Sound of Hockey - A Hockey Podcast

In this episode, the guys do some time warping... They initially recorded on Wednesday night, before the news broke that the Kraken had hired Lane Lambert as their third head coach. HOWEVER, just before they published the episode, John and Darren managed to get some quick thoughts in about the hire before they go back in time and give their opinions on who should be hired BEFORE the news broke. Also in this episode, plenty of Stanley Cup Playoffs and World Championship talk. Plus, Down on the Farm, PWHL, Weekly One-timers, and What's Good?SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Another week has passed, and there's still little clarity about who is "in the mix" for the Kraken head coach job. But John, Darren, and Curtis do their best to answer whatever questions they can about the process, including some thoughts from John about what may or may not be true. Aside from a lengthy coaching discussion, the guys also do Get Off My Lawn, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and general NHL and PWHL Seattle talk.ENJOY! SUBSCRIBE! REVIEW!

On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys discuss the latest news that Rick Tocchet has been hired by the Philadelphia Flyers and consider what that might mean for the Seattle Kraken. They also go Down on the Farm, where the Coachella Valley Firebirds' season has come to an end. Segments include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

On the latest episode, John and Darren let Curtis cook. They also discuss the Draft Lottery, available coaches for the Kraken, and head Down on the Farm, before getting into more Kraken season retrospective. Eventually, they get to Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Weekly One-Timers. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

It's another huge SOH Podcast Episode this week, as BFOP Alison Lukan joins us in studio for a Kraken retrospective, coach talk, and much more. Enjoy this, because it's allegedly Alison's last time on the pod (but probably not really). Also, the guys chatted with Evan Pivnick this week about the Coachella Valley Firebirds and their chances in the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. Segments include Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, Bad Boys, and What's Good.SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

It was a wild start to the week for the Seattle Kraken and their fanbase, as the team announced on Monday that it had fired head coach Dan Bylsma after just one season at the helm. It was also announced that Ron Francis would become president of hockey operations, and Jason Botterill would become general manager. In this episode, the guys spend most of the hour reacting to that news and unpacking the Tuesday's press conference. It's a lot to cover, but the guys do their best to hit all the necessary points.Segments include Weekly One-Timers, Down on the Farm, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

This is a huge episode for a lot of reasons... First, it's extra long because the guys have a lot to talk about. But second, it's also packed full of interesting info and laughs, AND... Joey interviewed Joey Daccord again! Patreon listeners submitted questions for Joey (Darren read a few of them... more on that in the episode), which created some great conversation. Plus, an unpacking of the end of the Kraken season and their locker clean-out day.SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

With the Seattle Kraken season coming to a close, the guys decided to answer YOUR questions for this latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. Aside from the Mailbag portion of the show, which is the bulk of the episode, the guys also go Down on the Farm and discuss Alex Ovechkin's incredible milestone.Finally, Weekly One-Timers.SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

It's a quick episode this week with just John and Darren. John gives some more thoughts on whether the PWHL will actually expand to Seattle, as he suggested last week. Also, plenty of Kraken talk and a look around the NHL. Segments include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

On this latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys go "Down Under" and also "Down on the Farm." They discuss the latest Kraken games and chat about Oscar Fisker Molgaard's HV71 avoiding relegation for the second year in a row. John drops a nice little tidbit about the PWHL's expansion plans, and the guys give updates from around the NHL.SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

John and Darren make up the "bottom pair" this week, with Curtis recovering from a bug. They keep the episode relatively short, spending most of it recapping the week that was for the Seattle Kraken, from games to Jani Nyman's triumphant arrival to Shane Wright's temporary bump down the lineup. John then gives his thoughts on the recent NHL GM's meeting bullet points, before the guys shift to segments. Segments include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good?SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The NHL Trade Deadline is finally behind us, so the guys spend some time on this latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast giving their closing thoughts on what the Seattle Kraken did and didn't do. They also discuss what the messaging has been from the team over the past week, as well as the games played by the team. Segments this week include Bad Boys, Interesting or Carry On?, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good?SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Wednesday was a day of massive news for the Seattle Kraken, who traded two beloved players to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a haul of draft picks plus Michael Eyssimont. The guys spend most of this episode reacting to that significant deal and thinking ahead to Friday's Trade Deadline. They also talk about what has happened so far around the NHL and go Down on the Farm. Segments include You Don't See That Every Day and Weekly One-Timers. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The guys are all back in studio and feeling a little silly, which leads this episode off the rails on several occasions, but don't worry! Lots of meaty Seattle Kraken talk with some pop culture stuff woven throughout the episode. The vibes have been up and down for the Kraken since the long 4 Nations hiatus, so the guys break down the latest road trip, and give their thoughts on some recent transactions. Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner, Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

