Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast

FYI - Spotify is audio only this week. If you want to watch the episode, go here: https://www.youtube.com/@soundofhockey.

On the latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast episode, the guys dig into some reasons quotes from #seakraken general manager Jason Botterill to determine if they agree or disagree (fair or foul) with his sentiments. They also consider a recent ranking of the Kraken's front office and prospect pool, among several other topics. Segments this week include Weekly One-Timers and What's Good.

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The offseason drags on, but hockey is back on the horizon, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is back with plenty to discuss — plus a few detours along the way.The guys kick things off with a travel plan update and lots of shenanigans before diving into a big Hype-o-thetical, a Kraken "sliding doors" discussion, and John's new game, "Kraken Obscura." Plus...🎉 SOH FEST IS BACK!Join us Saturday, Sept. 19 at Gantry Public House Arena for SOH Fest 2026. It’s free and all ages are welcome, but please RSVP so we know you’re coming:👉 https://form.jotform.com/262307671436155SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIE

Best Friend of the Pod Alison Lukan joins us in studio!Alison returns to the Sound Of Hockey Podcast to break down a busy Seattle Kraken offseason, explain why there are reasons for optimism heading into the new season, and discuss what she learned during her first year as a full-time Kraken TV color analyst.We also discuss:🏒 Why the Pacific Division is still wide open🏒 Seattle Torrent expansion and their outlook for next season🏒 Is NHL radio broadcasting disappearing?🏒 Macklin Celebrini's massive extensionPlus...• SOH Fest updates• Hiking stories• Smoke season• "66% more knees"SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

What a week! The guys put a ton of work into transforming Barr Down Studios into a real podcast studio and making the video production feel like... well, a real video production, and this episode is the one where they finally unveil the new and improved look.

While there hasn't been much Kraken news over the last week, John, Curtis, and Darren still manage to discuss some of the pressing topics that linger surrounding the team.

Segments include a Kraken Roundtable, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good.

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NO VIDEO THIS WEEK! Although the guys reference their new studio a LOT in this episode, you'll have to wait one more week because Darren was a dumb-dumb and accidentally recorded the video in slow motion. Oopsy daisy!

Nonetheless, it's a great audio episode, with two fun interviews with Kraken prospects--the last in the Dev Camp series--Loke Krantz and Clarke Caswell.

Also, some fun "Roundtable" discussion thanks to our Patreon subscribers.

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With minimal Kraken news over the last week, this is an interview-heavy episode, but it so happens that Former Best Friend of the Pod Chris Peters is a VERY capable talker. As always, fantastic conversation with him. Also, the series of Development Camp interviews with Kraken prospects continues this week with Jakub Fibigr, who also turns in a fun chat with the guys.

Segments this week include Down on the Farm and Weekly One-Timers.

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It's something of a "mega" episode this week, with two Seattle Kraken prospect interviews - featuring Jake O'Brien and Hawke Huff - plus lots of discussion about the news from the last week that Shane Wright requested a trade.

Also, takeaways from Kraken development camp, and plenty of nonsense, like Get Off My Lawn and Food for Thought.

Segments this week include Weekly One-Timers and What's Good.

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A LOT has happened since the last episode, but the guys are here to bring you completely up to speed on all things Kraken. From the Jason Robertson fallout to the NHL Draft, in which Seattle appears to have gotten a great break, the guys have it all covered.

Also in this episode, No. 7 pick Chase Reid joins from Kraken Development Camp for a really fun conversation.

Plus, SOH does its best to wrap up a chaotic week around the NHL.

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It's been a wild week in the NHL in the lead-up to the NHL Draft, and the Seattle Kraken played a part in it, trading for Mackie Samoskevich and re-signing prized forward Bobby McMann, who was set to become a free agent. The guys give their reactions to those deals, plus the massive trades made around the league.

Also, lots of crow talk, colonoscopy talk, and segments that include Weekly One-Timers and What's Good?

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FYI, we intended to have this one available on YouTube but had some technical difficulties, so audio only this week.

With Curtis out of town, our good buddy Blaiz Grubic joins the show this week to fill in, making his Sound Of Hockey Podcast debut!

Lots of discussion on this episode about what the Kraken can learn from the Hurricanes and what the guys took away from Carolina's impressive Stanley Cup run.

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Emily Kaplan returns to the Sound Of Hockey Podcast for the first time in... oh, about EIGHT YEARS! It's a great conversation that ranges from the Kraken's addition of Melinda French Gates to their ownership group to the current Stanley Cup Final.

Plus, the guys continue their journey through Kraken trade targets with a game of "Stay Away or Make a Play."

Also, lots more Seattle Torrent talk.

