Ep. 376 - Playoff… push?
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In episode 376 of Sound of Hockey, the hosts Darren Brown, John Barr, and Curtis Ozaki reflect on the Seattle Kraken's recent stretch of games, including a dramatic comeback against the Florida Panthers, a shootout loss to Buffalo, and a shutout to Edmonton. They analyze the team's inconsistent performance, noting flashes of desperation and strong goaltending from Philipp Grubauer, but also frustration with the Kraken’s inability to sustain momentum. A major discussion centers on fan expectations after five seasons with only one playoff series win, with John Barr defending the team's rebuild timeline while Darren pushes for more accountability. The hosts also highlight standout performances from rookie Oscar Fisker-Molgaard, who impressed in person despite limited TV visibility, and discuss the emotional weight of the playoff race, now tightly contested with San Jose, Nashville, and LA Kings all within striking distance. The episode closes with personal updates, including a trip to Finland for the Kraken’s international game and a humorous debate on subtitles, before wrapping with a sobering injury report from the Kraken’s AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
The Kraken are in a tight playoff race with only nine games left, needing to win about 13 of them to secure a spot.
Oscar Fisker-Molgaard is emerging as a promising young player with elite speed and defensive instincts, potentially surpassing Yanni Newman.
Fan frustration is growing after five years with only one playoff series win, but the team’s rebuild may still be on a nine-year timeline.
The Kraken’s inconsistent performance suggests they’re an average team with a system that produces highs and lows, not sustained excellence.
Patreon funding enabled a recent road trip to Florida, which included interviews, video content, and expanded coverage.
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Episode 376: The Jim Neal Episode
The hosts kick off the episode with a playful mix-up about Jim Neal and Jim Nill, then dive into the significance of episode 376, referencing the number of career shots in Neal’s NHL career. They reflect on their podcast’s longevity and the importance of listener support.
Patreon Support & Road Trip to Florida
“Patreon did in fact pay for my road trip to go to Florida, uh, to do some sort of expanded coverage. I actually took the week off of day job. I fully focused on hockey coverage for a week, which was really enjoyable to me.”
Kraken’s Recent Games: Tampa, Buffalo, Edmonton
“I thought that they looked like they wanted to go out and put the Tampa Bay Lightning on their heels from the jump, and I thought that they did that for a lot of the game.”
Fan Expectations & the Rebuild Timeline
“We should be able to demand more. It's been five years. We've got one playoff run, quote unquote, to show for it. Realistically, one playoff series win.”
Oscar Fisker-Molgaard: The Rising Rookie
“He's lightning fast. He's very smart in terms of where he goes on the ice, how he defends. That's what Lane Lambert clearly seems to love about him.”
“They could still get hot and do this. They could do this. They still in a way control their own destiny here if they just go out and win games the rest of this season.”
“We should be able to demand more. It's been five years. We've got one playoff run, quote unquote, to show for it. Realistically, one playoff series win.”
“He's lightning fast. He's very smart in terms of where he goes on the ice, how he defends. That's what Lane Lambert clearly seems to love about him.”
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