LOTS of 4 Nations and Firebirds talk on this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. The guys talk with Shad Powers from the Desert Sun, beat writer who covers Coachella Valley. John and Darren give their reactions to the 4 Nations Face-Off. Segments include Weekly One-Timers and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

While the Seattle Kraken are off for a couple weeks, the guys still have plenty to discuss on the latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. This week, the guys welcome Greg Wyshynski from ESPN to help talk them off the ledge about the team. Lots of chuckles with Greg. Also, plenty of 4 Nations talk and the usual segments, including Goalie Gear Corner. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The vibes have been a bit tough lately for the Seattle Kraken, but that doesn't stop the Best Friend of the Pod from bringing some great perspective on the state of the team. Sound Of Hockey is excited to welcome back Alison Lukan for another fantastic conversation. Lots of discussion on goalie interference and what has been going on with the Kraken in general. Segments this week include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Massive Seattle Kraken news broke this week, when goaltender Philipp Grubauer was placed on waivers to send him to the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Lots of discussion in this episode about what led to that decision and what it means for the team moving forward. Plus, a breakdown of the recent games, and lots of segments that include: Bad Boys Get Off My Lawn Down on the Farm Weekly One-Timers What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The vibes around the Seattle Kraken are notably better this week, after they strung a couple wins together to bring down the temperature. So, plenty of talk on those games, plus some meaty conversation topics like the Kaapo/Beniers/Schwartz line, Joey Daccord carrying the load, and some contract extension discussion. Segments include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

It's been a pretty crazy week for the Seattle Kraken, who had one of the most up-and-down road trips in recent memory. In the midst of all that, some rumors popped up about how the organization will move forward. The Sound Of Hockey guys are here to discuss all of this, and it gets a little spicy at times. Oh, and John managed to pick two of the worst games of the season as his road trip stops, so that's kind of funny. Segments include Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The vibes are LOW right now for the Kraken and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. But what better way to feel optimistic about the present than to think about the future? So, the guys welcome back Kraken Director of Player Development, Jeff Tambellini to talk about Seattle's prospects for more than 45 minutes. Fantastic interview. Aside from the interview, lots of Kraken talk, and segments including Down on the Farm, You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

John and Darren are back in BarrDown Studios for the first show of 2025. The vibes this week were a bit higher than the Festivus episode a couple weeks ago, after the Kraken finally strung a couple wins together, including the shocking 5-4 overtime comeback win against the Canucks. After lots of Kraken talk, they move into plenty of World Junior Championship discussion and then shift to segments, which include Down on the Farm, Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The guys are feeling festive, so they gather to air their grievances toward one another on this very special Festivus episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. Lots of talk about the Kaapo Kakko trade, and the guys are thrilled to welcome back Kraken organist Benny Drawbars to provide his thoughts and musical entertainment. Really fun episode. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The guys are in a jolly mood this week, after the Kraken went 3-1-0 on a tough East Coast road trip. They recap all that happened on that journey, dig into lots of Kraken themes, and make plans for next week's Festivus holiday. After lots of Seattle talk, John, Curtis, and Darren go Down on the Farm before shifting to segments, which include You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The guys are recovering from a brutal few days of Kraken hockey, in which they lost three straight to the Ducks and Sharks but then bounced back for an impressive win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Plenty of Seattle Kraken storylines to discuss this week as well, with Ryker Evans getting hurt, Andre Burakovsky getting scratched, and the lines getting shaken up. Plus, NHL trades, and segments featuring Weekly One-Timers, You Don't See That Every Day, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