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While there hasn't been much news on the Seattle Kraken front, that doesn't stop the guys from having a robust conversation about the team and where they might look to improve this offseason.

Plus, lots of talk about the Seattle Torrent and who they chose to protect... and expose to expansion.

Segments include Bad Boys, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good?

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Despite very minimal Kraken news over the past few weeks, the guys still put together a fun episode this week.

The Everett Silvertips won the WHL, and John is considering what is considered a “nap” and what is just sleeping.

Plus, NHL playoff talk, Down on the Farm, Let’s Get Quizzical, Bad Boys, and Weekly One-Timers.

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The Seattle Kraken have begun their oddly very publicized internal audit, so the guys discuss what that means and share why they think it’s all a bit overblown.

Plus, a discussion on whether the team should keep its UFA’s before heading Down on the Farm.

Other segments include Weekly One-Timers and What’s Good?

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As you may know, the Sound Of Hockey recently started putting podcast episodes on YouTube. That led to a little screw up on this episode, in which the guys talked for 13 minutes before realizing they weren't recording, then had to start over, which puts things in a funny state to start this show.

But...

The guys are also in a negative mood after the NHL Draft Lottery, which leads to lots of talk about the future of the Seattle Kraken.

Plus, a massive listener MAILBAG.

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Since the guys last recorded, there hasn’t been much Kraken news, other than Jason Botterill’s end-of-season press conference. So, on this episode, you’ll get a recap of that and more of the “Underachieve/Overachieve” game that got started last week.

Plus, lots of Torrent talk and the regular segments.

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The Seattle Kraken season is officially over, and the guys have thoughts.

On what went right, what went wrong, and so much more.

In this episode, they get granular about the performances of several players, locker cleanout day, and whether Bobby McMann will stay.

Plus, what to do with all that trash.

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With just a couple meaningless games left for the Seattle Kraken this season, things are very much winding down on another disappointing season. After the Los Angeles Kings clinched a spot by beating Seattle, the guys discuss what might have been if the Kraken had just gotten a little hot down the stretch.

Plus, more talk about Ron Francis departing and Tod Leiweke’s press conference, and much more Kraken talk.

Segments include Weekly One-Timers and What’s Good?

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On this great ".5" episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Darren goes 1-on-1 with legendary Kraken broadcaster John Forslund.

The guys touch on a wide range of topics, from Lil Boo to Ron Francis' departure, to a roster "facelift" to Eddie Olczyk's future on the Kraken boradcast.

Awesome stuff. Enjoy!

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The Seattle Kraken are moving on from Ron Francis, the first GM in team history and the President of Hockey Ops for the past season. The guys give lengthy reactions to this bombshell news and respond to fan questions about it.

Plus, an interview with Kraken prospect and Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Tyson Jugnauth.

Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers and What’s Good?

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Will the Seattle Kraken get it together in time to salvage a playoff spot? The guys discuss what they need to do and how they can do it on this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast.

Plus, a road trip recap, discussion about Oscar Fisker Mølgaard’s performance so far in his call-up, and much more.

Segbits include Weekly One-Timers and What’s Good?

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This is a great episode featuring a GREAT interview with Matty Beniers. Darren has been on the Kraken road trip for the games in Florida and was able to sit down with the team's alternate captain with some crowdsourced questions from fans, which led to some fun discussions and stories.

Aside from the interview, a recap of the recent games, some big themes from the past week, and much more.

Segments include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good?

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After a rough loss for the Seattle Kraken, Darren is more pessimistic than usual about the state of the team. Meanwhile, John remains very realistic and tries to talk him off the ledge.

In this episode, lots of talk about the games of the last week and where things when right and wrong. Plus, plenty more Bobby McMann talk, some big topics, and much more.

Segments include Weekly One-Timers, Bad Boys, and What's Good?

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Sorry! Published last week's episode again by accident. This should be fixed now. :)

The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Seattle Kraken made just one acquisition, bringing in speedy forward Bobby McMann. On this episode, the guys discuss what he'll bring to the team whenever his visa finally processes.

Plus, other Kraken news, game recaps, and general Trade Deadline talk.

Segments include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good?

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After an unexpected hiatus (explained in the episode), the guys are back to discuss a couple of big recent Kraken wins. They give their insights on what has worked and what hasn't since the break.

Also, a look at recent business transactions by Seattle and the rest of the league, and a look ahead to this week's Trade Deadline.

Segments include Weekly One-Timers and What's Good?

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The guys are back, and they welcome Everett Fitzhugh into the studio!

With Curtis still away, Everett quickly gets cooking in his stead with some hot Olympic takes.

