Kraken’s Free Agency Dilemma: Are huge free-agent contracts worth it?
The NHL free agency period will open on July 1, and NHL teams will be tempted to sign blue-chip free agents who become available. The allure of acquiring top-tier talent through a big-money contract can be irresistible, and while the Kraken's options might be limited...
Kraken free agency primer: roster spots and cap space
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs wind down, our focus has started to turn to the offseason. We already spent a week looking at the Seattle Kraken prospect pool, and now we are dedicating this week to free agency, which is just three weeks away. Free agency is always a...
Stanley Cup Final Preview – Edmonton Oilers versus Florida Panthers
After almost daily NHL postseason hockey action since the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, this past week has been a long one. The Florida Panthers are finally set to face-off against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Here is the series schedule: Game 1: Saturday,...
The offseason to-do list for Ron Francis and the Seattle Kraken
With just one more round of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey left to go, it’s challenging to wrap one’s head around the fact that the Seattle Kraken have not been in contention for the Stanley Cup Final since April 3. That’s two full months since Seattle was mathematically...
Ep. 290 – Read Into It?
On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcasts, one of the hosts isn't feeling too enthusiastic at first, but then he turns that frown upside down when games and hijinks ensue. The guys try out a new game called "Read Into It?" before heading Down on the Farm and...
A data-driven look at 2024 NHL Draft top prospects
A few weeks ago we dug into all NHL-affiliated prospects, first ranking the Seattle Kraken’s prospects and then comparing the prospect pools of every team in the league based on player production from the 2023-24 season. Now, as the calendar turns to June, we look to...
Crafting a Contender: Lessons for the Seattle Kraken on roster construction
As the Seattle Kraken aim to rise in the NHL standings, examining the roster-building strategies of this year's Stanley Cup semi-finalists offers valuable insights into how contending teams have been constructed. Each of the final four clubs—the Edmonton Oilers,...
Kraken Notebook: Takeaways from Dan Bylsma’s introductory presser
And now, it’s officially official. Tuesday was a big day as the Seattle Kraken formally announced what the entire hockey world already knew: Dan Bylsma would be taking the wheel as the second head coach in the team’s history. For additional coverage on the hiring, I...
Ep. 289 – Featuring new Kraken coach, Dan Bylsma
What an episode this is! With Curtis out of town, John and Darren sprung into action upon the news breaking that Dan Bylsma was getting hired by the Seattle Kraken. At Bylsma's introductory press conference on Tuesday, the guys interviewed the new bench boss, who...