Which Kraken players might be on the move at the NHL Trade Deadline?
The normal process here at Sound Of Hockey is to publish “Three Takeaways” after (almost) every Kraken game. But with Seattle’s lackluster performance Thursday, getting outclassed at home by the Toronto Maple Leafs for a fifth loss in six games, we thought the time...
Ep. 322 – The BFOP is back! Alison Lukan in studio
The vibes have been a bit tough lately for the Seattle Kraken, but that doesn't stop the Best Friend of the Pod from bringing some great perspective on the state of the team. Sound Of Hockey is excited to welcome back Alison Lukan for another fantastic conversation....
Three Takeaways – Shane Wright scores twice, but Kraken comeback falls short against Red Wings
The 5-4 shootout loss suffered Tuesday by the Seattle Kraken against the Detroit Red Wings was close to an ideal outcome for the pro-tank crowd. Everyone wants to see Seattle at least in games for the rest of the season, but to that group’s dismay, Chandler Stephenson...
Photo Gallery – Kraken vs Red Wings – Feb 4th
While Kraken have stumbled, Schwartz / Beniers / Kakko line has blossomed
It’s been a rough week… er… month… er… season for the Seattle Kraken, who dropped to 10 points out of the playoff picture with a devastating and controversial 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Sunday, as they continued their march toward a Trade Deadline fire sale. As...
Monday Musings – Compete and lose
It wasn’t the greatest week in Kraken land, with just one win and three losses over the last seven games. That lone victory came against the struggling San Jose Sharks, who currently sit dead last in the NHL with a record of 15-33-6. The coup de grâce came in the form...
Three Takeaways – Kraken get terrible breaks in first period, lose 3-2 to Flames
In a season that has rendered feelings of indifference at times for fans, the Seattle Kraken’s 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Sunday invoked some big emotions. Anger, confusion, excitement, hope, and disappointment—they were all there, wrapped up in a loss that,...
Andrew Cristall’s six-point night boosts Spokane Chiefs to statement win over Everett Silvertips
Into February and down the stretch of the WHL season we go! A sellout crowd of 8,249 packed Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday night to watch two top teams in the Western Conference square off, with interested Kraken fans also getting the chance to see first-round...
Is there really a home-ice advantage in the NHL?
Over the past month, I've written two pieces examining NHL standings—one on NHL standings point models and alternatives, and another as an NHL half-season roundup. While working on these articles, I noticed a trend: most NHL teams perform better at home than on the...