ECH Kraken News – Giordano Named Captain, COVID-19 Update

We have good and bad news, Kraken fans. Defenseman Mark Giordano was named the first captain in Kraken history today! Unfortunately, the news didn’t stop there as we learned 4 more Seattle Kraken players were added to the league’s COVID Protocol. We talk their availability and how this effects the lineup for tomorrow’s game:

NHL Season Start: What To Watch For

Hockey is finally back! The NHL will drop the puck on the 2020-2021 season this afternoon with the Flyers taking on the Penguins at 2:30PM Pacific time. If all games are played as scheduled, today will be the first of 116 consecutive days of hockey to enjoy. It’s also Seattle fans’ final season as neutralContinue reading “NHL Season Start: What To Watch For”

Why a Flat Salary Cap Will Benefit Seattle

As the NHL finalizes its plans for an attempted return to play, each piece of news reminds us that these are not normal circumstances for the league. The economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has extended to nearly every industry, and professional sports are no exception. The NHL stands to lose millions of dollarsContinue reading “Why a Flat Salary Cap Will Benefit Seattle”