Ep. 298.5 – Introducing Sound Of Hockey Fest, Chris Peters Returns
We are THRILLED to announce Sound Of Hockey Fest, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 7. Learn all about it on this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast and RSVP for the event here. Also on this episode, VERY GOOD friend of the pod, Chris Peters returns for a...
Who will be the next captain of the Seattle Kraken?
The conversation surrounding the Seattle Kraken captaincy is one I’ve largely avoided over the past couple of seasons. Some fans seem to care about it a lot, but I generally haven’t involved myself for a couple of reasons. The first reason I haven’t engaged too often...
BREAKING: Seattle Kraken, Matty Beniers agree to seven-year contract
The biggest lingering question facing the Seattle Kraken and general manager Ron Francis this offseason was answered Tuesday. Restricted free agent and 2023 Calder Trophy winner Matty Beniers signed a new seven-year contract with the organization at an average annual...
Can Dan Bylsma improve the Kraken’s offense? Plus, what to look for during Preseason
The Seattle Kraken have been active this offseason, making a splash in free agency and shaking up the coaching staff. With the NHL preseason starting in just over a month, we wanted to go over what we expect to see from the Kraken under new bench boss, Dan Bylsma....
Ep. 298 – Save the Date – September 7
After a one-week hiatus, two of the three Sound Of Hockey hosts, John and Darren, return to help you through the dog days of summer. In this episode, they tease an important SOH event that's coming down the pike on Sept. 7, so mark your calendar! They also go Down on...
Kraken Crystal Ball – Predicting which UFA’s stay and go after the next two seasons
This 2024-25 season will be the beginning of the end of an era for the Seattle Kraken. Many of the team’s original players have already come and gone from the roster, but a group of core veterans that has stuck around through Seattle’s first three seasons in existence...
Seattle Kraken goal scoring forecast for 2024-25
Once the Seattle Kraken roster settles in each offseason, I like to project the team's playoff chances by forecasting its goal scoring. You can review the last two offseason forecasts here: 2022-23 and 2023-24. I will eventually integrate the scoring forecast with...
Predicting how the Kraken power play and penalty kill will look in 2024-25
This will be a first pass at predicting the lines for the 2024-25 season. The picture will become a little clearer after training camp and preseason games, as we will see who is practicing together and if there is any chemistry between individual players. Obviously,...
Checking in on Seattle Kraken prospects at the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase
The World Junior Summer Showcase is an event I have circled on my calendar each year. After several long weeks without hockey, it’s an oasis in the desert. It heralds the start of a new hockey season. What is the World Junior Summer Showcase? It’s an exhibition...
Exceptional status defenseman Landon DuPont finally inks deal with Everett Silvertips
The Everett Silvertips are back in atop the news cycle for the third week in a row with the moment their fans have all been waiting for all offseason. After months of speculation of when a deal would finally be struck, that wait is finally over as the Silvertips have...
2024 Free agency spend and two cents on Matty Beniers
We are now 35 days removed from the opening of the NHL free agency period. Signings continue to occur, but they are only trickling in at this point in the cycle. Now is a good time to assess what has happened in free agency from a data perspective and evaluate how...
WHL Offseason Pulse: Silvertips close out a hectic coaching carousel period
It’s been a long offseason of waiting around for news and notes to drop, but finally it feels like a corner has been turned, and the 2024-25 WHL season is beginning to take its shape. One of the lingering questions for the Everett Silvertips was who would be their...