SHAME! The guys made a booboo on this one, calling it Ep. 314, when it's actually 313. Oh well! It's still a great episode, with not one, but TWO interviews, one with Ben Meyers and the other with Ian Furness. Ian has LOTS of great stories about "riding the bus" through his long career in media, which has now landed him with the Seattle Kraken. Also on this episode, plenty of Kraken talk and segments, including Bad Boys, You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Darren (somewhat briefly) interviewed the newly re-acquired Daniel Sprong from the Kraken dressing room. They discussed Sprong's return to Seattle, "Ding Dong," and much more. Plus, lots to talk about in general for the guys this week, after an eventful few games, and Jordan Eberle getting injured. Segments include Bad Boys, Get Off My Lawn, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Once again, Darren is playing hurt for this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, but thankfully the vibes around the Seattle Kraken have gotten a little better after two straight wins. On this one, the guys talk extensively about the recent wins, Seattle's trade for Ding Dong Daniel Sprong, and much more. Segments include Shame, Get Off My Lawn, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The Kraken went for a tailspin over the last week, losing four games in a row and bringing the vibes in BarrDown Studios down. But thankfully, Darren has a funny mustache now, and it brings lots of discussion about facial hair and some good chuckles. Of course, the guys do discuss what has been going wrong with the team and give their solutions for how to fix it. Segments this week include Down on the Farm, Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

We have a new partner! Petoskey's is the official hockey bar of Sound Of Hockey! We've loved that bar for years, and we're excited to have them as an official partner of SOH. On this episode, the guys break down the last week of play for the Kraken, including a monster 8-2 win at the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Plus, some discussion about Joey Daccord suddenly getting more starts than Philipp Grubauer, and much more. Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

A lot has happened over the last week for the Seattle Kraken, who won a couple games but also lost top-pair defenseman Vince Dunn. The guys break down everything that has happened for the team. They also explain why LTIR is beneficial for Seattle in this scenario, and why Cale Fleury keeps getting called up and sent back down to the AHL. Segments include Weekly One-Timers and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The Kraken are fresh off a solid three-game road trip, in which they picked up four out of six points, and got a big win in Nashville. The guys break down all three games and give their general thoughts about how things have been going so well for Seattle. Lots of in-depth Kraken talk in this one. They then go Down on the Farm, share a "You Don't See That Every Day," and close the show with Weekly One-Timers. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Darren checks in with Kraken radio play-by-play voice Everett Fitzhugh from morning skate in St. Paul, Minnesota. They chat from morning skate at Xcel Energy Center. It's a fun chat, as always. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The season has just begun, and already one member of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is already playing hurt. He battles through, though, to bring you the latest Kraken news and to dissect everything associated with Kraken Opening Day. From Jordan Eberle being named captain to Jess Campbell making history to Joey Daccord signing an extension, the guys cover it all. They also close out last week's Mailbag by answering the lingering questions before heading around the NHL for a plethora of headlines. Segments include Weekly One-Timers, Bad Boys, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! THE SEATTLE KRAKEN SEASON IS FINALLY HERE! The guys are VERY ready to get to real games, which begin Tuesday. With that, John, Curtis, and Darren had lots of Kraken-related stuff to talk about this week. The focus of the episode, though, is answering the questions YOU sent in through the Mailbag, which brought in some good ones, as always. After the Mailbag, they close the show with "What's Good?" SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The legend herself, Linda Cohn, returns for her second appearance on Sound Of Hockey, and she gives the guys a hard time for taking so long to invite her back. Cohn, recently hired as a host for the Seattle Kraken broadcast, gives the background for how she ended up with the organization and why she's so excited about it. It's unsurprisingly a fantastic conversation. Aside from the interview, there's a ton of Kraken talk in this episode, as Seattle whittles its roster down to (almost) regular-season ready. Segments include Weekly One-Timers, Goalie Gear Corner, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

It's a MEGA EPISODE of the Sound Of Hockey! On this week's episode, the guys have not one but TWO top-notch interviews with Kraken players Joey Daccord and Jordan Eberle. Unsurprisingly, both interviews are fantastic with tons of fun banter and excitement for the upcoming season. You're going to LOVE these interviews. Aside from the interviews, there's been a lot of Kraken stuff to breakdown, with training camp and preseason in full swing. Plus, NHL news and segments like You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, Goalie Gear Corner, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

