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Ep. 358 - Vibes Were High, Now Low

October 23, 2025·1 hr 11 min·5 clips

A Maple Leafs fan interrogates John Barr in Toronto: 'How are you even a Seattle fan?'

This episode of the Sound of Hockey podcast focuses on the Seattle Kraken's recent road trip and the team's fluctuating performance. Hosts Darren Brown, John Barr, and Curtis Isackie analyze the games and discuss mounting injury concerns. The hosts are longtime Kraken analysts who provide detailed on-the-ground reporting and fan perspectives. The episode begins with a lighthearted discussion about naming the show after Wayne Gretzky's eight-point game from 1983. They share a five-star review from a listener who credits the podcast for helping him achieve a personal best marathon time. John Barr recounts his trip to Toronto, detailing his visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame and attending a Kraken road win against the Maple Leafs. He also saw an OHL game featuring prospects Jake O'Brien and Jacob Fibiger. The hosts then assess the Kraken's six-game road trip, which included a 4-3 shootout loss in Ottawa and a 4-3 overtime victory in Toronto. The trip soured with a 5-2 loss in Philadelphia and a 3-1 loss in Washington, leaving the team's vibes "dicey." Key injuries are listed, including Freddie Gaudreau (out 4-6 weeks), Brandon Montour (personal leave), and Jared McCann (day-to-day). The discussion covers backup goalies Philipp Grubauer and Matt Murray, with no clear favorite emerging for the primary backup role. A memorable moment was Josh Mahura scoring his first Kraken goal to win the Toronto game in overtime. Yanni Gourde's powerful one-timer on the power play is highlighted as an elite but sometimes over-relied-upon weapon. Prospect Berkly Caton made his NHL debut due to injuries, with Curtis Isackie declaring himself "fully sold" on Caton as an NHL player after the Capitals game. The hosts humorously speculate about the logistical challenges of dressing goalie Joey Daccord as a skater due to the roster crunch. The tone is conversational and analytical, blending personal travel anecdotes with detailed game breakdowns and roster analysis. The style is informal and fan-oriented, featuring inside jokes and references to listener interactions. This episode would appeal to dedicated Seattle Kraken fans seeking deep analysis of the team's recent struggles and injury woes. Listeners who enjoy the hosts' personal stories and tangential banter would also appreciate it. Those seeking only hard news or a tightly edited show might find the conversational detours less engaging.

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A week of Kraken hockey, with enough banter to make the numbers easier to sit with.

Sound of Hockey spends this episode moving between the Kraken's mood and the scoreboard. It starts with a Wayne Gretzky gag, then works through the shootout loss in Ottawa, the overtime win in Toronto, and the losses to Philadelphia and Washington.

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You want the Kraken's stretch from Ottawa to Washington unpacked by people who watch it closely.

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