Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 378 - Oh, THAT’S How You Make the Playoffs?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With just a couple meaningless games left for the Seattle Kraken this season, things are very much winding down on another disappointing season. After...
Ep. 377.5 - In the booth with John Forslund
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this great ".5" episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Darren goes 1-on-1 with legendary Kraken broadcaster John Forslund. The guys touc...
Ep. 377 - The Ron Francis Era comes to an end
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 len...
Ep. 376 - Playoff… push?
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...
Ep. 375 - Featuring Matty Beniers
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 374 - Darry Downer
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep. 373 (corrected) - What Bobby McMann brings to the Kraken
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Kra...
Ep. 373 - What will Bobby McMann bring to the Kraken?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Ep. 372 - Kraken get signature win, Trade Deadline fast approaching
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
Ep. 371 - Everett Fitzhugh in studio, plus Jaden Schwartz interview (briefly)
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 370 - Should the Kraken Buy?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Ep. 369.5 - The Phantom Hat Trick
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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&#...
Ep. 369 - MAILBAG! Lots of Shane Wright talk and much more
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 368.5 - Back to Doom and Gloom
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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&q...
Ep. 368 - Point Streak Over, but Vibes Are Still High
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 gu...
Ep. 367 - No, We Didn't Fight Anybody in Vancouver
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 366 - Holiday Vibes
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
Ep. 365 - Desperate Times
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Ep. 364 - Losing Streak Camille
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep. 363 - Starving for Goals
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
Ep. 362 - Hungry for Goals
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 H...
Ep. 361 - When Grubi Shines (featuring brief interview with Berkly Catton)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 poi...
Ep. 360 - International Flavor
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 v...
Ep. 359 - MEGA Spooky Ep with Alison Lukan in Studio
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The BFOP is back in studio! The guys decided to crack pumpkin flavored beers in honor of Halloween, which was actually unfortunate timing because Alis...
Ep. 358 - Vibes Were High, Now Low
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys react to a strange week for the Kraken, who got off to a great start to their long road trip ...
Ep. 357 - All Aboard the Lane Train?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seattle Kraken came out of the gates HOT to start the 2025-26 season, racking up five points in three games with 2-0-1 record. As such, the vibes ...
Ep 356 Part II - THE REST OF SOH FEST! - with Alex Mandrycky and Piper Shaw
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the rest of Sound Of Hockey Fest! Part I had Everett Fitzhugh as the guest. Part II has Kraken assistant general manager Alex Mandrycky and...
Ep 356 - LIVE FROM SOH FEST! - 1st Period, with Everett Fitzhugh
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sound Of Hockey Fest 2.0 was an absolute BLAST! On this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, you'll hear the "1st period" ...
Ep. 355 - Featuring Kaapo Kakko and Jaden Schwartz
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys had great conversations with Kraken forwards Kaapo Kakko (before he got injured) and J...
Ep. 354 - Featuring Matt Murray
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Preseason games have happened, and the Seattle Kraken are already VERY banged up. The guys give their thoughts on the many injuries Seattle is facing ...
Ep. 353 - BFOP Alison Lukan in studio, plus Jacob Melanson
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big-time episode this week, with Alison Lukan returning in studio. Lots of discussion about Kraken rookies, Taylor Swift, and much more. Next...
Ep. 352 - Hockey is BACK! Oscar Fisker Mølgaard returns
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE SOUND OF HOCKEY FEST RSVP FORM IS NOW LIVE! Hockey is BACK, and the guys are already getting excited for the season. With Rookie Camp underway, Jo...
Ep. 351 - Kraken Third Jerseys Released
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for the delay in getting this one published... Had some technical difficulties, but we got those sorted. The Kraken released their third jer...
Ep. 350 - Sound Of Hockey Fest Will Be 10/4!
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s official! Sound Of Hockey Fest is back! This will be the second time SOH hosts this event, and it will be held on Oct. 4 at Reuben’s Brews Ba...
Ep. 349 - Featuring Cayla Barnes
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys have heavy hearts on this episode, as they remember their good buddy, Dave Mosbach, who passed away earlier this week after a battle with can...
Ep. 348 - Featuring Mason Marchment
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys have a great in-person interview with new Seattle Kraken forward Mason Marchment, acquired in a trade with the Dallas Stars earlie...
Ep. 347 - Is Buoy ok?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's full-on offseason for the guys and for the NHL right now. Still, Sound Of Hockey manages to pull together a short-but-sweet episode this week...
Ep. 346 - Let Darren Cook?
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Darren took a 5-star beating on the last episode, he's back from his hiatus (which he talks about quite a bit), and several listeners came r...
Ep. 345 - Featuring Andrei Loshko
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys hold their last prospect interview from Seattle Kraken Development Camp, this time with Andre...
Ep. 344 - Featuring Caden Price and Kaden Hammell
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Sound Of Hockey prospect interview series carries on as the guys interview Caden Price and Kaden Hammell on this latest episode. Fun conversations...
Ep. 343 - Featuring Blake Fiddler and Nathan Villeneuve
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a fun episode this is! It's been a massive week in the Kraken sphere, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is at Development Camp and ready to bri...
Ep. 342 - Recapping the recent Kraken trades (Marchment and Burakovsky)
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Seattle Kraken made a couple notable trades in the last week, acquiring Mason Marchment and offloading Andre Burakovsky. On this episode of the So...
