Best Pacificnorthwest Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 362 - Hungry for Goals 1:02:39

5h ago1:02:39

1:02:39

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 …

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Ep. 361 - When Grubi Shines (featuring brief interview with Berkly Catton) 1:17:06

16d ago1:17:06

1:17:06

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…

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Ep. 360 - International Flavor 51:49

25d ago51:49

51:49

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 Far…

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Ep. 359 - MEGA Spooky Ep with Alison Lukan in Studio 1:39:43

1M ago1:39:43

1:39:43

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, though…

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Ep. 358 - Vibes Were High, Now Low 1:11:03

1M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

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 but then got decimated by injuries. There have been a lot of interesting storylines, so they spend much of this episode talking about what's been happening for the team of late. Also, lots of food tal…

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Ep. 357 - All Aboard the Lane Train? 1:02:49

1M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

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 are high for this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. TONS of Kraken talk this week, including a breakdown of Seattle's first three games, Game Ops updates at Climate Pledge Arena, and some "big t…

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Ep 356 Part II - THE REST OF SOH FEST! - with Alex Mandrycky and Piper Shaw 1:26:03

2M ago1:26:03

1:26:03

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Ep 356 - LIVE FROM SOH FEST! - 1st Period, with Everett Fitzhugh 39:34

2M ago39:34

39:34

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" from the event, in which the guys welcomed Everett Fitzhugh onto the stage for some food talk, Tigers/Mariners talk, and of course, TONS of Kraken talk. Lots of thoughtful discussion about how training camp shook out f…

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Ep. 355 - Featuring Kaapo Kakko and Jaden Schwartz 38:42

2M ago38:42

38:42

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 Jaden Schwartz. They also record the rest of the episode from Kraken Community Iceplex, where they fill you in on the latest headlines from training camp. Plus, Weekly One-Timers and the introduction o…

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Ep. 354 - Featuring Matt Murray 1:16:22

2M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

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 in training camp, plus their reactions to the team’s on-ice performance thus far. Other topics include the goalie battle, competition for last roster spots, and general camp thoughts. Then they chat w…

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Ep. 353 - BFOP Alison Lukan in studio, plus Jacob Melanson 1:12:14

2M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

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, the group considers some storylines for training camp and ponders how Matt Murray will fit into the goal crease this season. Jacob Melanson then joins for a fun interview from rookie camp. Segments in…

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Ep. 352 - Hockey is BACK! Oscar Fisker Mølgaard returns 1:13:24

3M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

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, John and Darren catch up with Kraken forward prospect Oscar Fisker Mølgaard, who has had quite the year. Plus, initial thoughts from Rookie Camp, a cable conundrum, and Food for Thought. Goalie Gear Cor…

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Ep. 351 - Kraken Third Jerseys Released 1:07:47

3M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Apologies for the delay in getting this one published... Had some technical difficulties, but we got those sorted. The Kraken released their third jerseys this week, but the guys recorded before that happened. So they *also* recorded a reaction to those on Thursday and spliced that into the episode. It creates for some fun time-warping shenanigans.…

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Ep. 350 - Sound Of Hockey Fest Will Be 10/4! 1:03:09

3M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

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 Barrel House. Block your calendars! More info coming soon… On this episode, the guys express their distrust for AI. However, despite poor info from said AI, the guys manufacture some interesting Kraken conv…

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Ep. 349 - Featuring Cayla Barnes 1:14:59

3M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

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 cancer. After giving some thoughts on what Dave meant to the hockey community, Darren goes into goalie therapy. Eventually, the episode shifts to a fantastic interview featuring Team USA star and PWHL Se…

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Ep. 348 - Featuring Mason Marchment 26:31

4M ago26:31

26:31

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 earlier this summer. With Marchment, the guys discuss his unusual path to the NHL, what it was like getting traded from a team where he had lots of close connections, and getting hit in the face with a slap…

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Ep. 347 - Is Buoy ok? 46:24

3M ago46:24

46:24

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, discussing several Kraken topics like Buoy getting chased by a bear, plus a nice little Buy / Sell / Hold segbit considering a number of scenarios for early in the season. Plus, Weekly One-Timers, What'…

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Ep. 346 - Let Darren Cook? 1:00:35

4M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

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 rushing to his aide on this week's episode. That leads to plenty of hijinks, but don't worry, there's also lots of Kraken talk. The guys discuss Kaapo Kakko's contract extension with the team and debate wh…

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Ep. 345 - Featuring Andrei Loshko 55:21

5M ago55:21

55:21

On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys hold their last prospect interview from Seattle Kraken Development Camp, this time with Andrei Loshko. Loshko has taken a very interesting path so far from Belarus to multiple different junior leagues. Fun interview. Also in this episode, Darren gets personally attacked via a 5-star review, p…

