis Cook!
On the latest episode, John and Darren let Curtis cook. They also discuss the Draft Lottery, available coaches for the Kraken, and head Down on the Farm, before getting into more Kraken season retrospective. Eventually, they get to Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly...
2025 NHL Mock Draft, post-Lottery edition
Following the results of Monday’s Draft Lottery, the Kraken are slated to pick No. 8 overall when the 2025 NHL Draft begins on June 27. (How did Seattle end up here, and how does the Lottery even work? Check out our pre-Lottery primer.) Last summer the Kraken selected...
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...