Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast

FYI, Spotify is audio only for this episode. If you want to watch it, pop over to YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw_CM7sxL5U&t=109sSound Of Hockey celebrates *EPISODE 400 LIVE FROM SOUND OF HOCKEY FEST 2026!*NOTE: Like our t-shirts? Buy one now at: soundofhockey.com/shop For this milestone episode, Darren, John, and Curtis take the stage at Gantry Public House Arena in Seattle for a packed show featuring special guests **Berkly Catton, Alison Lukan, Piper Shaw, Kraken VP/Assistant GM Patrik Allvin, and Everett Fitzhugh**.The guys kick things off by getting everyone caught up after a wild Kraken offseason, including the changes around the Pacific Division, Seattle's revamped hockey operations staff, roster turnover, the Shane Wright drama, the Jason Robertson pursuit, and Matty Beniers' now-famous message: *"If you don't want to be here, we don't want you anyway."*Then it's on to training camp. Who has stood out? How does Shane Wright look after an eventful summer? What does a healthy Jared McCann mean for Seattle? And could Tyson Jugnauth force his way onto the NHL roster?*Berkly Catton* joins the show to talk about his first full NHL season, his new living situation, offseason training, and much more. 8:34Later, *Alison Lukan and Piper Shaw* join to answer Mailbag questions. 25:50Then, new Kraken VP and Assistant GM *Patrik Allvin* makes his Sound Of Hockey debut. The former Canucks GM talks about his new role in Seattle, reuniting with Jason Botterill and Chuck Fletcher, his years scouting in Europe, and what he learned in Vancouver. 1:04:45Plus: Everett Fitzhugh's Training Camp Dark Horse, Goalie Gear Corner, What's Good, and plenty of shenanigans. 1:21:19A huge thank you to everyone who came out to SOH Fest and everyone who has listened, watched, read, shared, and supported Sound Of Hockey through **400 episodes**. We couldn't have reached this milestone without you.🎙️ *Episode 400 — recorded live at SOH Fest 2026**SUPPORT SOUND OF HOCKEY*Help us continue growing independent Kraken coverage by supporting Sound Of Hockey on Patreon.*FOLLOW SOUND OF HOCKEY*X: @sound_hockeyInstagram: @soundofhockeyYouTube: @soundofhockeySUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

What really happens inside an NHL draft room when a team is on the clock?Seattle Kraken VP of Hockey Operations and Assistant GM Ryan Jankowski joins the Sound Of Hockey Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about scouting, drafting, and building the Kraken's prospect pipeline.Jankowski takes us behind the scenes of an NHL Draft selection, including how teams narrow down their options as a pick approaches and who ultimately makes the call. He also shares his perspective on Shane Wright from the 2022 NHL Draft, what he's seen from Wright's development since then, and why Kraken fans should be excited about Chase Reid.Plus, Jankowski discusses:🏒 His role in Seattle's front office🏒 What he looks for when scouting a player🏒 Which Kraken draft pick fans may be sleeping on🏒 Julius Miettinen and Oscar Fisker Molgaard's different development paths🏒 How NCAA eligibility changes are reshaping amateur scouting🏒 College hockey's growing role in player development🏒 Lessons from his time running Buffalo's drafts🏒 Growing up in a remarkable hockey family🏒 His memories of Hall of Famer Red Kelly🏒 Going on scouting trips with his father as a kidRyan Jankowski interview begins at 7:50.Subscribe to Sound Of Hockey for trusted independent Seattle Kraken coverage, interviews, analysis, and more.#SeattleKraken #NHL #SoundOfHockey

Kraken GM Jason Botterill joins Sound Of Hockey ahead of Training Camp for a wide-ranging conversation about Shane Wright, the Jason Robertson scenario, and what has him excited about the Seattle Kraken heading into the 2026-27 season.Botterill also discusses what it takes to make Seattle a destination for NHL players and the team's expectations heading into the new season.Jason Botterill interview — 10:50John and Darren also sit down with Kraken prospect Jagger Firkus, who is expected to make a push for an NHL roster spot this season. Firkus talks about his development through pro hockey, his progression as a player, and how he developed his wicked shot.Jagger Firkus interview — 34:13Follow Sound Of HockeySUBSCRIBE:    / @soundofhockey  WEBSITE: https://soundofhockey.comX: @sound_hockeyInstagram: @soundofhockeyIf you enjoy the show, like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave us a review.#SeattleKraken #Kraken #JasonBotterill #ShaneWright #JaggerFirkus

Training Camps for the Seattle Kraken and all 31 other NHL teams are on the horizon. There is a variety of important loose ends for teams to tie up, like the Quinn Hughes contract extension in Minnesota and Cutter Gauthier in Anaheim. And what about Shane Wright and the Kraken? The guys discuss all this starting around the 36:30 mark. Also in this episode, Jacob Melanson is officially under contract again with the #seakraken. Plus, John and Curtis discuss their Kraken prospect rankings (read their article here: https://soundofhockey.com/2026/09/08/...) SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW! Also, RSVP for Sound Of Hockey Fest at soundofhockey.com.

The Sound Of Hockey hosts can smell hockey in the fall air... and they're ready for it! With Kraken training camp just two weeks away, Eeli Tolvanen has finally signed with another team. Could the Kraken have gotten him back if the they wanted him? Plus, segments include Weekly One-Timers and Down on the Farm. A reminder that Sound Of Hockey Fest is Sept. 19. RSVP on soundofhockey.com.SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!