Ep. 341 - Featuring Lane Lambert AND Jason Botterill
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very special episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week with not one, but TWO fantastic interviews with the head coach of the Seattle...
Ep. 340 - The Next Kraken Era Is Underway, PWHL Expansion Talk
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a relatively busy week in the Seattle hockey sphere, with Lane Lambert being officially introduced as the next head coach of the Seattle...
Ep. 339 - Expanded Lambert thoughts, offseason predictions
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the dust has settled on the Kraken hiring Lane Lambert as their head coach, the guys give their full reactions after only getting in a few br...
Ep. 338 - The Kraken hired Lane Lambert
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lam...
Ep. 337 - Who's In the Mix?
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
Ep. 336 - Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 consi...
Ep. 335 - Let Curtis Cook!
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fa...
Ep. 334 - MEGA episode with Alison Lukan in studio, plus interview with Evan Pivnick
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. En...
Ep. 333 - Aftermath of Dan Bylsma getting fired, Jason Botterill being promoted to Kraken GM
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 afte...
Ep. 332 - End-of-Season MEGA Episode! Featuring Joey Daccord
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 331 - End-of-Season Mailbag
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. As...
Ep. 330 - PWHL to Seattle?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep. 329 - G'day, Kraken Fans!
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys go "Down Under" and also "Down on the Farm." They discuss the late...
Ep. 328 - The Bottom Pair Episode
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and Darren make up the "bottom pair" this week, with Curtis recovering from a bug. They keep the episode relatively short, spending mos...
Ep. 327 - Trade Deadline Wrap-up
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ep. 326 - Gourde / Bjorkstrand Trade Aftermath
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Ep. 325 - Trade Deadline Approaching
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 324 - Down on the Farm with Shad Powers
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Ep. 323 - Featuring Greg Wyshynski
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 322 - The BFOP is back! Alison Lukan in studio
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 perspecti...
Ep. 321 - Philipp Grubauer Waiver Fallout
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Massive Seattle Kraken news broke this week, when goaltender Philipp Grubauer was placed on waivers to send him to the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Lot...
Ep. 320 - Brackish Kraken
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 319 - Kraken in Crisis?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, s...
Ep. 318 - Featuring Jeff Tambellini
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
Ep. 317 - New Year's Resolutions
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wee...
Ep. 316 - A Festivus Miracle - Kaapo Kakko Trade + Benny Drawbars on the Keys
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
Ep. 315 - Festivus Is Almost Here
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 314 - ACTUALLY Ep. 314 This Time
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Ep. 313 - Featuring Ian Furness and Ben Meyers (we accidentally called it Ep. 314)
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 inte...
Ep. 312 - Featuring Daniel Sprong
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Darren (somewhat briefly) interviewed the newly re-acquired Daniel Sprong from the Kraken dressing roo...
Ep. 311 - Hyphens Are Important
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Ep. 310 - Mustache Season
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 309 - Lots of Kraken Goals (And Petoskey's Is Now the Official Hockey Bar of Sound Of Hockey)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 308 - Dunn Down, Kraken Shakeup
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 307 - A Tangentially Solid Episode
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 306.5 - On the Road (Again) with Everett Fitzhugh
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 306 - Sound Of Hockey Is Out of Cap Space
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 305 - Opening Day Mailbag
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Ep. 304 - Linda Cohn Returns!
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 303 - Featuring Joey Daccord and Jordan Eberle
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Joe...
Ep. 302.5 - Featuring Berkly Catton and Oliver Bjorkstrand
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Kraken training camp in full swing, the guys have been hard at work doing very fun interviews with players. On this special ".5" episod...
Ep. 302 - Featuring Lukas Dragicevic and Logan Morrison
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 entert...
Ep. 301 - Hockey is (almost) back
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Ep. 300 - Live from SOH Fest - Featuring Alison Lukan and JT Brown
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Ep. 299 - The Johnny/Matthew Gaudreau Episode
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ep. 298.75 - Darren Melts Down, Curtis Returns
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 inclu...
Ep. 298.5 - Introducing Sound Of Hockey Fest, Chris Peters Returns
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Podc...
Ep. 298 - Save the Date - September 7
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Ep. 297 - Featuring Chris Smith of Icethetics AND King 5 IN STUDIO!
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 296 - With Kraken Organist Benny Drawbars IN STUDIO!
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 295 - Pocket Pack Upgrade - Featuring Oscar Fisker Mølgaard
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Ep. 294 - Revisiting Our Feelings - Featuring Tyson Jugnauth
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 293.5 - EMERGENCY POD! Big Kraken free agency day, NHL Draft reactions
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 293 - A Huge Week Ahead
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Stanley Cup awarded to the Florida Panthers and the Coachella Valley Firebirds having lost in the Calder Cup Finals in devastating fashion, t...
Ep. 292 - Mailbag, Male Pattern Baldness, Calder Cup / Stanley Cup Finals getting interesting
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The final rounds of playoff hockey at both the NHL and AHL levels have gotten quite interesting, with the Coachella Valley Firebirds snagging a 2-1 le...
Ep. 291 - CapMeanie
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 290 - Read Into It?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 dow...
Ep. 289 - Featuring new Kraken coach, Dan Bylsma
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...