The first NHL Trade Deadline in the history of the Seattle Kraken is now in the rearview, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a LOT to discuss this week. General manager Ron Francis moved Calle Jarnkrok, Mark Giordano, Colin Blackwell, Jeremy Lauzon, Mason Appleton, and Marcus Johansson, and collected a boatload of draft picks. On this episode, hear all about what this means for the future of the franchise and how the team performed in general during this chaotic period.
Aside from plenty of deadline talk about the Kraken, the guys also discuss what happened around the rest of the league by way of “Interesting or Carry On?” Before all that, they break down the two recent Kraken games against the Lightning and Red Wings and chat about what’s happening down on the farm.
The Men’s NCAA Tournament is getting underway this week, so there’s also a fair dose of college hockey talk, plus some Serious Business, Weekly One-Timers, and Three Stars.
The Trade Deadline is almost upon us, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to discuss how the first couple transactions of this busy time in the NHL impact the values of potential Kraken trades.
Before they get to that, John, Andy, and Darren recap the two Kraken games played since the last episode. They also give some other quick Seattle-related hits and a “Down on the Farm” update about Matty Beniers.
Other topics touched on this week include Jack Eichel’s salty comments in his return to Buffalo and the MN State High School Hockey Tournament (which Darren loves).
Eventually, the show shifts to segments, which include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, You Don’t See That Every Day, and Sound Of Hockey’s Three Stars.
Just kidding. We promise the guys don’t *actually* talk about Russell Wilson that much on this latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast… but they do mention it. Of course, the Wilson news was overshadowed by Jared McCann’s five-year contract extension, which John, Andy, and Darren *do* breakdown at length after discussing the last four Kraken games.
They also discuss some of the other recent roster moves and the Ron Francis presser. That leads nicely into the return of “Translating Ron Francis,” which is always a good time, as well as some trade deadline predictions and praise for Alison Lukan.
Once the Kraken talk dies down, the guys transition into segments, which include You Don’t See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Three Stars.
On the latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys welcome Seattle Kraken leading scorer, Jared McCann. John and Darren have a fantastic conversation with Jared about his journey to the Kraken, his experiences with the team in its inaugural season, the Trade Deadline, and so much more. Whether you’re a Kraken fan or just a hockey fan in general, you won’t want to miss this one.
Also on this episode, the guys break down the two most recent Kraken games, and Andy shares his thoughts on the Battle of the Sound game between the Thunderbirds and the Silvertips.
Before they get to the interview with McCann, the guys shift gears and discuss how the hockey world is responding to the crisis in Ukraine.
After the interview, the show transitions into its segments, which this week feature Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Three Stars.
The boys are back in BarrDown Studios for Episode 173 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, recording fresh off Philipp Grubauer pitching the first shutout in the history of the Kraken. Seattle had a decent road trip in general, and John, Andy, and Darren have full analysis of what went right and what went wrong.
They then move into general NHL news, including the All-Star Game and its festivities, the latest PR catastrophy for the Chicago Blackhawks, the Coyotes playing at the ASU arena next year, and Evander Kane becoming an Edmonton Oiler.
After all that, they move into segments, which this week include Goalie Gear Corner, You Don’t See That Every Day, Bad Boys, and Weekly One-Timers.
BONUS EPISODE WITH A BIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! John Forslund deserves his own episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, so John Forslund gets his own episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast.
Darren and Andy spoke with the TV voice of the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena prior to Kraken morning skate last week. John does not disappoint. He tells fantastic stories that range from the beginning of Desert Storm to punching mascots, and he takes you through the journey that led him to becoming the legendary broadcaster that he is today.
This conversation will make you laugh and feel inspired all at once. When it’s done, you’ll think you’ve known John personally for years.
