Aaron Portzline of The Athletic breaks down the latest news surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and touches on topics from around the NHL
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The Athletic’s 215 podcast, with Aaron Portzline, Tom Reed and Alison Lukan
The Athletic’s 215 podcast, with Aaron Portzline, Tom Reed and Alison Lukan
Welcome to the The Athletic’s 215 podcast, with Aaron Portzline, Tom Reed and Alison Lukan, where we discuss all things Columbus Blue Jackets #CBJ #NHL
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Sound Of Hockey is brought to you by SoundOfHockey.com. This show is a general hockey podcast - produced for and by hockey fans - which features news and discussion surrounding the Seattle Kraken, and the sport in Seattle and the rest of the Pacific Northwest (the... Sound... area. Get it?). Plus, you'll hear great interviews, banter, and segments regarding the latest from all around the hockey world. John Barr, Andy Eide, and Darren Brown are three Seattle-based hockey minds who are here to ...
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Ep. 300 - Live from SOH Fest - Featuring Alison Lukan and JT Brown
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Wow! The guys are STILL buzzing from Sound Of Hockey Fest, where SO MANY wonderful members of the SOH community showed up to enjoy some college sodas, have some laughs, and participate in games and giveaways. As part of the event, the guys recorded Episode 300 of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, which you can hear now! They welcomed Alison Lukan and JT…
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Ep. 299 - The Johnny/Matthew Gaudreau Episode
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It's been one of those very difficult weeks in the hockey world, after the tragic passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The guys start and end the episode by sharing their reactions to that devastating news. They also share some brief Seattle Kraken news, go Down on the Farm, and dig into the massive Leon Draisaitl contract extension. After that,…
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Ep. 298.75 - Darren Melts Down, Curtis Returns
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The guys are finding ways to stretch out their content to make it through the dog days of summer. Topics in the first 20 minutes of this episode include Sound Of Hockey Fest, Curtis returning from a long trip, Darren's golf meltdown, and Darren watching some classic hockey. Still, it's entertaining, so give it a listen! Once they get through that r…
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Ep. 298.5 - Introducing Sound Of Hockey Fest, Chris Peters Returns
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We are THRILLED to announce Sound Of Hockey Fest, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 7. Learn all about it on this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast and RSVP for the event here. Also on this episode, VERY GOOD friend of the pod, Chris Peters returns for a fantastic chat (as always) about Matty Beniers' new contract and the prospects in the Sea…
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Did the Blue Jackets get enough for Patrik Laine?
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Aaron Portzline discusses a busy week for the Blue Jackets who traded Patrik Laine to the Canadiens for defenseman Jordan Harris, the extension for Cole Sillinger, the strength of the Blue Jackets down the middle, if the dressing room is better off without Laine in it and if Elvis Merzļikins can bounce back from a tough year last season. Learn more…
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Ep. 298 - Save the Date - September 7
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After a one-week hiatus, two of the three Sound Of Hockey hosts, John and Darren, return to help you through the dog days of summer. In this episode, they tease an important SOH event that's coming down the pike on Sept. 7, so mark your calendar! They also go Down on the Farm, give some housekeeping-type updates, and then play a spirited game of Bu…
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Ep. 297 - Featuring Chris Smith of Icethetics AND King 5 IN STUDIO!
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It’s another super fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as the guys welcome Chris Smith of Icethetics fame. Coincidentally, Chris is ALSO the Creative Director at King 5, the new TV home for the Seattle Kraken. Tons of jersey and Kraken broadcast talk in this episode, including a draft of the guys’ favorite jerseys of all time. Segments incl…
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Ep. 296 - With Kraken Organist Benny Drawbars IN STUDIO!
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For an offseason episode during a period of almost zero Seattle Kraken news, this one may go down in the books as one of the all-time greats. Kraken organist Benny Drawbars joins John, Curtis, and Darren in BarrDown Studios, and he comes well equipped with musical instruments that get put to good use. The guys also do a little Kraken talk, intervie…
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Dean Evason hired as CBJ head coach
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Aaron Portzline discusses the hiring of new Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason, the future of the team’s coaching staff, why finalists for the job like Todd McLellan and Jay Woodcroft didn’t work out, player personnel moves, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv The Athletic
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Ep. 295 - Pocket Pack Upgrade - Featuring Oscar Fisker Mølgaard
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The Seattle Kraken news machine is starting to slow down, but there were plenty of odds and ends to tie up on the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week. To start the show, John gives Darren a very thoughtful gift. Then, the guys drift to Kraken news for quite a while, before hitting their interview with forward prospect Oscar Fisker Mølgaard. The promi…
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What is the latest on the Blue Jackets head coaching search?
