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?

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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.

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On the latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys discuss the latest Kraken-related headlines, including assistant coach Jay Leach moving on and what it means for the organization. Plus, plenty of Coachella Valley Firebirds talk, as they prepare for a rematch of last season's AHL Calder Cup Final against the Hershey Bears.

Also in this episode, the guys consider if Patrik Laine could be a good fit for the Kraken and discuss what's been happening in the PWHL over the last week.

Segments include Weekly One-Timers, Down on the Farm, and Tweets of the Week.

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This is a fun ".5" episode, featuring a one-on-one chat between Darren and BEST friend of the pod, Alison Lukan. It's a very Kraken-centric discussion that really digs into what has been happening with the team lately. 

Topics covered include the win streak, the loss to Minnesota, and what Jamie Oleksiak's injury means for the defense corps. Additionally, Alison shares her thoughts on Seattle's special teams, what the organization might need to do at the trade deadline, and who is her least favorite Sound Of Hockey host. 

Finally, she shares opines on Buoy and talks about her own experiences of being a mascot. 

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On the latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys consider an important rhetorical question, wondering which of the three hosts--John, Andy, or Darren--you, the listener dislikes. Once they're done waxing poetic, they jump into Kraken talk, recapping Seattle's last three games and discussing this current five-game win streak. 

That talk leads to an interesting Hype-o-thetical about the Trade Deadline and how the Kraken might approach that. 

Once they're done with Kraken talk, the guys to a WHL Update, then dive into segments. 

Segments this week feature Goalie Gear Corner, Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.

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It's a new episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, and the vibes for the Seattle Kraken are quite high right now (hopefully those vibes persist for a while). John, Andy, and Darren talk first about Darren's Halloween costume, which was quite funny, then dive right into a breakdown of all of Seattle's most recent games, including a stunning 5-4 comeback win over the Calgary Flames. 

Down on the Farm, the Coachella Valley Firebirds have finished their Seattle "residency," and Jesper Froden has been named the AHL's Player of the Month. 

Next, Andy leads an interesting WHL Update that covers the Thunderbirds, Silvertips, and a unique record for the Red Deer Rebels. 

The show then shifts to segbits, which this week features You Don't See That Every Day, Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.

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It's a new Sound Of Hockey Podcast Episode! This one has *lots* of Seattle Kraken coverage, as the team has had a few highs and lows over the past week, with highs being the wins against Colorado and Buffalo, and the low being a painful loss in Chicago. 

The guys also discuss the new Reverse Retro jerseys from across the NHL and give their favorites and least favorites. They also share their reactions to the Kraken Reverse Retro jersey. 

Next, the show talks about the recent Coachella Valley Firebirds games that were played in Seattle and Andy gives a WHL Update. 

Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.

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The latest ".5" episode features an AWESOME interview with Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma. With Dan, the guys talk about everything from his Stanley Cup win with the Pittsburgh Penguins to his hiring by the Kraken organization and what he sees from his team so far. 

It's a very fun interview that will absolutely get you laughing by the end. 

Plus, a little discussion from Darren about the new Kraken Reverse Retro jerseys (more to come on that). 

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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.

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Episode 209.5 is a fun one. Darren opens the show from LAX Airport after a successful two-game Kraken road trip. He quickly runs through Seattle’s two games against Anaheim and Los Angeles, then gets to a short interview with Kraken radio play-by-play man, Everett Fitzhugh.

Darren and Everett had a fun chat waiting for Kraken morning skate to begin at the Honda Center. Together, they make some bold predictions for the season and set expectations for Shane Wright and Matty Beniers. Along the way, Darren and Everett have a lot of good laughs.

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It's here! It's here! It's finally here! 

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. 

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HUGE NEWS, folks! 

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. 

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On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcasts, one of the hosts isn't feeling too enthusiastic at first, but then he turns that frown upside down when games and hijinks ensue.

The guys try out a new game called "Read Into It?" before heading Down on the Farm and even Way Down on the Farm.

Next they discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Final and play a rousing game of Kraken-centric Let's Get Quizzical.

