Sound of Hockey Episode 45 – WE GOT A GM (Featuring a cameo by that GM)!!
WE GOT A GM! …And it’s none other than Ron Francis, AKA Ronnie Franchise, who comes to NHL Seattle with actual GM experience, two Stanley Cups, and a Hall of Fame playing career on his resume. In this episode of Sound of Hockey, aside from tons of reactionary discussion from Andy, John, and Darren about […]
What’s next for NHL Seattle and new GM Ron Francis?
By Andy Eide SEATTLE — Thursday was a long day for new NHL Seattle general manager Ron Francis. It started with a press event at the KEXP Gathering Space and was followed by a string of live television and radio interviews from across the United States and Canada. His evening ended by greeting a throng […]
A look at how new NHL Seattle GM Ron Francis fared in Carolina
By Andy Eide NHL Seattle appears to have its man. The news started to break Tuesday afternoon that hockey Hall of Famer Ron Francis is going to be named the first general manager of Seattle’s expansion franchise. Francis’ resume on the ice is well documented. He was selected fourth overall by the Hartford Whalers in […]
Episode 44 – Featuring Jesse Granger, Vegas Golden Knights Beat Writer for The Athletic
With the hockey news cycle slowing down a bit, the Sound of Hockey guys are thrilled to welcome Jesse Granger, the Vegas Golden Knights beat writer for The Athletic. They have an awesome chat with Jesse, who gives some insider knowledge on what it’s like to go through expansion, what Vegas has become as a […]
Strong growth for Female USA Hockey players
Female USA Hockey player memberships are growing in the US, while male USA Hockey player memberships remain flat season over season. It is true that there are more male hockey players than female hockey players; therefore the increasing percentage can be perceived as easier to obtain. However, it doesn’t change the fact that there were […]
Sound of Hockey Episode 43 – Breaking Free
The guys are actually exhausted after recording Episode 43 of Sound of Hockey, because there has been just that much to talk about this week. With Free Agency opening July 1st, a couple of blockbuster trades breaking, and some huge NHL Seattle news, you’re going to be holding on for dear life listening to this […]
Despite Longer Development Curve, 22 Goalies Were Selected in the 2019 NHL Draft – A Look at the Most Intriguing Picks
Sure, the Jack Hugheses and the Kaapo Kakkos of the world generally get the bulk of headlines and coverage during NHL Draft weekend, and probably rightfully so, being that these are the cornerstones around which franchises build for the future. But there’s no denying—and as a goaltender, I’m completely unbiased in this opinion—that the last […]
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