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The NHL is back!  Sound Of Hockey is here to bring you fully up to speed in preparation for the wild ride that will be the shortened 56-game NHL season, which is now officially underway. In this episode, John, Andy, and Darren go through each of the four newly-formed divisions to set expectations for which players and teams will be worth watching.  Also in this episode, the guys give a quick Seattle Kraken update, specifically regarding the recent accident at the team's under-construction practice facility. And Andy gives a WHL update on the league's plan for a very short season.  Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner (featuring this mask and this mask), Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.  SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

**DISCLAIMER: Sound Of Hockey recorded this episode on the morning of Wednesday, January 6th, before the events that transpired at the United States Capitol. So, the guys don't comment on that, and this is the reason.** TEAM USA WON THE WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP!  The guys record this episode fresh off the high of that momentous victory over Canada, and they have plenty of thoughts and analysis to share from Tuesday's incredible gold medal game.  Aside from the WJC, the NHL is just a week away from getting its protracted season under way, so there's plenty of news to share on that topic as well. Seattle notwithstanding, the Kraken made some big hires this week, which John, Andy, and Darren of course break down on this show.  Andy gives  a WHL update and an AHL update. Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner (covering these pads specifically), a rousing game of Let's Get Quizzical, and of course Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. Oh, and Darren tells one of his classic stories.  SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

It's been a terrible year. Come say goodbye to it with the good fellows at Sound Of Hockey, who have been here with you through it all.  On this week's Sound Of Hockey, the last of this atrocious year, John, Andy, and Darren chat about some real, actual hockey, as the World Junior Championship is in full swing, and it's been super fun.  They also play a game of "Interesting Or Carry On" to review a flurry of recent NHL transactions, as general managers awake from hibernation and close out some last-minute business before training camps start.  Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner (featuring this and this), Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. Before leaving you for the last time in 2020, the guys share with you each of their favorite guests of the year.  SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

Wow, big-time episode this week on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast! The guys welcome Lamont Buford, VP of Live Entertainment and Game Presentation for the Seattle Kraken, and his interview is worth the price of admission.  With Lamont, the guys discuss his rise from "Puck Head" with the AHL's Hershey Bears to where he is today, planning the in-game fan experience for the NHL's 32nd franchise. He also humors John, Andy, and Darren with some mascot and goal song discussion and shares his opinions on some tried-and-true game presentation gimmicks.  Also on this episode, the guys consider the huge news from earlier in the week that the NHL is officially returning to play on January 13th and what that means for Seattle.  Plus, a WHL Update, Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

The Sound Of Hockey guys welcome a fantastic guest this week in the great Lisa Dillman, Senior Writer covering the Los Angeles Kings for The Athletic. Lisa previously worked at the Los Angeles Times for 23 years, so she has stories for days. With Lisa, the guys discuss the Kings' plans for the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, their deep prospect pool, and how long the team might stink. Great interview. Also in this episode, John, Andy, and Darren discuss some of the travel woes that have been experienced by teams trying to get into the World Junior Championship bubble and consider some of the rosters that have been released. Segments this week include a controversial Goalie Gear Corner, You Don't See That Every Day, and Weekly One-Timers. Also, Let's Get Quizzical makes its triumphant return from a long hiatus.  SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here for a short but sweet episode this week.  First, John, Andy, and Darren discuss the latest on the NHL's return to play plan, which is suddenly gaining momentum after appearing to be stalled just last week.  WHL Correspondent, Andy Eide, then gives a WHL Update on the Portland Winterhawks and that league's plans for this season. While on the topic of Junior Hockey, the guys talk about the challenges that the World Junior Championship is currently facing.  Segments include a WJC-focused Goalie Gear Corner, a Vegas- and college-hockey focused Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