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Seattle Kraken Training Camp is almost here, and who better to talk to in the waning days of the offseason than Kraken assistant general manager Alex Mandrycky?! 

John, Andy, and Darren interviewed Alex at Kraken Community Iceplex on the same morning the news of her promotion to AGM got announced. So, it's a bit of a celebratory conversation, but it also has plenty of substance. From offseason moves to the future of Mandrycky's role, it's a conversation that you will enjoy. 

Aside from the interview, there's some Kraken news to discuss, as the guys get you ready for the new season. Plus, a WHL update and signings around the NHL.

After the Mandrycky interview, the guys shift to segments, which this week feature Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and a surprise Let's Get Quizzical. 

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As promised on the previous show, Episode 203 is a unique one, which welcomes a big-time guest in Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde. With Darren on vacation this week, the interview makes up essentially the entire episode. 

It's a fantastic interview that covers everything from Yanni getting selected by the Kraken to his first impressions of Seattle to what he would have done if he didn't make it in to the NHL. 

John, Andy, and Darren had a great time talking to Yanni, and they think you're going to like this one.

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This week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is a quick one but a fun one. With minimal Kraken news to discuss, John, Andy, and Darren focus on the hockey world as a whole. 

They start with a brief World Junior Championship discussion, then move to a WHL Update, which focuses on Portland's completion of its re-brand, which many folks have argued looks quite similar to Kraken colors. 

Next, they move on to segments, which this week features Bad Boys, Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.

FYI, the next couple weeks will be a little different, with interviews being the focus, but there will still be content coming over that time. 

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The new era of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has arrived. Nothing has changed, really, but now the guys are beyond Episode 200 and into a new realm of numbers. On this episode, the guys start (as they typically do) with Kraken news, focused around the Eddie Olczyk announcement, the Firebirds' full Seattle schedule, and the upcoming "SeaHac" conference.

John, Andy, and Darren then have a nice conversation to further break down this article on soundofhockey.com, which considered some possible line combinations the Kraken could deploy this season. 

After Kraken talk, the show shifts to World Juniors, Women's Worlds, and NHL talk, specifically Nazem Kadri landing in Calgary. Then it goes to segments, which features the triumphant return of Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. 

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What an episode this is! With Curtis out of town, John and Darren sprung into action upon the news breaking that Dan Bylsma was getting hired by the Seattle Kraken.

At Bylsma's introductory press conference on Tuesday, the guys interviewed the new bench boss, who remains in the midst of a deep playoff run in the AHL. It's an incredibly fun interview that you will not want to miss.

Also on this episode, tons of analysis about the hiring and discussion about what Kraken fans can expect to see moving forward.

Segments include Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and Get Off My Lawn.

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It has been a very busy week around the hockey world and for the Seattle Kraken. Now that the dust has settled, John, Andy, and Darren have a lot to recap and consider, and they do just that on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. 

The guys start with a breakdown of Seattle's biggest free agent signings and give their thoughts on what the team did as a whole. They also discuss Ron Francis's closing press conference on free agency day and the reports that Eddie Olczyk could be joining the Kraken organization. 

After lots of Kraken talk, the guys shift their attention to the NHL as a whole, giving time to the Matthew Tkachuk situation in Calgary and Johnny Gaudreau's departure from that team. They also do an "Interesting or Carry On" for free-agent signings and trades throughout the league. 

They close the show with Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week.

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This has been and will continue to be an extremely busy couple of weeks for the Seattle Kraken. They followed up an awesome draft by bringing all their prospects in for development camp, which remains underway. That camp coincides with the deadline for qualifying restricted free agents (Seattle opted not to offer contracts to Ryan Donato, Haydn Fleury, Daniel Sprong, or Dennis Cholowski). It also coincides with free agency opening on Wednesday. 

With all this in mind, John, Andy, and Darren try to talk you off the ledge a bit about the players that are (likely) not being brought back by trying to help you understand the big picture of these decisions. An important piece of that is the many quality players that will be available in free agency, so they also help you prep for that. 

