by Darren Brown | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
HUMONGOUS EPISODE!
It’s Episode 21 of Sound of Hockey (meaning the guys can finally enjoy a cold beer while recording!), and NHL.com‘s Nick Cotsonika returns for a very fun interview.
This show goes a little more in depth with Nick than the version a couple months ago, when Andy and Darren were shouting at him in a packed Henry’s Tavern. This time, Nick gets grilled about his experience at the All-Star Game and his feelings on the Jake Muzzin trade and Peter Chiarelli firing. He shares some awesome Scotty Bowman stories from his time covering the Detroit Red Wings, and also lets us in on his pick for Seattle (or maybe Edmonton?) GM. Oh, and he is of course put to the test in a challenging game of Buy, Sell, or Hold.
Also in this episode, the fellas talk about the new technology displayed at the ASG and its potential, run through LOTS of solid Weekly One-Timers, and break down another… breakdown… in “You Don’t See That Every Day.”
You’re going to like this one.
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by Darren Brown | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
On the latest episode of Sound of Hockey, NHLtoSeattle.com contributor Emily Jo joins to get “in the weeds” a bit in terms of hockey analytics, and also discusses the upcoming Seattle Hockey Analytics Conference, which will take place March 8th through 10th. With Emily Jo, the guys also have a good laugh about Air Force Coach Frank Serratore’s incredibly sarcastic rant about games ending in ties in his conference.
Once Emily Jo departs, John, Andy, and Darren revisit their discussions from last week about a potential Seattle goal song—something that received a lot of attention from Sound of Hockey’s listeners this past week—as well as Andy’s outlandish claim that Rick Nash was one of the best players ever to not win a Stanley Cup.
Also in this episode, Darren breaks down the Nino Niederreiter for Victor Rask trade, and the guys chuckle over the images of the KHL All-Star Game and drool over the first-place New York Islanders.
Plus, Weekly One-Timers, You Don’t See That Every Day, and much more!
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by Darren Brown | Jan 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sound of Hockey can now legally drink in Canada, because it’s Episode 19!
This week, John, Andy, and Darren analyze the analysis given by Snoop Dogg on the Kings broadcast, where he recently filled in as a play-by-play announcer for LA’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins (and it was awesome).
In Seattle hockey news, John discusses an exciting opportunity for female hockey fans in the Puget Sound area, Andy gives a brief WHL update, and Darren shares his revelation for the perfect goal song for the new team… which quickly gets vetoed by John.
Also in this episode, plenty of trade talk focusing on the Ducks, Stars, and Wild, a look at why there have been so many hat tricks, and a riveting labor negotiation update.
Segments include You Don’t See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Games On The Radar.
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by Darren Brown | Jan 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
BONUS EPISODE!
The guys realized that it was going to be about a week and a half between episodes, and decided that was way too long to make you all wait. As such, they decided to give you a little something extra this week, with a SECOND EPISODE!
On this bonus episode, John, Andy, and Darren break down NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman’s recent press conference that was held right here in Seattle, and they discuss some of the highlights of that event.
They also react to the news tidbits that were released (either intentionally or unintentionally) by the head of the league, and share their opinions on a few of the questionable questions from the peanut gallery that day. They even… for the first time ever on Sound of Hockey… discuss the topic of a potential team name at length (spoiler: the team will most likely still be called Crapweasels).
Also in this episode, a review of the new All-Star Game uniforms, a Blue-Jackets-centric version of Buy, Sell, or Hold, Goalie Gear Corner, Bi-Weekly One-Timers, and much more.
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by Darren Brown | Jan 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s Episode 18, which means we’re of legal age to… I guess… like… vote, and stuff. Get excited!
In the latest edition of Sound of Hockey, the guys give some tough love to their neighbors to the north, but specifically to Canadians that don’t listen to the show (Canadians that listen to the show or are considering listening to the show are of course all wonderful, perfect humans).
To kick off the episode, John has a quick and “riveting” NHL Seattle update. Then Andy rants about Elias Pettersson’s latest injury and the play that caused it, before Darren leads a pretty lengthy and poignant discussion on the World Junior Championship, which wrapped up over the weekend with Team USA taking silver.
Plenty of general NHL talk regarding teams that are streaking right now, plus Weekly One-Timers, Goalie Gear Corner, Get Off My Lawn, and of course, Games On Our Radar.
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by Darren Brown | Jan 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
In the first episode of 2019 for Sound of Hockey, John, Andy, and Darren take a good look at the horse***t situation in Dallas, in which the Stars’ CEO has taken some nasty shots at Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin.
