Ep. 298.75 – Darren Melts Down, Curtis Returns
The guys are finding ways to stretch out their content to make it through the dog days of summer. Topics in the first 20 minutes of this episode include Sound Of Hockey Fest, Curtis returning from a long trip, Darren's golf meltdown, and Darren watching some classic...
Seattle Kraken goaltending outlook for the 2024-25 season
As the Kraken embark on their fourth season, Philipp Grubauer and Joey Daccord are set to again share time between the pipes. Seattle was a top-10 team in goals against (232) and save percentage (.909) during the 2023-24 season, but notably, it was the only top-10...
Forecasting Pacific Division goal scoring for the 2024-25 season
A few weeks ago, on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, we discussed whether the 2024-25 Seattle Kraken are a playoff team. The conclusion was that we don’t know yet. Talent-wise, they are better than last season’s roster, and their goal scoring should improve enough to give...
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...