Andy Eide, Seattle Kraken reporter, suffers stroke; NHL fans pour in support

Seattle Kraken insider Andy Eide, a well-known hockey writer and podcaster, has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke over the weekend.Eide has been covering hockey for nearly a decade. He started writing for SeattleSports.com in 2012, where he covered the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.He moved on to cover the Kraken when the team joined the NHL for the 2021-22 season. He is known for his insightful coverage of the team, as well as his work with NHL.com, the official Kraken website, and Sound of Hockey, where he writes and podcasts regularly.Sound Of Hockey@sound_hockeyThere is also a GoFundMe to help with Andy’s medical bills, which will be significant. We’re worried about our friend, but we know he’s receiving incredible care. Please keep Andy in your thoughts. He’s a wonderful human and the kindest of souls. (3/3)gofundme.com/f/xa2gw-andys-…32481There is also a GoFundMe to help with Andy’s medical bills, which will be significant. We’re worried about our friend, but we know he’s receiving incredible care. Please keep Andy in your thoughts. He’s a wonderful human and the kindest of souls. (3/3)gofundme.com/f/xa2gw-andys-…He is also a regular guest on Seattle Sports radio, and an analyst for Thunderbirds TV broadcasts.Eide's contributions to the hockey community have been significant, and his absence will be felt by those who have come to rely on his coverage of the Kraken and other teams.Eide's stroke has been met with great concern and well wishes from fans and colleagues alike. People praised his work ethic, dedication, and passion for the sport. NHL fans are hopeful for his full recovery and are eagerly awaiting his return to the press box.Clark Neal Lyons@CNL77NHL succeeding in uniting the fanbase with this Fanatics announcement. Even the LGBTQ community is just like, &quot;It's cool, no more pride jerseys.&quot;6NHL succeeding in uniting the fanbase with this Fanatics announcement. Even the LGBTQ community is just like, &quot;It's cool, no more pride jerseys.&quot;SasquatchNHL@SasquatchNHL@sound_hockey @AndyEide That's terrible news to hear, really sorry you guys. We'll be keeping Andy, his family and you all in our thoughts and prayers, and remain hopeful for a positive outcome.201@sound_hockey @AndyEide That's terrible news to hear, really sorry you guys. We'll be keeping Andy, his family and you all in our thoughts and prayers, and remain hopeful for a positive outcome.Joel Willits@Joel_Willits@sound_hockey @AndyEide Sending my best to Andy. He took the time to send me, who he doesn’t know from Adam, a detailed and throughout message to help my 10-year old daughter start her own podcast. He didn’t need to do that. But he did. Won’t forget that. Get well, Andy.5@sound_hockey @AndyEide Sending my best to Andy. He took the time to send me, who he doesn’t know from Adam, a detailed and throughout message to help my 10-year old daughter start her own podcast. He didn’t need to do that. But he did. Won’t forget that. Get well, Andy.Dave Tomlinson@HockeyDaveT@sound_hockey @AndyEide Tough news to hear about Andy…he’s a good man…keep him in your thoughts everyone15@sound_hockey @AndyEide Tough news to hear about Andy…he’s a good man…keep him in your thoughts everyone🙏❤️Chris Luquette@tangograss@sound_hockey @AndyEide Oh no. Sending him and his friends much love. Really enjoy his hockey commentary and hope for the best outcome3@sound_hockey @AndyEide Oh no. Sending him and his friends much love. Really enjoy his hockey commentary and hope for the best outcomeTea Lopez@tealopezsea@sound_hockey @AndyEide We were sending our love and healing vibes from section 213, directly in front of him being loaded onto the stretcher. Prayers for your continued healing and strength for your family and loved ones.1@sound_hockey @AndyEide We were sending our love and healing vibes from section 213, directly in front of him being loaded onto the stretcher. Prayers for your continued healing and strength for your family and loved ones.Nick@nschulte10@sound_hockey @AndyEide Terrible news. A great follow for local hockey in Seattle long before the Kraken arrived. Get well soon Andy @sound_hockey @AndyEide Terrible news. A great follow for local hockey in Seattle long before the Kraken arrived. Get well soon Andy 🙏Gary@GaryDMarshall@sound_hockey @AndyEide Some of his first words are going to be how the game ended and if we are still in the playoffs.1@sound_hockey @AndyEide Some of his first words are going to be how the game ended and if we are still in the playoffs.Jeremiah Rickert@Spassvogel@sound_hockey @AndyEide Hugs and prayers from Portland. Those @pdxwinterhawks / @SeattleTbirds TV games in Kent were always fun to work on. Get Well @AndyEide !@sound_hockey @AndyEide Hugs and prayers from Portland. Those @pdxwinterhawks / @SeattleTbirds TV games in Kent were always fun to work on. Get Well @AndyEide !Clark Neal Lyons@CNL77NHL succeeding in uniting the fanbase with this Fanatics announcement. Even the LGBTQ community is just like, &quot;It's cool, no more pride jerseys.&quot;8NHL succeeding in uniting the fanbase with this Fanatics announcement. Even the LGBTQ community is just like, &quot;It's cool, no more pride jerseys.&quot;Seattle Kraken defeat Dallas Stars in first game after Andy Eide newsDallas Stars v Seattle KrakenIn what was an exciting matchup, the Kraken defeated the Dallas Stars 5-4 in overtime.In a match of high drama and high stakes, Jamie Benn scored the game-tying goal in the final second of the third period for the Stars. But it was not to be for Dallas, as Seattle scored through Adam Larsson at 2:52 in overtime. Watch the highlights below:The Stars are at the top of the Central Division, although both they and the Minnesota Wild have 90 points.The Kraken, meanwhile, kept their postseason ambitions alive with the victory. They're fourth in the Pacific Division on 85 points, 3 points below the Edmonton Oilers but with a game in hand. Seattle are 6 points above the Calgary Flames and look to benefit from having two games in hand on them.Their next match is against the Nashville Predators on March 24.

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