In junior hockey news, the guys discuss the huge trades made by the local Seattle/Everett WHL teams, and have a spirited chat about the World Junior Championship and some of its highlights so far (like Pitbull being played 14 times in one game and Team USA’s miraculous comeback against Sweden).
They also review the Winter Classic and have a debate on the relevance of the All-Star Game, before getting into such riveting segments as Goalie Gear Corner, You Don’t See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and even an impromptu Get Off My Lawn.
It’s a fun episode with lots of (bleeped) cursing!
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by Darren Brown | Dec 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Episode 15 of Sound of Hockey unintentionally features a lot of comical mascot talk. For some reason, John, Andy, and Darren just keep coming back to those fuzzy–and sometimes temperamental–creatures, because… well… why not?
John remains on his week-long hockey odyssey and shares his experiences from Edmonton and Winnipeg. Meanwhile, back in Seattle, Andy and Darren break down their visit to Team USA’s WJC Training Camp and explain why the Silvertips and Thunderbirds had the longest first period of all time (or so it felt).
In a thrilling twist, the guys reveal a brand new segment, which you won’t want to miss, before moving back into some of the old classics… Weekly One-Timers, Games On Our Radar, and perhaps even a couple of impromptu segment appearances.
Lots of hearty laughs to be had in this episode.
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by Darren Brown | Dec 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Awesome episode this week, as Andy, John, and Darren welcome ESPN Draft and Prospect Analyst, Chris Peters, onto Sound of Hockey in preparation for the World Junior Championship.
With Chris, the guys go in depth on prospects coming to Everett for WJC Training Camp, determine who will be impactful in the NHL as early as next year, and dissect the legend of Colton Saucerman. Chris also partakes in a rousing game of Buy, Sell, or Hold, which you won’t want to miss.
Also in this episode, our hosts discuss the recent article from The Athletic that highlights some players likely to be available for the 2021 Expansion Draft. Spoiler, they think P.K. Subban will make a great addition to Seattle’s hockey culture.
Later, they dive into a monster version of Weekly One-Timers that features such topics as a goal being scored off of referee Tim Peel’s… uh… midsection… and Jonathan Drouin accidentally taking a shot at the Senators.
Other segments include Goalie Gear Corner, and Games On Our Radar.
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by Darren Brown | Dec 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!
Seattle has officially been awarded the 32nd NHL franchise, and John Barr, Andy Eide, and Darren Brown are here to tell you all about it!
In Episode 13, Darren starts the show off with a VERY unique musical tribute to his co-host, John, for all of the incredible work that John put in to make the NHL coming to Seattle a reality (don’t laugh at Darren, he tried really hard). Then the guys recap the events of December 4th and just how special they were, from the announcement itself, to the reaction of the community, to our politicians trash-talking Vancouver.
During NHL Seattle’s party that day, Andy and Darren managed to get some live fan reactions from a few friends of the NHLtoSeattle cause, so those clips are in the show. Nick Cotsonika of NHL.com even drops by to give his two cents on the matter (spoiler, Nick doesn’t think Seattle will win the Cup in its first season).
John also gives his review of seeing The Mighty Ducks for the first time ever. Then the guys dive into current NHL news, such as the hiring of Chuck Fletcher to be the GM of the Flyers, William Nylander finally signing with the Maple Leafs (thank God that’s over), and the big trade between the Blackhawks and Coyotes.
Plus, tons of general hockey talk in Weekly One-Timers, Get Off My Lawn, and Games On Our Radar.
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by Darren Brown | Nov 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Episode 12 is here, and the guys have lots to talk about after two coach firings, two very full slates of NHL games on the days before and after Thanksgiving, and one Gritty wedding crash. Darren has been on vacation in New York during recording, but refuses to miss a week #ForThePod!
This week, the guys discuss the upcoming December 4th Board of Governors vote to determine whether or not Seattle will be granted an NHL hockey franchise, as well as what they expect to come out of that meeting. They also consider the various factors surrounding when the team will actually start, as lots of rumblings have been happening about a 2021 start as opposed to a 2020 start.
Looking around the NHL, Andy, John, and Darren break down the coaching changes in Edmonton and St. Louis, examine the Sabres’ awesome hot streak, and have their minds boggled at Patrik Laine’s scoring tear. Oh, and they make fun of Brian Burke for hating the Hurricanes’ “surge” celebration.
Plus, Weekly One-Timers, Buy/Sell/Hold, and Games on the Radar.
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