Also on this episode, the guys will take a journey around the league to bring you up to speed on decision (trades, qualifying offers, etc.) that are being made around the league. 

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The Sound Of Hockey Podcast guys were just too excited about how things shook out for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL Entry Draft. So, they decided to hastily throw together a quick bonus episode to help you make sense of the team's 11 total picks, including Shane Wright at No. 4 overall. 

On this bonus episode, Curtis (@DeepSeaHockey) makes his SOH Podcast debut, filling in temporarily for Andy. Along with John and Darren, Curtis shares lots of good draft analysis. 

It's a fun recap, with lots of hot takes. Enjoy! 

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And just like that, the 2022-23 hockey season has all but ended, as the Stanley Cup was awarded this week to the Colorado Avalanche after they knocked off the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Sound Of Hockey Podcast guys recap that fun series and share some of their favorite moments from the Cup celebration to date. 

After Cup talk, John, Andy, and Darren shift their focus to Kraken talk, then Hockey Hall of Fame induction talk.

Next, we get a couple quick junior-related updates and an AHL update before segments, which this week include Bad Boys, You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. 

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On this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys give a couple quick Seattle Kraken updates, revolving around the signing of Finnish free agent Ville Petman and the re-signing of Jeremy Lauzon with the Nashville Predators. They then shift their focus to junior hockey, where they discuss the Seattle Thunderbirds falling just short against the Edmonton Oil Kings and Kraken prospect Ryan Winterton reaching the Memorial Cup. 

Eventually, John, Andy, and Darren circle back around to NHL talk, discussing the opening of the Stanley Cup Final, Bruce Cassidy and John Tortorella getting hired by NHL teams, and Gary Bettman's latest presser. 

Segments this week include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Three Stars. 

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For Seattle hockey fans, things haven't gone their way recently. The Seattle Thunderbirds are now down 3-1 in the WHL Championship Series after losing two straight at home this week to the Edmonton Oil Kings, and Kraken goalie Chris Driedger tore his ACL playing in the IIHF World Championship. 

On this episode, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast breaks down those WHL games and discusses what options the Kraken have to backfill Driedger's position. 

Also discussed on this show, USA Hockey has released its latest data, and Washington State has predictably seen quite an uptick. 

We then have a HYPE-o-thetical, Weekly One-Timers, and Three Stars.

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This is a very listener-centric episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as John, Andy, and Darren spend a significant portion of the show interacting with Mailbag questions and five-star reviews. Hilarity ensues, as does some thoughtful debate. 

Meanwhile, the Seattle Thunderbirds have advanced to the WHL Championship Series, which gets plenty of attention, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to just four teams remaining.

Other topics this week Charlotte being eliminated from the AHL playoffs and John being enthralled by Tempe, AZ City Council meetings. 

Segments this week include Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Three Stars.

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There's been a lot happening in the hockey world this past week, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to bring you up to speed. From the Seattle Thunderbirds continuing their run deep in the WHL playoffs to the three remaining second-round NHL playoff series, John, Andy, and Darren will fill you in on all that has transpired. 

NHL topics discussed include, but are not limited to: 

• The Kraken reportedly (but unofficially) signing Samuel Bucek.
• The Flames and Oilers both giving up hilarious goals.
• The Panthers getting swept
• Name Kadri turning from villain to hero.

Segments this week include Hype-o-theticals, Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Three Stars.

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It's a lengthy and very fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week.

On this one, John, Curtis, and Darren welcome Evan Pivnick, the voice of the AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds, to the show. Evan has some great stories about his time as a broadcaster and firsthand insight about the Firebirds current playoff run.

Meanwhile, the guys are becoming more and more convinced about who the next Seattle Kraken head coach will be.

Segments include Rooting Interests and Weekly One-Timers.

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Episode 188 is here, and there are conversations to be had about all levels of hockey, from the WHL to the AHL to the NHL. 

At the AHL level, the Charlotte Checkers are alive and well and are heading into the second... er... third round of the Calder Cup playoffs. In the WHL, the Seattle Thunderbirds have reached the Western Conference Championship Series and will take on the Kamloops Blazers. And at the NHL level, the second round of the playoffs is now underway. 

