Seattle Kraken Franchise Debut Round Table
The Seattle Kraken are about to take center ice for their first regular-season game in franchise history. Our experts answer questions about the team before puck drop.
The last few years have been an exciting time for Seattle sports fans. On December 4, 2018, the NHL Board of Governors voted to approve the newest expansion team in the NHL. Since then, it has been a whirlwind of exhilaration and spirited anticipation. On July 23, 2020, the organization announced that it would henceforth be known as the Seattle Kraken.
From that moment forward, the ball quickly began rolling. Their Expansion Draft took place almost a year later, on July 21, 2021. The organization selected 30 players from around the league to join their team. Just days later, Seattle participated in their first Entry Draft. They drafted University of Michigan center Matty Beniers with the second overall pick. They continued to shape their roster in the offseason with several key additions in free agency.
The hard work began during training camp. Seattle invited 44 players and had just a few short weeks to reduce that number to 23. During preseason, they went 4-2-0, giving fans a taste of what things might look like during the regular season.
This team still faces many uncertainties as they navigate their way through uncharted waters as the new kids in town. Currently, there are more questions about the Seattle Kraken than there are answers.
Pacific Northwest Sports hockey experts take a deep dive into the Seattle Kraken before their inaugural season starts on Tuesday night. Joining me are Ed Stein, Jonathan West, and our newest contributor Lucas Burrell.
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