The name will be announced through a conference scheduled for Thursday morning. Merchandise is now available for purchase. Climate Pledge Arena will serve as the home arena. @FrNhl @SeatownCyclops @SeattleSinBin @NHLSeattle_ @D_Poole03 @ChrisDaniels5 @Aristotlet @playdagger4me2 @sportslogosnet @VicDiGital @ElvisFielder @RoryPatrick26 pic.twitter.com/rxUq9bslnP, — sparky (@sparkychewbarky) April 13, 2020, #NHLSeattle Wouldn't you rather rock some fun, vintage, nautical Krāken stuff, than, let's say….wear a fish?@SeattleSinBin @FrNhl @NHLSeattle_ @SeatownCyclops @playdagger4me2 @Aristotlet @sportslogosnet @D_Poole03 @ChrisDaniels5 @ElvisFielder @SeattleKraken @KrakenOfSeattle pic.twitter.com/5gh73Y6njg, — sparky (@sparkychewbarky) March 11, 2020. SEATTLE — NHL Seattle announced the name and revealed the logo and colors for the 32nd franchise team Thursday morning. The Seattle franchise said the Kraken is a legendary sea creature that has natural ties to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest through the region’s deep maritime history. Somebody get Liam Neeson ... 'cause it's time to release the Kraken!!! Maybe green/blue/white COULD work if it was predominantly green?…@SeattleSinBin @FrNhl @NHLSeattle_ @SeatownCyclops @Aristotlet @playdagger4me2 @sportslogosnet @D_Poole03 @ElvisFielder @ChrisDaniels5 pic.twitter.com/k6ryAEcMck, — sparky (@sparkychewbarky) April 26, 2020, Hello #NHLSeattle…Hope everyone is well…Wasn't gonna do more Seattle concepts, but I can't help myselfHere's a T-Bird option in @NHLSeattle_ colors w/ Habs-style chest stripes@FrNhl @SeattleSinBin @SeatownCyclops @D_Poole03 @playdagger4me2 @Aristotlet @sportslogosnet pic.twitter.com/Ju4OGI87Et, — sparky (@sparkychewbarky) April 24, 2020, This was posted on FB and this would be the best color scheme in the NHL and the potential is through the roof!!!!! We are still on a journey of self-identity but also on a journey to understand not just what we are but what we aren't. [RELATED: Everything to know about the Seattle Kraken: Logo, uniforms, slogans] "The Kraken is a name born of the fans. "If you do just one [name], then you've left yourself hostage to any sort of challenge," Leiweke told the Seattle Times. Fans of this option noted that the team's website donned a salmon pink color scheme when it launched in June. The announcement quickly generated buzz on social media. There is currently an NHL division that goes by that name. CEO Tod Leiweke originally told The Seattle Times back in June that this decision wouldn't be made until the fall, citing multiple reasons for this delayed decision, which ranged from trademark issues to wanting to avoid looking "tone deaf" in the face of continuing protests against racial injustice and police brutality throughout the country. In the middle of the “S” a single tentacle symbolizes the deep, dark waters of Puget Sound. In Nov. 2019, Sportsnet reported the Oak View Group had registered 13 domain names, giving fans a hint at what the proposed team might be named: One thing you will notice missing in the list above is the name Metropolitans. Most recently, Leiweke said in August that the franchise is now targeting an announcement during the 2020 All-Star weekend (Jan. 24-26 in St. Louis) and emphasized that the name had not yet been finalized. The Seattle Metropolitans became the first American team to win the Stanley Cup in 1917. The league’s 32nd expansion franchise finally revealed its mythical name, logo, uniforms, and color scheme: icy blue and navy blue with sharp red accents. "215,000 fan votes, 50+ fan forums & speaking engagements and over 12 months of social media listening have supported this phenomenon," the team said on the site. The jersey design is terrific, and I can’t wait to see NHL Players wear the unique and distinctive ‘S’ on their chests on Opening Night; it will have special meaning for Seattle hockey fans. pic.twitter.com/TT84styfkd. It’s the news hockey fans around North America are waiting for: Just what is Seattle’s new NHL team going to be named? Guessing the five final Seattle NHL team name Based on everything we've read and seen, it seems most likely that Seattle's team will be named the Sockeyes — or some variation on the salmon theme. section: | slug: seattle-nhl-team-to-reveal-nickname-on-thursday-per-report | sport: hockey | route: article_single.us | But just what are those potential names for the city's new hockey team, scheduled to begin play in the 2021-22 season? The 13 potential names sparked plenty of discussions and even betting odds. Early responses appear positive for this look at their sweaters: If all goes to plan, the Seattle Kraken will debut during the 2021-22 NHL season. Other options were thrown around -- including the Sockeyes -- but the org. (Yes, that’s the renovated and renamed Key Arena.). FYI, a "kraken" is like a giant, angry octopus. “The Seattle Kraken and our affiliated foundation envision a more equitable society where everyone can realize a brighter future,” said Mari Horita, vice president of philanthropy for the Seattle Kraken. The hockey team’s name is the Seattle Kraken. Cammi Granato: Joins Seattle as pro scout, "Those who think we are sitting on a predetermined name, nope," he told NHL.com. Back in April, an ESPN report said NHL Seattle was “getting close” on a name, colors and a logo. