On this latest Sound Of Hockey episode, the guys take a temperature check on the Seattle Kraken after four games and determine that the vibes are, in fact, weird.
Not sure what to make of the team that looked dominant in the first two games and dismal in the next two, John, Andy, and Darren dig into the good and the bad of what they’ve seen so far. They also discuss what’s been happening with Shane Wright and his limited minutes, as well as the goaltending.
From there, it becomes a rather segbit-heavy show, as the guys dive right into Down on the Farm to discuss the first two Coachella Valley Firebirds games. They then shift to Bad Boys, You Don’t See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.
The second season in the history of the Seattle Kraken has arrived, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is thrilled about it. With Andy absent for this episode, John and Darren manage to talk listeners through the 23-man roster that will open the season Wednesday in Anaheim. They also review the last preseason game, project forward lines, and give thanks that Joey Daccord is still in the organization.
Additionally, John and Darren got the goods from Kraken VP of Marketing, Katie Townsend, about all of the exciting changes fans can expect for the gameday experience at Climate Pledge Arena. Darren wrote about this on soundofhockey.com, in case you’re looking for more info on this topic. Spoiler: there are a LOT of changes coming this season.
After talking about the in-arena updates, the show shifts to segments. Segments for this episode include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and TWEET of the Week.
The guys at the Sound Of Hockey Podcast have decided they want to *try* to increase the number of episodes they deliver to you this season, so they’re trying something new here. For as many weeks as they can, John, Andy, and Darren are going to record a second episode that is shorter, more raw, and follows less of a formula than the regular weekly “integer” episodes, which will remain completely unchanged.
Let the guys know what you think of this idea by way of a five-star review. 🙂
For this first “.5” episode, Andy and Darren chat with Coachella Valley Firebirds assistant coach, Jessica Campbell. It is an incredible interview that the guys think you will absolutely love.
This is a fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, featuring another big-time guest. Kraken goalie Chris Driedger stops by for a relatively short interview to talk about his new charity, Driedger’s Keepers, as well as how he’s feeling after his offseason knee injury and his expectations for the Kraken this season.
Aside from the Driedger interview, John, Andy, and Darren answered a whole bunch of questions from the Mailbag, which got plenty of great participation this week and leads to some spirited conversation.
Before getting to those parts of the show, though, you’ll get a breakdown of the three Kraken preseason games that have been played since the last episode, a discussion on who got sent down and/or waived by Seattle, and thoughts on who will make the opening night roster.
After the Driedger interview, the show shifts to segments, which this week include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.
Seattle Kraken training camp is in full swing, and the guys are grinding to bring you top-notch coverage of the team. This week, John, Andy, and Darren spend lots of time talking about the Kraken and what they’ve seen and heard from the players in the first week of camp and first two preseason games.
Discussion highlights include Brandon Tanev’s return to game action, Shane Wright’s debut in Kraken colors, and the curious case of Daniel Sprong, who is competing for a contract.
John also shares some of his thoughts on the upgraded Kraken TV broadcast, and Andy gives a WHL Update.
Next, the guys shift into segments, starting with Goalie Gear Corner, then a Kraken-centric Bad Boys, then Weekly One-Timers, and finally Tweets of the Week.
Seattle Kraken training camp is here, so the timing is right for a SUPER-SIZED episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, featuring two outstanding guests. This week, the guys talk to father/son dynamic duo Eddie and Nick Olczyk simultaneously, live and in person from Kraken Community Iceplex. During the very unique interview, the guys get the lowdown on how Eddie landed with the Kraken, Nick’s memories from his jump to broadcasting for the Blackhawks, and some very fun stories along the way. You will LOVE this interview.
The show doesn’t stop with the interview, though, as this is a great episode from top to bottom. Get a report from Kraken rookie camp, a recap of a fun on-ice media hockey clinic, and an update on the latest Kraken news. John, Andy, and Darren also discuss this recent training camp preview from soundofhockey.com and predict how the roster might shake out.
After the interview with Eddie and Nick, the episode shifts to Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.
