Photo Gallery – Kraken vs Jets – Oct 24th
Ep. 308 – Dunn Down, Kraken Shakeup
A lot has happened over the last week for the Seattle Kraken, who won a couple games but also lost top-pair defenseman Vince Dunn. The guys break down everything that has happened for the team. They also explain why LTIR is beneficial for Seattle in this scenario, and...
What Vince Dunn being on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) means for the Kraken
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn sustained an injury during the team's 6-4 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 17. Dunn has since been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR). Per the Sound Of Hockey Twitter intern, "Vince Dunn just went down the...
Kraken Notebook – A line shakeup and a spooky gathering
The Seattle Kraken went right back to work Wednesday at Kraken Community Iceplex, roughly 14 hours after their 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. But things looked quite different for Seattle at the skate, where coach Dan Bylsma had shuffled his forward...
Everett Silvertips finally returning home after a nearly month-long stint on the road
As the elderly version of Rose in Titanic said, "It's been 84 years…" Well, not actually, but if it's felt like a long time since the first-place Everett Silvertips have been home, that's because it very much has. Nearly a month has passed since the Silvertips last...
Three Takeaways – Early missed opportunities cost Kraken against Avalanche
Tuesday's Seattle Kraken loss to the Colorado Avalanche showcased what happens when early opportunities aren't seized. Seattle dominated most of the opening frame, even getting an open net for what seemed like a sure Yanni Gourde goal just nine seconds into the game....
Monday Musings – A different Kraken team
Last Saturday, the Seattle Kraken came back from a two-goal deficit against the Minnesota Wild to win the game, something they never did last season. Fast forward to this past Saturday, when the Kraken won a Saturday night home game for the first time since April 8,...
Three Takeaways – Eberle’s OT winner gives Kraken 2-1 win over undefeated Flames
Who knew a boring, low-event game could be so exciting? That’s the beauty of hockey, though. Even in a game where neither team surpassed 23 shots on goal, the tension in the building was palpable as the game went down to the wire. In the end, it was the Seattle Kraken...
Down on the Farm: a weekly Kraken prospects update
Welcome to Down on the Farm (written edition). Your favorite segment on The Sound Of Hockey Podcast comes to the website with a weekly check-in on all Seattle Kraken prospects. The goal is to delve deeper than we can on the podcast, featuring a prospect each week, and...
Three Takeaways – Kraken fend off late Flyers rally for 6-4 win
Never a doubt! The Seattle Kraken rode a four-goal second period and cruised to an easy win and barely held on when the Philadelphia Flyers rallied back and threatened to overcome a three-goal deficit in the third period. But when things started to go sideways,...
Ep. 307 – A Tangentially Solid Episode
The Kraken are fresh off a solid three-game road trip, in which they picked up four out of six points, and got a big win in Nashville. The guys break down all three games and give their general thoughts about how things have been going so well for Seattle. Lots of...
The legend of Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma continues to grow in Seattle
From well before Dan Bylsma was promoted from the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League to head coach of the Seattle Kraken, it was publicly known that he has a comedic side. This became common knowledge across the hockey world during his time as...