"On behalf of the Board of Governors, I am delighted to officially welcome the Seattle Kraken to the NHL as our 32nd Member Club," Gary Bettman said in a news release."Congratulations to David Bonderman, the Bonderman Family, their partners, the entire Seattle Kraken organization, the city of Seattle and Kraken fans as the club continues on its exciting journey towards puck drop in October.
"Today is another momentous day on the journey to puck drop. I would like to thank Gary Bettman and the NHL for welcoming us to the league. I also want to thank my partners in our ownership group for their support and our incredible fans who have made their enthusiasm for hockey heard loud and clear since deposit day on March 1 2018, through the name reveal and selecting their seats.
The Kraken were officially granted as an expansion franchise by the NHL on Dec. 4, 2018. The NHL went from 30 to 31 teams with the Vegas Golden Knights making their debut in the 2017-18 season. The 2021 expansion draft will take place on July 21, two days before the NHL Draft on July 23 and 24.
JayOnSC This is most unfortunate. QuebecCity Hamilton
Sad day. We have limited time with TJOshie77 ALLCAPS
Maybe EA Sports can finally add their logo to NHL21. And maybe all the alternate logos. And take the Vegas logo out of the vintage logos. And fix their game.
Logo is a large cemeltoe.
Carey Price’s new home!
Yeah who cares