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Aaron Portzline answers your questions on the status of the head coach search, what happened with Todd McLellan who was thought to be the front runner, if the Mike Babcock drama ruined an opportunity for Columbus to hire Joel Quenneville and the reported final two between Jay Woodcroft and Dean Evason. Porty updates the Patrik Laine saga, and the a…
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Ep. 294 - Revisiting Our Feelings - Featuring Tyson Jugnauth
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It's been a HUGE week for the Seattle Kraken, with many MANY headline-making moves, plus Development Camp. The Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to bring you up to speed on everything you need to know. Plus, the guys are revisiting their feelings on the recent Kraken free-agent signings. They also interview Kraken prospect Tyson Jugnauth and hustle t…
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Ep. 293.5 - EMERGENCY POD! Big Kraken free agency day, NHL Draft reactions
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The Seattle Kraken have had a busy few days, drafting eight new prospects over the weekend and then signing two players, Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson, to huge contracts on Monday. John, Curtis, and Darren got together to give their reactions to these many moves. While this isn't the standard format for a Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys…
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Don Waddell's to do list is lengthy for the Blue Jackets
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On this pre draft edition of Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline discusses a busy next few days for the jackets as they prepare to select number 4 in the draft, or will they trade down? Will they trade Patrik Laine before free agency? Who does Don have in his sights to sign on July 1st, and who will he hire as the next head coach of the Columbus …
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With the Stanley Cup awarded to the Florida Panthers and the Coachella Valley Firebirds having lost in the Calder Cup Finals in devastating fashion, the offseason is OFFICIALLY here. But, things will take off very quickly over the next few days for the Seattle Kraken and the rest of the NHL, as the Draft hits, then free agency and development camps…
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Ep. 292 - Mailbag, Male Pattern Baldness, Calder Cup / Stanley Cup Finals getting interesting
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The final rounds of playoff hockey at both the NHL and AHL levels have gotten quite interesting, with the Coachella Valley Firebirds snagging a 2-1 lead over the Hershey Bears and the Edmonton Oilers staying alive and forcing Game 6 against the Florida Panthers. Lots of talk about those series in this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, plus a …
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Blue Jackets searching for 5th head coach since 2021
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On an all new Front and Nationwide, Aaron Portzline returns to discuss Don Waddell's search for a new bench boss after firing Pascal Vincent earlier this week. Porty takes your questions on the Blue Jackets locker room vibe, the draft, free agency and overhauling the roster, with Patrik Laine leading the way, on the block. Learn more about your ad …
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On the latest Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys discuss the latest Kraken-related headlines, including assistant coach Jay Leach moving on and what it means for the organization. Plus, plenty of Coachella Valley Firebirds talk, as they prepare for a rematch of last season's AHL Calder Cup Final against the Hershey Bears. Also in this episode, the g…
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On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcasts, one of the hosts isn't feeling too enthusiastic at first, but then he turns that frown upside down when games and hijinks ensue. The guys try out a new game called "Read Into It?" before heading Down on the Farm and even Way Down on the Farm. Next they discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Final and play …
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Ep. 289 - Featuring new Kraken coach, Dan Bylsma
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What an episode this is! With Curtis out of town, John and Darren sprung into action upon the news breaking that Dan Bylsma was getting hired by the Seattle Kraken. At Bylsma's introductory press conference on Tuesday, the guys interviewed the new bench boss, who remains in the midst of a deep playoff run in the AHL. It's an incredibly fun intervie…
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Ep. 288 - Featuring Evan Pivnick, the voice of the Firebirds
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It's a lengthy and very fun episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week. On this one, John, Curtis, and Darren welcome Evan Pivnick, the voice of the AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds, to the show. Evan has some great stories about his time as a broadcaster and firsthand insight about the Firebirds current playoff run. Meanwhile, the guys are bec…
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Ep. 287 - Featuring David Goyette
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It's Sound Of Hockey Prospect Week, so this week, Darren went to Coachella Valley and chatted with Seattle Kraken forward prospect David Goyette. They discussed his hockey journey, his experiences playing as a pro so far, and life in the desert. Also on this episode, an extensive "Down on the Farm," and Darren sings not once, but twice. Other segme…
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We asked, and you answered! It's a brand new Mailbag episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast! On this one, Curtis, John, and Darren field a LOT of your questions, from offseason Kraken plans to mascot debates. Lots of hijinks and thoughtful conversation in this one. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
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This episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is a little different than most in terms of its structure. After some discussion about the disputed report from ESPN about the nature of Dave Hakstol's firing, the guys discuss some general hockey headlines before diving into a Kraken "Post-Mortem." That makes up the bulk of the episode, with topics rangi…
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Ep. 284.5 - EMERGENCY EPISODE! Dave Hakstol has been fired by the Seattle Kraken
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The Seattle Kraken relieved the only head coach in franchise history, Dave Hakstol, of his duties on Monday. John, Curtis, and Darren decided to get together to give their quick takes and try to figure out where general manager Ron Francis will look next. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
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Ep. 284 - Featuring Troy Bodie, Firebirds VP, Business and Hockey Ops