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Ep. 344 - Featuring Caden Price and Kaden Hammell 1:29:21

5M ago1:29:21

1:29:21

The Sound Of Hockey prospect interview series carries on as the guys interview Caden Price and Kaden Hammell on this latest episode. Fun conversations with both. Also, lots of Development Camp thoughts and RFA updates, then eventually a BIG game of catch-up on what has happened around the NHL the last couple weeks. As discussed on the episode, if y…

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Ep. 343 - Featuring Blake Fiddler and Nathan Villeneuve 56:05

5M ago56:05

56:05

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 bring you up to speed. In addition to covering all the Kraken-related headlines from this week, the guys also give you two fantastic interviews with Kraken prospects Blake Fiddler and Nathan Villeneuve. They…

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Ep. 342 - Recapping the recent Kraken trades (Marchment and Burakovsky) 57:23

5M ago57:23

57:23

The Seattle Kraken made a couple notable trades in the last week, acquiring Mason Marchment and offloading Andre Burakovsky. On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey, the guys break down what those deals mean for the roster and consider how they help the team. They also discuss the team's latest coaching hires, the PWHL Draft, and Hall of Fame select…

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Ep. 341 - Featuring Lane Lambert AND Jason Botterill 43:25

6M ago43:25

43:25

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 Kraken, Lane Lambert, and the general manager of the Seattle Kraken, Jason Botterill. With Lambert, the guys talk X's and O's, his expectations for the upcoming season, and his background. With Botterill…

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Ep. 340 - The Next Kraken Era Is Underway, PWHL Expansion Talk 1:10:03

6M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

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 Kraken and the PWHL Expansion Draft having been held on Monday. On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys share some central themes from the presser and give their thoughts on what PWHL Se…

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Ep. 339 - Expanded Lambert thoughts, offseason predictions 1:02:48

6M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

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 brief considerations last week. Also, they dig deep into Curtis's story from this week that predicted what will be the list of priorities for the Kraken this offseason. Finally, plenty of PWHL Seattle t…

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Ep. 338 - The Kraken hired Lane Lambert 54:14

6M ago54:14

54:14

In this episode, the guys do some time warping... They initially recorded on Wednesday night, before the news broke that the Kraken had hired Lane Lambert as their third head coach. HOWEVER, just before they published the episode, John and Darren managed to get some quick thoughts in about the hire before they go back in time and give their opinion…

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Ep. 337 - Who's In the Mix? 57:07

6M ago57:07

57:07

Another week has passed, and there's still little clarity about who is "in the mix" for the Kraken head coach job. But John, Darren, and Curtis do their best to answer whatever questions they can about the process, including some thoughts from John about what may or may not be true. Aside from a lengthy coaching discussion, the guys also do Get Off…

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Ep. 336 - Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning 54:46

7M ago54:46

54:46

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

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Ep. 335 - Let Curtis Cook! 1:03:08

7M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

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

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Ep. 334 - MEGA episode with Alison Lukan in studio, plus interview with Evan Pivnick 1:34:22

7M ago1:34:22

1:34:22

It's another huge SOH Podcast Episode this week, as BFOP Alison Lukan joins us in studio for a Kraken retrospective, coach talk, and much more. Enjoy this, because it's allegedly Alison's last time on the pod (but probably not really). Also, the guys chatted with Evan Pivnick this week about the Coachella Valley Firebirds and their chances in the A…

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Ep. 333 - Aftermath of Dan Bylsma getting fired, Jason Botterill being promoted to Kraken GM 1:02:51

7M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

It was a wild start to the week for the Seattle Kraken and their fanbase, as the team announced on Monday that it had fired head coach Dan Bylsma after just one season at the helm. It was also announced that Ron Francis would become president of hockey operations, and Jason Botterill would become general manager. In this episode, the guys spend mos…

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Ep. 332 - End-of-Season MEGA Episode! Featuring Joey Daccord 1:37:28

7M ago1:37:28

1:37:28

This is a huge episode for a lot of reasons... First, it's extra long because the guys have a lot to talk about. But second, it's also packed full of interesting info and laughs, AND... Joey interviewed Joey Daccord again! Patreon listeners submitted questions for Joey (Darren read a few of them... more on that in the episode), which created some g…

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Ep. 331 - End-of-Season Mailbag 1:02:16

8M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

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

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Ep. 330 - PWHL to Seattle? 37:08

8M ago37:08

37:08

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

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Ep. 329 - G'day, Kraken Fans! 1:01:24

8M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

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

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Ep. 328 - The Bottom Pair Episode 39:23

