The Ian Furness Show

Pete Carroll spoke to the media today. He's asked about what's happening with Aldon Smith, and more. Of course we've got the highlights for you. The US Open is underway at Torrey Pines. Real Golf Radio's Bobby Casper joins us to discuss what we're seeing on Day 1. No coach, no free agents, and no sweater yet? Is it time to give up on the new hockey team? One texter seems to think so. Softy drops in before the afternoon show.

Arizona State University is under investigation by the NCAA for potential recruiting violations over the last year. While it's always great to see a rival Pac-12 program under scrutiny, Ian is critical of the NCAA's restrictive policies in regards to recruits. Why are so many in Seattle so attached to Kevin Durant? Yes, he's been a longtime supporter of bringing basketball back to Seattle, but Ian still isn't feeling as much love for the former Sonic. Daniel Robertson didn't seem too concerned about the foreign substance situation in baseball, but how about a former Major League pitcher. We bring on Eric O'Flaherty to get his perspective. Highlights from last night in the NHL on the Power Play. On Something Good, the Philadelphia Flyers' Oskar Lindblom wins the Masterton Trophy after beating cancer.

The NFL has outlined its policies for players and staff that aren't vaccinated. Basically, those people will be forced to go back to living like it's 2020. While the state is incentivizing people to get vaccinated, the league is revoking privileges for those who don't get the shot. Ryan S. Clark makes his weekly appearance to discuss all things NHL. Texts weigh in at 49451 explaining their affinity for Kevin Durant. The overwhelming majority of responses seem to feel some sort of connection, but Ian still doesn't get it. Softy reacts to the Durant discussion, adding support for the former Sonic.

The NHL finally comes to Seattle later this year, so now is the perfect time to familiarize yourself with the game. Everything you need to know about the Kraken, the NHL, and the game of hockey you'll learn right here after Wednesday at 1:20 with Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic courtesy of Cascade Ice.

Jamal Adams reportedly won't be participating in minicamp because of a personal issue, but it is believed that he's sitting out because he's hoping for a contract extension. Is it worth keeping him around for awhile? Well, with as much as he has cost them team in draft picks, they're going to need to get as much out of him as they can. Since we're talking about Adams, we check in with Steve Palazzolo to give us a look at his performance last season, and throughout his career. We've got all of the NHL highlights on today's Power Play. On Something Good, WSU researchers are moving forward with their CentriFLEX bioreactor that will help create white blood cells to battle cancer cells.

The biggest Kraken questions since "what will the team be called?" is "who will coach this team?". Are we any closer to an answer to that question? Ian has insight into the search for the Kraken's first head coach. Gerald Everett, new Seahawks tight end joins Ian to talk about his decision to come to Seattle, what he believes Shane Waldron brings to the OC job, and more. Ian explains why Russell Wilson needs Duane Brown on this team, and how that might impact Brown's contract negotiations. A texter believes Brown's replacement is already on the team. Are they talking about Stone Forsythe? Isn't it a little too early to jump to that conclusion? Softy drops by with a guest (hint: It's Everett Fitzhugh).