Looking back on the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast discusses the onslaught of Game 7's that happened last week and the many wonders of Jake Oettinger (among other topics).

Eventually, John, Andy, and Darren will shift to segments, which this week include Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Three Stars. 

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The Seattle Kraken season is now officially over. The games have been played, the lockers have been cleaned out, and the end-of-conference press conferences have been had. On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John, Andy, and Darren will bring you up to date on all the last tidbits of the franchise's inaugural season. 

Meanwhile, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are also now in full swing, which means this show moving toward the offseason is going to shift back to its roots as a general hockey podcast. The biggest piece of general hockey news from this past week just so happened to be Louie Domingue's in-game meal for Game 1 of Pittsburgh's series against the Rangers, so that gets plenty of discussion. 

After diving into Domingue's culinary choices, the guys shift to a Mailbag from listeners, which covers several different Kraken-related topics. 

Finally, the show moves to segments, which this week include You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.

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The NHL regular season is winding down, and the Seattle Kraken are closing in on a top-five pick in the NHL Draft, thanks to several recent organic losses. In this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John, Andy, and Darren recap the last few Kraken games up through Tuesday's loss to the Vancouver Canucks. In fact, they began recording this episode just minutes after that game ended. 

After plenty of Kraken talk, you'll get a WHL Update from WHL correspondent, Andy Eide. Then you'll get a Western Conference playoff picture update from John. 

After that, Darren surprises the guys with an unexpected "Let's Get Quizzical." 

Following Quizzical, the guys transition to Weekly One-Timers, Then Tweets of the Week and SOH's Three Stars.

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It's been an eventful week for the Seattle Kraken and their fans, as No. 2 overall draft pick Matty Beniers signed his entry-level contract and made his NHL debut against the Calgary Flames. The news generated a ton of buzz around Seattle, and Beniers lived up to the hype in his first official showing. The Kraken have also played four games since the last episode, so John, Andy, and Darren break down those contests before moving to a rare "Mail Bag" segment, which got some great participation from listeners. 

After closing the mail bag, Darren discusses the NCAA Frozen Four, which ended with Denver University as national champion. He also talks about the outcome of the Hobey Baker Award and what is happening with players leaving college to sign in the NHL. 

Eventually, the guys shift to segments, which this week feature Bad Boys, You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.

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The good news... correction, the GREAT news is that Joey Daccord is back on Sound Of Hockey for his second appearance, and he is once again electrifying! The bad news is that Darren has COVID. But that's ok, because he has a great time talking to Joey (via Zoom, obvi), and that makes everything better. 

The boys are confident that you will love this second interview with Daccord, who shares some awesome stories about playing in Charlotte, getting called up to Seattle, and being part of the Kraken's home opener. 

Before the interview, John, Andy, and Darren recap the Kraken games against Los Angeles, Vegas, and Dallas, then give some general NHL news. After the interview, they shift the show into segments, with the first being an NCAA Frozen Four edition of Games on the Radar. They then move to Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Three Stars. 

It's a battle this week, but this show is a very fun one. 

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The guys record Episode 181 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast fresh off a win for Matty Beniers and Michigan, sending that team to the NCAA Frozen Four. The win over Quinnipiac means Beniers watch has been delayed for another week. 

In the interim, there's plenty of Kraken hockey to watch and talk about (though there were only two games to discuss prior to this episode). One thing worth noting is a hot start by Daniel Sprong after he was acquired at the NHL Trade Deadline. 

After a hearty dose of Kraken and NCAA talk, John, Andy, and Darren shift to break down the Evgenii Dadonov fiasco in Vegas. They then move into their segments, which this week include Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Three Stars.

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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.

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It's Sound Of Hockey Prospect Week, so this week, Darren went to Coachella Valley and chatted with Seattle Kraken forward prospect David Goyette. They discussed his hockey journey, his experiences playing as a pro so far, and life in the desert.