8M ago39:23

39:23

John and Darren make up the "bottom pair" this week, with Curtis recovering from a bug. They keep the episode relatively short, spending most of it recapping the week that was for the Seattle Kraken, from games to Jani Nyman's triumphant arrival to Shane Wright's temporary bump down the lineup. John then gives his thoughts on the recent NHL GM's me…

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Ep. 327 - Trade Deadline Wrap-up 1:08:42

9M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

The NHL Trade Deadline is finally behind us, so the guys spend some time on this latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast giving their closing thoughts on what the Seattle Kraken did and didn't do. They also discuss what the messaging has been from the team over the past week, as well as the games played by the team. Segments this week include…

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Ep. 326 - Gourde / Bjorkstrand Trade Aftermath 58:34

9M ago58:34

58:34

Wednesday was a day of massive news for the Seattle Kraken, who traded two beloved players to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a haul of draft picks plus Michael Eyssimont. The guys spend most of this episode reacting to that significant deal and thinking ahead to Friday's Trade Deadline. They also talk about what has happened so far around the NHL and …

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Ep. 325 - Trade Deadline Approaching 51:56

9M ago51:56

51:56

The guys are all back in studio and feeling a little silly, which leads this episode off the rails on several occasions, but don't worry! Lots of meaty Seattle Kraken talk with some pop culture stuff woven throughout the episode. The vibes have been up and down for the Kraken since the long 4 Nations hiatus, so the guys break down the latest road t…

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Ep. 324 - Down on the Farm with Shad Powers 55:47

9M ago55:47

55:47

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

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Ep. 323 - Featuring Greg Wyshynski 1:06:29

10M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

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

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Ep. 322 - The BFOP is back! Alison Lukan in studio 1:10:18

10M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

The vibes have been a bit tough lately for the Seattle Kraken, but that doesn't stop the Best Friend of the Pod from bringing some great perspective on the state of the team. Sound Of Hockey is excited to welcome back Alison Lukan for another fantastic conversation. Lots of discussion on goalie interference and what has been going on with the Krake…

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Ep. 321 - Philipp Grubauer Waiver Fallout 1:04:46

10M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Massive Seattle Kraken news broke this week, when goaltender Philipp Grubauer was placed on waivers to send him to the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Lots of discussion in this episode about what led to that decision and what it means for the team moving forward. Plus, a breakdown of the recent games, and lots of segments that include: Bad Boys Get Of…

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Ep. 320 - Brackish Kraken 1:01:19

10M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

The vibes around the Seattle Kraken are notably better this week, after they strung a couple wins together to bring down the temperature. So, plenty of talk on those games, plus some meaty conversation topics like the Kaapo/Beniers/Schwartz line, Joey Daccord carrying the load, and some contract extension discussion. Segments include Bad Boys, Week…

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Ep. 319 - Kraken in Crisis? 1:06:13

11M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

It's been a pretty crazy week for the Seattle Kraken, who had one of the most up-and-down road trips in recent memory. In the midst of all that, some rumors popped up about how the organization will move forward. The Sound Of Hockey guys are here to discuss all of this, and it gets a little spicy at times. Oh, and John managed to pick two of the wo…

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Ep. 318 - Featuring Jeff Tambellini 1:22:13

11M ago1:22:13

1:22:13

The vibes are LOW right now for the Kraken and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. But what better way to feel optimistic about the present than to think about the future? So, the guys welcome back Kraken Director of Player Development, Jeff Tambellini to talk about Seattle's prospects for more than 45 minutes. Fantastic interview. Aside from the intervie…

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Ep. 317 - New Year's Resolutions 56:01

11M ago56:01

56:01

John and Darren are back in BarrDown Studios for the first show of 2025. The vibes this week were a bit higher than the Festivus episode a couple weeks ago, after the Kraken finally strung a couple wins together, including the shocking 5-4 overtime comeback win against the Canucks. After lots of Kraken talk, they move into plenty of World Junior Ch…

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Ep. 316 - A Festivus Miracle - Kaapo Kakko Trade + Benny Drawbars on the Keys 58:46

11M ago58:46

58:46

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

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Ep. 315 - Festivus Is Almost Here 1:07:48

12M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

The guys are in a jolly mood this week, after the Kraken went 3-1-0 on a tough East Coast road trip. They recap all that happened on that journey, dig into lots of Kraken themes, and make plans for next week's Festivus holiday. After lots of Seattle talk, John, Curtis, and Darren go Down on the Farm before shifting to segments, which include You Do…

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Ep. 314 - ACTUALLY Ep. 314 This Time 39:54

12M ago39:54

39:54

The guys are recovering from a brutal few days of Kraken hockey, in which they lost three straight to the Ducks and Sharks but then bounced back for an impressive win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Plenty of Seattle Kraken storylines to discuss this week as well, with Ryker Evans getting hurt, Andre Burakovsky getting scratched, and the lines gettin…

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