With Kraken training camp in full swing, the guys have been hard at work doing very fun interviews with players. On this special ".5" episode, John and Darren chat with Kraken No. 8 overall pick Berkly Catton and All-Star forward Oliver Bjorkstrand. More interviews to come later this week! SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Seattle Kraken rookie camp is in the rearview mirror, and now training camp is finally here! On this episode, Curtis and John have a quick but entertaining chat with Lukas Dragicevic, and then John chats 1-on-1 with Logan Morrison. Aside from the interviews, lots of debate about Curtis's story on Chandler Stephenson, plus lots of Kraken news to discuss. Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Hockey is (almost) back! The guys are back in studio, and they're pumped to have training camp on the horizon. Kraken rookie camp got started this week, and John and Curtis were able to attend, so they give their early reactions. There's also a fair amount of general Kraken news, after Adam Larsson signed a four-year extension, and Darren was able to attend the Matty Beniers/Larsson presser earlier in the week. Segments include Weekly One-Timers, a robust Goalie Gear Corner, and What's Good?SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Wow! The guys are STILL buzzing from Sound Of Hockey Fest, where SO MANY wonderful members of the SOH community showed up to enjoy some college sodas, have some laughs, and participate in games and giveaways. As part of the event, the guys recorded Episode 300 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, which you can hear now! They welcomed Alison Lukan and JT Brown for two fantastic interviews. They also had segments like Mailbag, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? This is a very fun and lengthy LIVE episode. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

It's been one of those very difficult weeks in the hockey world, after the tragic passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The guys start and end the episode by sharing their reactions to that devastating news. They also share some brief Seattle Kraken news, go Down on the Farm, and dig into the massive Leon Draisaitl contract extension. After that, they shift to segments, which include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The guys are finding ways to stretch out their content to make it through the dog days of summer. Topics in the first 20 minutes of this episode include Sound Of Hockey Fest, Curtis returning from a long trip, Darren's golf meltdown, and Darren watching some classic hockey. Still, it's entertaining, so give it a listen! Once they get through that rambling, the guys do discuss the Seattle Kraken in a few different ways, including discussing recent articles from soundofhockey.com and revisiting the new Matty Beniers contract. Segments include Let's Get Quizzical, Weekly One-Timers, Goalie Gear Corner, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

We are THRILLED to announce Sound Of Hockey Fest, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 7. Learn all about it on this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast and RSVP for the event here. Also on this episode, VERY GOOD friend of the pod, Chris Peters returns for a fantastic chat (as always) about Matty Beniers' new contract and the prospects in the Seattle Kraken pipeline. Outside of the interview, plenty more Matty talk, plus Weekly One-Timers, Goalie Gear Corner, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

After a one-week hiatus, two of the three Sound Of Hockey hosts, John and Darren, return to help you through the dog days of summer. In this episode, they tease an important SOH event that's coming down the pike on Sept. 7, so mark your calendar! They also go Down on the Farm, give some housekeeping-type updates, and then play a spirited game of Buy, Sell, or Hold. Segments include Goalie Gear Corner and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

It's another super fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as the guys welcome Chris Smith of Icethetics fame. Coincidentally, Chris is ALSO the Creative Director at King 5, the new TV home for the Seattle Kraken. Tons of jersey and Kraken broadcast talk in this episode, including a draft of the guys' favorite jerseys of all time. Segments include Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

For an offseason episode during a period of almost zero Seattle Kraken news, this one may go down in the books as one of the all-time greats. Kraken organist Benny Drawbars joins John, Curtis, and Darren in BarrDown Studios, and he comes well equipped with musical instruments that get put to good use. The guys also do a little Kraken talk, interview Benny about all things organ playing, and hit segments like Weekly One-Timers, Goalie Gear Corner, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

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, before hitting their interview with forward prospect Oscar Fisker Mølgaard. The promising and affable Dane returns for his second appearance on the show, and he does not disappoint. Plus, Weekly One-Timers and Goalie Gear Corner. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

It's been a HUGE week for the Seattle Kraken, with many MANY headline-making moves, plus Development Camp. The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to bring you up to speed on everything you need to know. Plus, the guys are revisiting their feelings on the recent Kraken free-agent signings. They also interview Kraken prospect Tyson Jugnauth and hustle through all the big UFA signings from across the NHL. Segments include Weekly One-Timers, Interesting or Carry On, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The Seattle Kraken have had a busy few days, drafting eight new prospects over the weekend and then signing two players, Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson, to huge contracts on Monday. John, Curtis, and Darren got together to give their reactions to these many moves. While this isn't the standard format for a Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys wanted to get this information out while it's fresh, then return for a full episode later in the week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

With the Stanley Cup awarded to the Florida Panthers and the Coachella Valley Firebirds having lost in the Calder Cup Finals in devastating fashion, the offseason is OFFICIALLY here. But, things will take off very quickly over the next few days for the Seattle Kraken and the rest of the NHL, as the Draft hits, then free agency and development camps. John and Darren bring you up to speed on everything you need to know on this episode of the SOH Podcast. Segments include Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!