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Introducing the Seattle Kraken, the expansion franchise that will push the NHL to 32 teams. reportedly had a name picked out in January, “Seattle Murder Hornets” NHL team logo concept (PHOTO), ‘Anything that eats Canucks’: New Seattle NHL franchise asks for fan input on team name, Seattle’s NHL team will offer FREE public transit for fans attending games. Release the Kraken shirts already available….#NHL #Seattle pic.twitter.com/vkZjzFdAVH, — Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels5) July 23, 2020. 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Based on everything we've read and seen, it seems most likely that Seattle's team will be named the Sockeyes — or some variation on the salmon theme. These were the odds-on favourites, as of last year: Undeterred, fans have continued to come up with creative names, and talented graphic artists have designed logo and jersey concepts, with my latest favourite being the “Seattle Murder Hornets.”, Yo, @NHLSeattle_, you still taking name suggestions? James O’Brien is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. NHL Seattle said the team spent 18 months doing research and considered over 215,000 fan votes and 1,200 names, and Kraken emerged as the clear choice. The name embodies a connection to the sea and a “curiosity with what lurks beneath.”. This name refers to the large mountain that looms over Seattle, whose name later inspired … The secondary logo is an anchor with the iconic Space Needle. The team's official colors are 4(!!) The plan was to have it announced by now, but the global pandemic has delayed things. pic.twitter.com/4J8k0UTEn3. The Kraken represents the fiercest beast in all the world," the team says. Reddit has an idea: https://t.co/e67J0dygKL pic.twitter.com/LFzJjlwxI7, — Nathan Pilling (@KSNatePilling) May 5, 2020, Wow, I can't believe you've done this @NHLSeattle_ pic.twitter.com/Zao1YWM5Nu, — Jeff Veillette (@JeffVeillette) May 3, 2020, #NHLSeattle Hope you're all doing well! Here’s a look at the best ideas fans have thought of so far, in alphabetical order: Sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive content, contests, and perks direct to you. Seattle's new NHL team just revealed it's new name and look on Thursday ... officially going with the legendary sea monster. NHL Twitter was excited to welcome the Kraken into the hockey family, while Seattle fans couldn’t wait to release their love for the Kraken name everywhere! It was suggested and championed by the fans,” said Tod Leiweke, CEO of the Seattle Kraken. pic.twitter.com/WmxefWXIJY, — Patrick Thornton (@Shadow_Whiskers) January 30, 2020, A little #NHLSeattle "isolation conversation".I'd love it to be "Krāken".But me gut says "Sockeyes".What say you? Number of days between NHL expansion announcement and the team's name/logo reveal. There has been no indication on what kind of name the team will settle on before officially becoming the 32nd franchise of the NHL. The NHL will use the same expansion draft rules as the Vegas Golden Knights did. Daily Hive is a Canadian-born online news source, established in 2008, that creates compelling, hyperlocal content. Team jerseys aren’t available for purchase yet but here’s what their home and away jerseys will look like: Seattle Kraken. Seattle has a propensity for green colors in its other pro sports teams, and the Emeralds would play right into that even if it runs against the website's colors. According to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, the team was going through the legal processes, which was led by the league. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! Names that might have made sense a year ago, today don't make as much sense.". It's also fitting because the largest octopus on planet Earth allegedly lives in nearby Puget Sound!!! After COVID-19 prompted a delay or two, we now know that the Seattle NHL expansion team will be known as the Kraken. Seattle Kraken announced as name for city’s NHL team The Name. Introducing the Seattle Kraken, the expansion franchise that will push the NHL to 32 teams.The Seattle Kraken also shared their logo and team colors on Thursday. Seattle Kraken is the name for NHL expansion team; Check out logo, jerseys After COVID-19 prompted a delay or two, we now know that the Seattle NHL expansion team will be known as the Kraken… Given the expansion team won’t hit the ice until the 2021-22 season, they’ve got some time to wait for the appropriate moment for the unveiling. The Kraken also showed off its new threads ... and we gotta say, they look sharp. While we’re aware of some fishy rumors surrounding our team name, please rest assured we’re doing our due diligence by scouring the depths of the ocean, the tallest mountains, and the densest parts of the forest to find the right name for our great, green city. New ideas and team names may have been floated in the time since then, too. Regardless of the name, puck drop inches closer for Seattle as they're set to hit the ice in 2021. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/1/aa/nhl-seattle-getty-102219-ftr_18kt8eqbebn291c5h0z9xbronl.jpg?t=-149358483&w=500&quality=80, baseballs signed by legendary Mariners players, Seattle's future NHL franchise name possibilities, ranked from Cougars to Kraken, registered trademarks for over three dozen names, targeting an announcement during the 2020 All-Star weekend. And because of the pandemic, there was an interruption to the franchise’s marketing calendar. Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes will realign to the Central Division. "The Kraken is a name born of the fans. The team’s primary logo is paying tribute to Metropolitans by wearing the “S.”.