This week, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast goes deep into the world of the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft.  As you may have seen on soundofhockey.com, John, Andy, and Darren (with help from Josh and Jim) have been taking deep dives into NHL teams to try to understand which players each one may expose in the 2021 Expansion Draft. On the pod, the guys have a hearty discussion about the teams covered so far and whether or not some of the bigger names out there may actually be feasible for the Kraken. There are definitely some interesting nuggets, and a fair dose of #Minnutiae.  Also on this week's episode, the guys do a Mailbag segment to answer listener questions.  They then move onto You Don't See That Every Day (view the clips they discuss here and here), Weekly One-Timers, and finally Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  The Sound Of Hockey guys are back with another great episode and a great guest, this time seventeen-year-old Conner Roulette of the Seattle Thunderbirds. Conner was recently listed as an "A" prospect on NHL Central Scouting's list for the 2021 Entry Draft and has an interesting story to tell. With Conner, the guys talk about his clever goal song, his experience as an indigenous player in the hockey community, and much more. Also in this episode, John, Andy, and Darren discuss the latest NHL news - signings, rumors, return to play, etc. - and they chat about whether or not Connor McDavid's new house should be getting as much scrutiny as it has been receiving online. Oh, and Adam Gaudette kicked his new wife in the head (by accident).  Goalie Gear Corner is special this week, as the guys break down Darren's new goalie mask!  SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

BIG-TIME GUEST ALERT!  This is a fun episode that features Spokane, Washington's own Derek Ryan! The Calgary Flames center has had a fascinating journey to get to the NHL, and his story will leave you feeling inspired to keep grinding to achieve your dreams.  Also on this episode, plenty of discussion about some of the latest content at SoundOfHockey.com, including John's idea about a low-price ticket lottery and Andy's Reverse Retro Jersey Awards. The guys shed some more light on those topics and rip on the Detroit Red Wings for their very poor entry into the Reverse Retro pool.  Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

Ladies and gentlemen, Sound Of Hockey has an enormous announcement to make. NHLtoSeattle_com has been re-branded to SoundOfHockey.com, and the guys could not be more excited to share it with you! Give this episode a listen to get an understanding for the vision of the brand moving forward.  And don't worry, we do have a full episode for you here, with all the usual shenanigans. There's a Seattle Kraken update, a WHL update, and some jersey talk. Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.  SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

On this week's Sound of Hockey, the guys welcome another great guest from the Seattle Kraken in Andrew Allen.  Andrew is the pro scout that's focusing on goaltending for the new franchise, and he has tons of fascinating insight to share on the position. He also played in the AHL and ECHL as a netminder, and has served as the head goalie coach for the Buffalo Sabres and the Japanese National Team. Andrew has some fantastic stories to share. Oh, and Darren manages to get him to participate in Goalie Gear Corner.  Good chatter amongst John, Andy, and Darren this week as well, particularly in the segments, which include You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

Big-time guests on Sound of Hockey this week, as not one but two brilliant minds from the Seattle Kraken's analytics department join the show for a fun and informative chat. Namita Nandakumar and Dani Chu bring tons of deep data-driven knowledge to the team and to the episode. You won't want to miss this!  Also in this episode, the guys share some thoughts on the retirement of Doc Emrick, and John shares his story of meeting the broadcasting legend. Plus, some discussion of the latest free agent signings and trades in the NHL, and updates on various leagues returning to play. Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner, You Don't See That Every Day, and Tweets of the Week.  SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

Whoa! That was a big week around the NHL. With the NHL Draft and the opening of free agency, the Sound Of Hockey guys have a lot to cover in a short time this week, so they follow-up last week’s introduction to “Interesting or Carry On?” with an extended version of the fledgling segment this week. Together, John, Andy, and Darren give a quick run-down of all 31 teams and their recent moves, deciding along the way which clubs deserve a little more attention. Other segments this week include Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

NHL DRAFT DAY IS UPON US! Sound of Hockey is here to get you fully prepared for the NHL Draft, which will take place virtually on the evening of Tuesday, 10/6. Even if you get to this after the Draft, though, it should hold up pretty well, as you will learn about the guys that get selected.  The best way that Andy, John, and Darren know how to help bring you up to speed is to welcome back their best friend and ESPN prospect/draft guru, Chris Peters. Chris once again dazzles with his unmatched wealth of knowledge, and will leave you feeling like an expert.  On this episode, the guys also welcome Matthew Rempe, a 6'8" prospect from the Seattle Thunderbirds who has a solid shot at getting selected. Matthew brings some serious bulletin board material in his interview.  Plenty of NHL transactions to discuss this week as well.  Segments include Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

