Evaluating the Seattle Kraken 2024 NHL Draft class
The 2024 NHL Draft is in the books. Today, we’ll dive deep on all eight Seattle Kraken draft picks with information from the Sound Of Hockey Big Board, three viewings at 2024 Kraken Development Camp, and all other sources of information we can muster. What kinds of...
Kraken prospect Kaden Hammell ready to lead outstanding Silvertips blue line
The Everett Silvertips faithful were out in full force at Kraken Community Iceplex on Friday, July 5, as the Stucky Cup scrimmage (coincidentally named for former Silvertips equipment manager James Stucky) concluded Seattle Kraken Development Camp. They showed off...
The 50-contract rule and what it means for Seattle Kraken roster building
On Sunday, the Seattle Kraken announced the signing of 2024 third-round draft pick Kim Saarinen to an entry-level contract. That deal brought the team's total number of NHL contracts to 50. If this number rings a bell for you, it's probably because you've heard...
Forecasting the Kraken power play for 2024-25
Several weeks have passed since the Seattle Kraken made a significant splash in free agency by committing $90 million to two high-profile signings. Assuming no trades on the horizon, the Kraken's roster appears set for the 2024-25 season. I have previously stated on...
Ep. 295 – Pocket Pack Upgrade – Featuring Oscar Fisker Mølgaard
The Seattle Kraken news machine is starting to slow down, but there were plenty of odds and ends to tie up on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week. To start the show, John gives Darren a very thoughtful gift. Then, the guys drift to Kraken news for quite a while,...
Understanding the AHL veteran rule and its impact on the Coachella Valley Firebirds
The Coachella Valley Firebirds have made it to the Calder Cup finals in each of their first two seasons. Despite the success, there has since been a lot of movement within the Firebirds roster this offseason, with several stalwarts moving on to new organizations and...
What the Seattle Kraken got in Alexis Bernier, pick No. 73 in the 2024 NHL Draft
The Seattle Kraken drafted Alexis Bernier, a right-shot defenseman out of the QMJHL's Baie-Comeau Drakkar with the No. 73 pick in the NHL Draft. Despite speculation the Seattle Kraken would invest on the blue line in this draft, the team came away from the first two...
Intentional or not, the Kraken are strengthening their roots by drafting local players
It’s no secret that the Seattle Kraken, since the announcement of the 32nd NHL franchise in 2018, have worked hard at establishing their roots in any way possible in the Pacific Northwest. From doing pop-up community events throughout the PNW to inking a new TV deal...
Data Dump: Digging into the 2024-25 Seattle Kraken schedule
We just had a very busy week covering the Seattle Kraken, and something that might have been overlooked was the official release of the NHL schedule for the 2024-25 season. As I do every year, I enjoy looking at a few key data points across the league to see how the...