Also on this episode, an extensive "Down on the Farm," and Darren sings not once, but twice.

Other segments include Weekly One-Timers and Bad Boys.

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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.

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BIG-TIME GUEST ALERT! 

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.

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It's a long episode, but a fantastic one. This week, the Sound Of Hockey welcomes the coaches of both local WHL teams, as those teams prepare to play one another in the Battle of the Sound at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. With Dennis Williams of the Everett Silvertips, the guys discuss the continued success of that organization, the high-end prospects that have played for them, and the many hats that Williams wears as both the GM and head coach. Then O'Dette expresses his excitement to finally be a friend of the pod and shares the differences between coaching in the ECHL versus the WHL. He also talks about the skill on his current team and the impact that some new additions have made this season. 

Both interviews are great. 

Aside from those interviews, you'll also hear some Kraken talk, as John, Andy, and Darren discuss Seattle's recent fruitless Canadian road trip and a strange home game against the New York Islanders. John also shares some tidbits from a recent presentation made by Tod and Tim Leiweke about the state of the franchise. 

After the interviews, the guys shift to segments, which feature You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Three Stars. 

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The guys start the latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast by falling on the... spear (sort of)... for a mishap on their last show. They then dive right into Kraken talk, recapping an eventful week for the team, which sandwich a nice win and a skills exhibition between two rather stinky losses. 

John, Andy, and Darren then shift their focus to the NHL as a whole, which had some big stories over the past week like coach firings, Jack Eichel returning, and Tyler Toffoli getting traded. 

They then move into segments, which cover a lot of ground this week. Segments include Bad Boys, Goalie Gear Corner, You Don't See That Every Day, and Weekly One-Timers. 

Oh, and all of this got recorded while the USA men were playing against Slovakia, so you get some real-time reactions from the boys. 

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The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is back from the All-Star break, and the guys start this episode out on an extremely high note.

With no Kraken games to talk about (this show was recorded on Wednesday before Seattle faced Arizona), John, Andy, and Darren instead spend time breaking down the women's game between Team USA and Team Canada at the Winter Olympics. 

They then shift to some general Kraken talk, including taking a look back at the first half and making some predictions for the second half. 

Next, the guys recap some of the All-Star Game festivities and Gary Bettman's press conference at that event, before moving onto their segments. 

Segments this week include Serious Business, Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Three Stars. 

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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. 

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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. 

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The guys cover a LOT in this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, and in the process, they introduce you to the newest member of the Seattle Kraken, Karson Kuhlman. Kuhlman was claimed off waivers from the Boston Bruins last week, so he talks about the whirlwind it has been to get to Seattle and get acclimated to his new team and city. He also shares some thoughts on playing for the UMD Bulldogs and the Bruins and explains why Darren is wrong about Duck, Duck, Grey Duck. 

Aside from the chat with Karson, the guys also dig into the last three Kraken games since the previous episode, in which Seattle won two out of three against the Sharks, Blues, and Panthers. John, Andy, and Darren are especially amped up about the outcome of the Florida game. They also talk about the Coachella Valley Firebirds jersey and Darren defends Jeremy Lauzon again. 

Before getting to the Kuhlman interview, they dig into the very difficult topic of racism in hockey, hoping that the conversation can fuel even the smallest change in a few folks out there. 

After the Kuhlman interview, the guys move on to their segments, which this week include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Three Stars.

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The guys are back in BarrDown Studios for Episode 170 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, which brings the shenanigans up a notch! 

The Seattle Kraken are in the midst of an eight-game losing streak, and John, Andy, and Darren are recording fresh off of Thursday's loss to the St. Louis Blues. But despite the miserable spiral of the Kraken, the guys are feeling surprisingly optimistic about the future of the team. So, if you're a Kraken fan needing a lift, this is the podcast for you! 

This episode starts with some Wes McCauley silliness, followed by discussion about Kodak Black taking the hockey world by... storm. It then shifts to the outlook of the Kraken for quite a while, before turning to the hockey world as a whole. 