The Tampa Bay Lightning are your Stanley Cup Champions, and the guys from Sound Of Hockey have a lot of opinions about it.  On this week's episode, John, Andy, and Darren dig deep into what it took for Tampa Bay to reach the promised land, before turning their attention to the upcoming NHL Draft. To do so, they welcome Seth Jarvis of the Portland Winterhawks and Gage Goncalves of the Everett Silvertips, two players expecting to hear their names called by an NHL team in October. Both interviews are fun, quick listens that give you a good idea of what it's like to wait for your opportunity to get drafted in the midst of a pandemic. Also in this episode, the guys discuss their takeaways from the event that was the Stanley Cup Final, as well as recent transactions in the NHL. Segments this week include You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.  SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

WHOA! This is a BIG episode! Not only is this one of the longest episodes Sound Of Hockey has ever done, it also features one of the biggest-named guests the guys have ever welcomed in ESPN's Linda Cohn. With Linda, the guys discuss everything from her upbringing as a goalie to her favorite TV commercial from the NHL playoffs. Tons of fun to be had in this interview. You will NOT want to miss this one. Also in this episode, John, Andy, and Darren break down the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, give a couple of Seattle/Palm Springs updates, and discuss some other random NHL topics like the league's very uncertain plans for the 2020-2021 season. Segments this week include You Don't See That Every Day, Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

The Dallas Stars are your Western Conference champions, because... well... it's 2020, and of course they are! Meanwhile, the Islanders kept themselves alive with a double-overtime victory over the Lightning on Tuesday, and Sound of Hockey is here to give you the full rundown of everything that's happening in the playoff bubble. Lots of fun chatter on this week's episode, as John, Andy, and Darren discuss some of the storylines associated with the Stars' impressive run and do a postmortem on the recently departed Vegas Golden Knights. Also, more discussion about the impending goalie carousel that should start spinning in the NHL very soon.  Next, the guys discuss trades, signings, and NHL awards, before moving into Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

It happened again… Darren has experienced more travel woes - this time wildfire related - and he is back to share about it in “Storytime with Darren” to start the show. Tons of goalie talk in this episode, as John, Andy, and Darren consider the offseason implications on Seattle, especially after that landscape has dramatically changed during these playoffs. Read this article that John wrote to bring yourself up to speed. Also, some talk about the NHL awards that have been announced, and a WHL Update from our WHL Correspondent, Andy Eide.  Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner featuring this and this, Let's Get Quizzical, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

Whoa!  Get ready for a HIGH ENERGY interview with Jonny Greco, the newly hired SVP, Live Entertainment and Game Presentation for the Seattle Kraken. Jonny famously led the in-game productions for the Vegas Golden Knights in their magical inaugural season and beyond, and he also previously worked for the WWE, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, and many others. So, he has stories to share. You'll also get a look at how his wheels are starting to turn as he imagines how things will look when the Kraken take the ice in 2021.  You DON'T want to miss this interview with Jonny Greco.  Also in this episode, John, Andy, and Darren have a genuine conversation about what happened last week in the world of sports, and what it meant for the NHL to take a step back to focus on social issues facing our society. Plus, plenty of playoff talk, goalie talk, and playoff goalie talk.  Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.  SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! 

It's a meaty episode this week, with lots of laughs and some sports business knowledge to be had.  On this episode, John and Darren have a discussion with the founder of Sports Geek, Sean Callanan, who becomes the first Australian to appear on Sound of Hockey. The discussion is an enlightening one, which gives you a better understanding of the landscape in an increasingly digital sports world. They also discuss how changes from COVID times will impact the sports world long-term, and much of the conversation is geared toward the Seattle Kraken.  Also in this episode, plenty of discussion from John, Andy, and Darren on the Mike Milbury fiasco from last week, plus some chatter about the Washington Capitals moving on from coach Todd Reirden.  Segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner, Bad Boys, Let's Get Quizzical, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. Wow, that's a lot of segments.  SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!