Puckin Around Seattle: Recent Episodes
Puckin' Around Seattle
After much delay, we are one week into the inaugural season....currently 1-3-1. A quick recap of the first five games, preview of the stadium experience, potential goal songs and the craziness that is Root!!
The expansion draft is finally here, the speculation is even higher now the protected list is public. With so many options, alternatives, side deals, back channeling going on all weekend, the guys chat about expectations, potential players, and more.
The guys discuss the surprise hire of Dave Hakstol, the addition of JT Miller to the booth and some insight into the naming of 32 Bar & Grill. Due to some technical difficulties, this is a re-recording, which allowed for some discussion on the assistant coaching hires.
The guys get back Kraken on the podcast after a brief hiatus with some discussion around the first player of the Seattle Kraken, Luke Henman. Then on to potential inaugural coaching options and what is in store the future.....
The guys talk about the season ticket process, dynamics with the new stadium and some general tomfoolery in the first ever outdoor recording of Puckin Around Seattle.
Puckin Around Seattle discuss recent the arena name, Climate Pledge Arena (the CPA aka Krakhouse), the new team name, the Kraken and the NHL being BACK! The guys recap the news and talk about their bet. Also, not the intro song, our thoughts on the new team song (potentially intro music / goal song)......
Puckin Around Seattle discuss recent updates on the new arena, developments in Palm Spring construction and have a special guest. The guys talk to Steve, a corporate partnership professional for an NBA franchise to discuss the financial impacts to teams given the COVID environment and what to expect, marketing wise, when play resumes in hub cities.
Puckin Around Seattle discuss the recent announcements around public transit, board meeting news and status of the renovation of Key Arena.......and, of course, COVID-19.
The guys also discuss some new team name options.
Puckin Around Seattle discussing the potential team name, following the announcement of Kraken as a likely name.
The guys also discuss the potential team name of the Palm Springs AHL team and provide some updates on the arena sponsorship.
Puckin' Around Seattle's inaugural episode
- Intro of the Hosts, Tim & Austin
- Rationale for the Podcast
- Update on recent NHL Seattle news, including name discussion and season ticket pricing dynamics
- Brief update on recent NHL news, including Mike Babcock's and Don Cherry's respective firings