Plenty of discussion about the Team USA Olympic roster (which includes Matty Beniers), Tuukka Rask returning to the Bruins, and Evander Kane somehow still being pursued. 

Segbits include Goalie Gear Corner, Serious Business, Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and MORE! 

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We asked, and you answered! It's a brand new Mailbag episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast!

On this one, Curtis, John, and Darren field a LOT of your questions, from offseason Kraken plans to mascot debates.

Lots of hijinks and thoughtful conversation in this one. Enjoy!

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FINALLY hockey is (sort of) back, and so is the Sound Of Hockey Podcast! The long layoff led the guys to take an unexpected break from recording, but they are happy to be back in your speakers for this new episode. 

On this podcast, the guys talk through the three losses the Seattle Kraken have suffered since the Christmas holiday, as well as the latest injury and COVID news from the team. They also discuss some of the very cool off-ice developments that happened at Climate Pledge Arena during the Kraken game against the Vancouver Canucks. 

Once they've given plenty of attention to the Kraken, John, Andy, and Darren go outside of Seattle to share their thoughts on the cancellations of the IIHF World Junior Championship and the Women's U18 tournament. They also touch on the Winter Classic before moving on to segments.

Segments this week include Bad Boys, Goalie Gear Corner, and Three Stars.

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Don't look now, but the Seattle Kraken are suddenly cruising, having won four of their last five games, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to talk about it (because of course it is)! 

This episode starts with Darren needing to get something off his chest, so he dives right into a Get Off My Lawn, while Andy and John desperately try to calm him down. Then they get to their Kraken talk, which is plentiful. 

After beating Washington and Carolina at home, Seattle has been on the road, where it has beaten the Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres, but lost to the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. There's lots to unpack from these victories, including an injury and an illness, impressive play by Will Borgen, and improved goaltending. 

Once the Kraken talk dies down, the guys tour around the NHL via Serious Business, where they discuss the waiving of Matt Murray and Evander Kane and the firing of Marc Bergevin and... well... pretty much everyone else in Montreal. 

Segments this week include Weekly One-Timers, Goalie Gear Corner, and Three Stars. 

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Things were bad... then they were really bad... then they were good! The Seattle Kraken snapped a miserable six-game losing streak with an impressive win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to break down the roller coaster ride that has been this past week. 

Within the Kraken section that starts the show, the guys really get into what the fan reaction was during the very tough stretch and what it meant to the team, as well as some mascot news. John, Andy, and Darren then look ahead at upcoming matchups for Seattle, before diving into their usual segbits. 

You will get plenty of Kraken talk from this one, folks! 

The segbits this week include Three Stars, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.

You are warned, this thing gets really off the rails toward the end to the show, as Darren and Andy try to force in a late addition "Down on the Farm." 

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The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is back with a new chuckle-inducing episode that the guys think you will really enjoy. As always, it’s heavy on the segbits, as John, Andy, and Darren meander through the world of hockey, both at the NHL level and beyond. Plenty of Seattle Kraken talk to start the show, like what happened on a painful road trip and how much of the recent struggles have been due to goaltending.

But then the guys shift their focus to discuss:

• The Jack Eichel trade
• The Bob Murray resignation
• The quality of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Segments this week include Sound Of Hockey’s Three Stars, Down on the Farm, Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.

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Episode 161 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here. Lots to break down for the guys this week, both from the Kraken perspective and from the hockey world in general. First, they dig in a bit on Seattle's first homestand and what they liked and didn't like from the team, as well as the experience of attending the games. They also share some updates on what's coming from the Kraken for the rest of the week. 

They then move on to the story that gripped the whole hockey world this past week, which was the Kyle Beach and Chicago Blackhawks situation. Interestingly, John, Andy, and Darren did not go into the show with the intention of talking about it that much, being that it has been discussed so broadly over the last week. But once they got talking about it, it was hard to stop. 

We then get an update of what's happening down on the farm, a Serious Business, Goalie Gear Corner, and Bad Boys. We also hear a Get Off My Lawn from Darren, who is irked that other larger outlets seem to have no issue stealing content. 

The show closes with Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week.

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