Plus, plenty of discussion about a potential roster squeeze coming up for the Kraken, how the Olympics have played out so far, and much more.

Darren also had a short-but-sweet interview with Jaden Schwartz.

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There’s a lot to like about the Seattle Kraken, who have been playing some of their best hockey with two games left before the Olympic break.

On this episode, the guys go fairly deep in breaking down wins over Toronto and Vegas.

They also hit some discussion topics like Jacob Melanson’s impact on the team and whether the team should be buyers.

Plus the usual segments.

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With the cadence of games continuing to be fast and furious for the Seattle Kraken, the guys added another .5 episode this week, touching on Seattle's last three games, in which they've gone 2-1-0. Lots of discussion in this one on Jared McCann's phantom hat trick and Jacob Melanson getting poked in the face from the bench by Brandon Duhaime.

Plus, Kraken Player of the Week, Weekly One-Timers, and much more.

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The vibes got a little better after a Kraken win this week, so the guys decided they were ready to field your many questions!

After some brief Kraken notes, the guys dive into a robust Mailbag that covers MANY topics. Good stuff.

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The pendulum has swung back the other way for the Seattle Kraken, who have seen some concerning trends creep into their game. On this brief ".5" episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys share and discuss what those trends are.

We'll be back for a full episode later in the week.

Enjoy!

The Seattle Kraken's point streak ended at 10 games, but the the vibes for this episode are still pretty good.

Despite two straight losses, the guys' optimism remains, and they discuss what has happened over the last week and consider what will happen if the Kraken get healthy.

On this episode, some discussion about the upcoming Olympics, Kraken Player of the Week is debated, and much more.

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Curtis and Darren are back from a Vancouver road Kraken game in which they were very "friendly" to the home faithful.

The Kraken, by the way, have been rolling lately, and there are lots of positive things to talk about this week.

Their winning week means there's a Kraken Player of the Week named on this episode. Other segments include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good?

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The Kraken are preparing to return from a holiday hiatus, and they got things rolling again before the break.

On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys give some highlights from the last week and change and discuss Mason Marchment getting traded.

Segbits include Goalie Gear Corner and Weekly One-Timers.

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Things have only gotten more bleak for the Seattle Kraken, who have continued their spiral. On this episode, the guys break down what has gone wrong.

Also, Jacob Melanson joins the show for a brief interview after his impressive NHL season debut.

Segbits include Hype-o-thetical, Down on the Farm, and Weekly One-Timers.

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The forecast has been ugly for this week, as the Seattle Kraken have found themselves in the middle of Losing Streak Camille. That’s what the guys are calling it, now that all weather systems get named… naming losing streaks also feels necessary.

Anyway, lots of talk about what has been going wrong for the Kraken and how they can fix it.

Plus, Seattle Torrent talk, Food for Thought, Weekly One-Timers, and What’s Good?

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The Kraken vibes have gotten a bit low, with three straight losses and two shutouts against in that time. Meanwhile, special teams have been brutal.

The guys offer some solutions to the issues and consider where things have gone wrong lately.

Also, plenty of Seattle Torrent talk on this episode.

Segments include Weekly One-Timers, Goalie Gear Corner, and What’s Good?

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The Seattle Kraken are coming home from a four-game road trip with a 2-1-1 record despite some serious scoring woes. On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys offer some resolution ideas for that issue.

Plus, some Seattle Torrent talk after their first game in Vancouver.

Also on this episode, a breakdown of the road trip and lots of segbits including Kraken Player of the Week, Bad Boys, Food for Thought, and Weekly One-Timers.

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The guys are back in studio, and the vibes are very high after an impressive week for the Seattle Kraken, in which they took 5 out of a possible 6 points.

It's been a while since they recorded, so they rip through the six recent games and give themes and observations from them.

Segbits this week are plentiful: Kraken Player of the Week, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers and What's Good?

Plus a brief interview with Berkly Catton and a Seattle Torrent update.

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The guys are making do this week, with Darren traveling in Europe and John and Curtis being forced into an early-morning recording session. But, the vibes are high after a 1-0-1 week from the Kraken, so that helps (they recorded before the Sharks game).

On this episode, lots of Kraken talk and some PWHL talk, plus segbits, including Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good?

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The BFOP is back in studio! The guys decided to crack pumpkin flavored beers in honor of Halloween, which was actually unfortunate timing because Alison doesn't drink beer. Nonetheless, they have a great conversation with the Best Friend of the Pod, as always.

LOTS AND LOTS of Kraken talk in this one, including breakdown of the recent games, thoughts on how the team stands after 10 games, and much more.

Segbits include Kraken Player of the Week, Hype-o-theticals, and Weekly One-Timers.

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