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The Seattle Kraken season is finally over, and there's a LOT to unpack on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. First, the guys break down the locker clean out days, including Ron Francis' end-of-season availability. They also discuss the recent news of the Kraken moving their TV broadcast to an "over-the-air" option. Then, John and D…
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Blue Jackets aim for a culture reset in Columbus
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With the nightmare season for the Blue Jackets in the book, Aaron answers your questions and Columbus begins another post season on the sidelines. Porty looks into the health of Elvis Merzļikins, the future of Patrik Laine in Columbus, he updates Jordan Dumais status and what kind of player the Blue Jackets should aim for at the draft. Plus Aaron a…
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Ep. 283 - Bring the Vibes Up
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It's been a tough season for the Seattle Kraken, who seem to be closing it out with a whimper. One this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John, Curtis, and Darren are trying to find reasons to be positive, even as this team has gotten them down. Lots more prospect talk on this one and consideration of what we can look forward to for next seas…
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A disappointing season is winding down for the Seattle Kraken, but the Sound Of Hockey guys still have plenty to talk about on their latest episode. In this one, a breakdown of Shane Wright's impressive hot streak, plus lots of prospect talk in Down on the Farm. Other segments include: You Don't See That Every Day Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the We…
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A big offseason of change on the horizon for the Columbus Blue Jackets
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Aaron Portzline returns with an all new Front and Nationwide discussing the impending off season of change for the Blue Jackets with three games left in a disappointing season. Aaron and the fanbase discuss the most important moves including a new General Manager, possibly a new head coach, starting goaltender and much needed depth. Plus, who takes…
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Ep. 281 - Talkin' About the Kraken "Kids"
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This is a nice, quick little episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, with plenty of discussion about the Kraken "kids" that were called up recently from the Coachella Valley Firebirds. On this one, you'll get a breakdown of recent games, plus an update on what's been happening for Kraken prospects in the European leagues. Segments include: Down on …
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The guys are fresh off a trip to Vegas, Arizona, and Coachella Valley, and Darren road the Zamboni, so all things considered, they're quite chipper for this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. Plus, the Kraken finally broke their miserable eight-game losing streak, which brought back some semblance of positivity. Lots of fun trip recapping and …
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The Blue Jackets must promote their young talent
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Aaron Portzline returns with a new episode of Front and Nationwide, answering your Blue Jackets questions on Pascal Vincent's coaching style and his distribution of minutes, Alex Nylander's ceiling, the General Manager search, if Elvis Merzļikins might be bought out in the off-season, if owner John P. McConnell might address the fan base at the end…
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Ep. 279 - Everett Fitzhugh IN STUDIO, plus Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton interviews
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It's a PACKED mega episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week, with Kraken radio play-by-play voice Everett Fitzhugh in studio for the entirety of the episode. Also featured in this episode is two fantastic interviews with Kraken prospects Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton. The mood is bad after a terrible week for Seattle, but there's some inc…
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Ep. 278 - Good Mood / Bad Mood
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It was a big week at a variety of hockey levels, from high school hockey all the way up to the NHL, where the trade deadline passed, Jordan Eberle hit 1,000 games, and the Seattle Kraken lost in miserable fashion to the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys break all of that down and more, and they go around the league for a game of "Interesting or Carry …
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Blue Jackets at the trade deadline, and is criticism of Pascal Vincent fair?
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Aaron takes your questions on the trade deadline, what players might be in play for the Blue Jackets, he provides an update on the General Manager search, touches on the benching of Kirill Marchenko and if head coach Pascal Vincent might be in over his head this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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For this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys recorded Tuesday night and predicted what would happen in advance of the Friday NHL trade deadline. Lots of good chatter in this one about the Kraken, who have been playing well, plus prospect talk and segments that include Weekly One-Timers, You Don't See That Every Day, and Tweets of the W…
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Blue Jackets have the 3rd best prospect pool in the NHL
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Scott Wheeler, national hockey writer for the Athletic joins Aaron Portzline on Front and Nationwide to discuss the Blue Jackets ranking of third best prospect pool in the NHL and takes your questions on many of the Blue Jackets prospects including Kent Johnson, David Jiricek and Gavin Brindley. Plus, Aaron provides an update on injured youngster A…
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Ep. 276 - Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw IN STUDIO! #TheExperience
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This one gets off the rails very quickly, as both halves of #TheExperience, Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw are in studio for the entire episode! It makes for an incredibly fun extended episode, with plenty of laughs, debates, arguments, and anecdotes. Topics range from Andre Burakovsky's improved play with the Kraken to Piper's large cat to the differ…
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Who will be the next Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager?
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Aaron Portzline recaps the 2-4, six game road trip for the Blue Jackets including Wednesday night's wild 7-4 seesaw battle with the Anaheim Ducks. Porty takes your questions about how John Davidson and his staff will handle the upcoming trade deadline, who the candidates are to replace Jarmo Kekäläinen as the General Manager, if Pascal Vincent will…
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