Seattle Kraken (coming 2021-2022)

[Majingir]

Looks like Seattle has their GM.

Former Whaler Ron Francis.

Would be funny if Seattle gets called the Whales. That was one of the registered names.

[Majingir]

Reports coming out that Kraken might actually be the team name.

[Majingir]

Far from list of priorities, but I'm guessing we might not even see Seattle enter in 2021-22? Who knows how long it would take to finish the arena.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Majingir

Far from list of priorities, but I'm guessing we might not even see Seattle enter in 2021-22? Who knows how long it would take to finish the arena.

Depends on if construction stopped. I'm in LA and they are still working on the Rams/Chargers stadium even during the pandemic.

[Majingir]

Firebirds name is happening...for their AHL affiliate.

No news on what the NHL name will be yet.

[Madden08PCgmr]

Quote: Originally Posted by Majingir

Firebirds name is happening...for their AHL affiliate. No news on what the NHL name will be yet.

I like the Steelhead(s) (salmon)

Kraken is more marketable though.

We'd have the name already if not for the current state of humanity...

[Majingir]

Quote: Originally Posted by Madden08PCgmr

I like the Steelhead(s) (salmon) Kraken is more marketable though. We'd have the name already if not for the current state of humanity...

Since they went with a bird for the AHL team, maybe they will go with a fish for the NHL team?

[Majingir]

First official news we've heard in a while.

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/stat...409900546?s=19


Bezos reasoning for Climate Pledge Arena over Amazon Arena is because he wants

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a regular reminder of the urgent need for climate action. It will be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world, generate zero waste from operations and events, and use reclaimed rainwater in the ice system to create the greenest ice in the NHL.

Bezos doesn't own the team or anything, but I wonder if they'll end up going with one the names like a fish (Sockeyes), tree (Evergreens) or Emerald.

Arena name is about climate change, maybe team name represents nature/greenness.