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Why Kraken is a bad name for Seattle

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Literally the ONLY reason people want it is so the announcer can say "Release the Kraken" over the PA when the team takes the ice. It'll be cool for the first couple games and then it'll be old and cringy.
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Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:25 a.m.
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RangerWall92
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Their chant would be sick tho. "Let's get kraken!"
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Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:26 a.m.
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I agree lol, never been a big fan. I'm coming around on Sockeyes and have always liked Emerald(s). Washington state has such a rich history and culture, I think Kraken, of all things, would be a missed opportunity (not that every team needs a regional symbol as their mascot, but I do tend to think it's cooler idk)
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Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:28 a.m.
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Only reason I like Kraken over Sockeyes is because two of your major rivals are going to be San Jose and Vancouver, they both have sea creatures, might as well follow suit! (Yes I know a sockeye is a fish, just no where near as cool as a kraken) Also the branding they could do would be super cool. I like more flashy names, so kraken excites me more than sockeyes. I’m hoping for kraken, but wouldn’t be mad about sockeyes.
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Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:38 a.m.
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I’m curious on what they are going to use. I’m guessing it’s going to be one of Sockeyes or Kraken though.
Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:42 a.m.
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If they do Metropolitans I’m going to be disappointed. Yes, I know that that’s what they were called in the 20s, but there is literally a metropolitan division in the EASTERN conference, so it wouldn’t make sense. I would would much rather Sockeyes or Kraken. Sockeyes being the preference. I’ve seen a couple makeshift logos for Sockeyes, and they have been impressive
Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:50 a.m.
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Their fan base would be the Krackheads
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Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:53 a.m.
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Personally, I'm against singular form names i.e. the Wild, the Lightning, and the Avalanche.
Don't know why... But, always felt like the name should be pluralized to identify the different members of the team -- as oppose to a singular title.
Maybe the "Seattle Krakens"?
Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:53 a.m.
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Quoting: RangerWall92
Their chant would be sick tho. "Let's get kraken!"


Quoting: ForsbergForVezina
I agree lol, never been a big fan. I'm coming around on Sockeyes and have always liked Emerald(s). Washington state has such a rich history and culture, I think Kraken, of all things, would be a missed opportunity (not that every team needs a regional symbol as their mascot, but I do tend to think it's cooler idk)


Quoting: tsyls
Only reason I like Kraken over Sockeyes is because two of your major rivals are going to be San Jose and Vancouver, they both have sea creatures, might as well follow suit! (Yes I know a sockeye is a fish, just no where near as cool as a kraken) Also the branding they could do would be super cool. I like more flashy names, so kraken excites me more than sockeyes. I’m hoping for kraken, but wouldn’t be mad about sockeyes.


Quoting: Nhl_oilers
I’m curious on what they are going to use. I’m guessing it’s going to be one of Sockeyes or Kraken though.


Quoting: HabsFan9
If they do Metropolitans I’m going to be disappointed. Yes, I know that that’s what they were called in the 20s, but there is literally a metropolitan division in the EASTERN conference, so it wouldn’t make sense. I would would much rather Sockeyes or Kraken. Sockeyes being the preference. I’ve seen a couple makeshift logos for Sockeyes, and they have been impressive


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Their fan base would be the Krackheads


I personally wanted them to just promote the Thunderbirds to NHL. Good logo, awesome jerseys, and a cool name.
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Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:55 a.m.
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Do you seriously care that much?
Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:55 a.m.
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Quoting: Hedman77
I personally wanted them to just promote the Thunderbirds to NHL. Good logo, awesome jerseys, and a cool name.


Honestly, this would make sense to me. Then you make the WHL team the Kraken!!!!
Jul. 23, 2020 at 10:58 a.m.
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Quoting: MGK
Do you seriously care that much?


I care so much that I wrote one line about it on an Armchair GM post.
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Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:03 a.m.
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the best name is seattle rain city b i t c h pigeons
Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:04 a.m.
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couldn't agree more. kind of like the VGK opening ceremonies or Carolina storm surge... cool the first few times, gets stale and cringy quick
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Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:07 a.m.
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Quoting: MGK
Do you seriously care that much?


you don’t want people to care about an nhl team? like the name is a big deal. simmer down buddy.
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Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:13 a.m.
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I'm high on Totems or another unique name like that over kraken but I can get behind kraken if thats what they choose
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Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:18 a.m.
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Quoting: chloewoj
you don’t want people to care about an nhl team? like the name is a big deal. simmer down buddy.


No ****! it's July and we haven't had hockey since March. He cares enough to post it, we care enough to comment
Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:19 a.m.
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It's an obvious answer though right? Seattle Supersonics! Just take the color scheme and logo from the NBA team and repurpose. Im joking but a little serious
Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:28 a.m.
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Quoting: A__Cas
I'm high on Totems or another unique name like that over kraken but I can get behind kraken if thats what they choose


Also, Seattle Sirens would be very cool
Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:32 a.m.
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If they do Seattle Cougars i’m going to cry
Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:45 a.m.
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its all about the jersey design for me. I dont give a **** what theyre called as long as the jersey is cool
Jul. 23, 2020 at 12:12 p.m.
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The name is the Kracken
Jul. 23, 2020 at 12:12 p.m.
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This didn’t age well...
Jul. 23, 2020 at 12:32 p.m.
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Quoting: chloewoj
you don’t want people to care about an nhl team? like the name is a big deal. simmer down buddy.


lol
 
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