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Seattle Kraken

Seattle Kraken players and coaches workout during NHL hockey training camp at Kraken Community Iceplex on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Seattle.

Kraken released: Seattle opens preseason topping Vancouver

Seattle Kraken players and coaches workout during NHL hockey training camp at Kraken Community Iceplex on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Seattle.

September 26, 2021, 9:28pm Sports

The concourses of the Spokane Arena were jammed. The merchandise lines snaked through the crowds, causing bottlenecks as fans filed in for their first glimpse of the Seattle Kraken. Read story

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol goes over a drill with players during NHL hockey training camp at Kraken Community Iceplex on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Seattle.

Seattle Kraken open first NHL training camp

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol goes over a drill with players during NHL hockey training camp at Kraken Community Iceplex on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Seattle.

September 23, 2021, 6:23pm National Sports

The Seattle Kraken’s roster hit the ice for the first time as a team with the start of training camp Thursday. It was the first step toward Seattle’s debut on Oct. 12 at Vegas and came exactly a month before the Kraken open their home arena against Vancouver. Read story

Seattle Kraken players take part in a practice session, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, during a media event for the grand opening of the Kraken's NHL hockey practice and community facility in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Another step toward Kraken debut as practice facility opens

Seattle Kraken players take part in a practice session, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, during a media event for the grand opening of the Kraken's NHL hockey practice and community facility in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

September 9, 2021, 5:06pm National Sports

Just as the invited guests were being welcomed inside Thursday morning, the main practice rink at the Seattle Kraken’s practice facility was already filled with the sounds of pucks being shot and skates on ice. Read story

Fans attending most pro sporting events in Seattle will soon be required to show proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they've tested negative for the virus. The NFL's Seahawks, MLS's Sounders, NHL's Kraken and the University of Washington all announced updated policies Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, for fans attending games this season.

Seahawks, Sounders, Kraken to require proof of vaccination

Fans attending most pro sporting events in Seattle will soon be required to show proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they've tested negative for the virus. The NFL's Seahawks, MLS's Sounders, NHL's Kraken and the University of Washington all announced updated policies Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, for fans attending games this season.

September 7, 2021, 4:28pm Seahawks

Fans attending most pro sporting events in Seattle will soon be required to show proof they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they’ve tested negative for the virus. Read story

Playing for the United States, Matthew Beniers (10) scores an empty net goal against Slovakia during the World Junior Hockey championship game in Jan. 2, 2021. He became the Seattle Kraken's first-ever draft pick, going No. 2 overall on Friday, July 23, 2021.

Kraken nab Matthew Beniers as 1st pick in franchise history

Playing for the United States, Matthew Beniers (10) scores an empty net goal against Slovakia during the World Junior Hockey championship game in Jan. 2, 2021. He became the Seattle Kraken's first-ever draft pick, going No. 2 overall on Friday, July 23, 2021.

July 23, 2021, 7:34pm National Sports

The Seattle Kraken found their potential center of the future with the first draft pick in franchise history. The expansion NHL franchise selected University of Michigan player Matthew Beniers with the No. 2 overall pick in the entry draft on Friday night. Read story

New Seattle Kraken NHL hockey players, back row from left, Mark Giordano, Brandon Tanev, Jamie Oleksiak, Hadyn Fluery, Jordan Eberle and Chris Dreidger stand on stage with Kraken owners David Wright, front left, Jerry Bruckheimer, front center, and Andy Jassy, front second from right, and Kraken general manager Ron Francis, front right, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, after being introduced during the Kraken's expansion draft event in Seattle. Jassy is also president and CEO of Amazon.com. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Kraken create nucleus in expansion draft but more to come

New Seattle Kraken NHL hockey players, back row from left, Mark Giordano, Brandon Tanev, Jamie Oleksiak, Hadyn Fluery, Jordan Eberle and Chris Dreidger stand on stage with Kraken owners David Wright, front left, Jerry Bruckheimer, front center, and Andy Jassy, front second from right, and Kraken general manager Ron Francis, front right, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, after being introduced during the Kraken's expansion draft event in Seattle. Jassy is also president and CEO of Amazon.com. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 22, 2021, 5:01pm National Sports

Veteran defenseman Mark Giordano will be at the center of what takes place in the coming weeks as the initial Seattle Kraken roster that was selected during the NHL expansion draft is tweaked and adjusted into the squad that will take the ice in September to begin training camp. Read story

Seattle Kraken NHL hockey players Jordan Eberle, Chris Dreidger, Brandon Tanev, Jamie Oleksiak, Hadyn Fluery and Mark Giordano, from left, pose for a photo Wednesday, July 21, 2021, after being introduced during the Kraken's expansion draft event in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Kraken expansion draft showcases Seattle

Seattle Kraken NHL hockey players Jordan Eberle, Chris Dreidger, Brandon Tanev, Jamie Oleksiak, Hadyn Fluery and Mark Giordano, from left, pose for a photo Wednesday, July 21, 2021, after being introduced during the Kraken's expansion draft event in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 21, 2021, 7:15pm National Sports

The Kraken expansion draft lacked drama after all 30 picks leaked out hours before they were revealed, but it had plenty of Seattle to introduce the NHL’s 32nd franchise. Read story

United States and team flags hang in the rafters of the Climate Pledge Arena during a media tour of the facility on Monday, July 12, 2021, in Seattle. The NHL expansion team Seattle Kraken will begin to fill out its roster with the expansion draft on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Kraken expansion draft to be milestone for Seattle

United States and team flags hang in the rafters of the Climate Pledge Arena during a media tour of the facility on Monday, July 12, 2021, in Seattle. The NHL expansion team Seattle Kraken will begin to fill out its roster with the expansion draft on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 20, 2021, 7:25pm National Sports

When the calendar flips to this time of year, there is normally a mix and anger and resentment for sports fans in this corner of the country. Read story

FILE - Vancouver Canucks goaltender Braden Holtby (49) eyes the loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, in this Thursday, April 29, 2021, file photo. At right is Toronto forward Pierre Engvall (47). Carey Price's questionable injury status clouds the Seattle Kraken's selection process in their expansion draft. The Montreal Canadiens goaltender with connections to the Pacific Northwest could become the cornerstone and face of the franchise if picked. Stanley Cup champion and 2016 Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby would also fit that bill.

Time to get Kraken: Projected expansion picks

FILE - Vancouver Canucks goaltender Braden Holtby (49) eyes the loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, in this Thursday, April 29, 2021, file photo. At right is Toronto forward Pierre Engvall (47). Carey Price's questionable injury status clouds the Seattle Kraken's selection process in their expansion draft. The Montreal Canadiens goaltender with connections to the Pacific Northwest could become the cornerstone and face of the franchise if picked. Stanley Cup champion and 2016 Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby would also fit that bill.

July 19, 2021, 10:15pm Sports

Carey Price would be an instant cornerstone for the NHL’s newest franchise if the Seattle Kraken select the Montreal Canadiens goaltender in the expansion draft Wednesday night. Read story

United States and team flags hang in the rafters of the Climate Pledge Arena during a media tour of the facility, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Seattle. The arena will be the home of the NHL hockey team Seattle Kraken and the WNBA Seattle Storm basketball team as well as hosting concerts and other performing arts events. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Analysis: Kraken facing crucial decisions as draft approaches

United States and team flags hang in the rafters of the Climate Pledge Arena during a media tour of the facility, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Seattle. The arena will be the home of the NHL hockey team Seattle Kraken and the WNBA Seattle Storm basketball team as well as hosting concerts and other performing arts events. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 18, 2021, 8:25pm Sports

Ron Francis is on the clock. Read story