Emerald City Hockey Podcast Episode 3 – Contracts, Water, and Practice

In this episode, RJ and Dylan discuss the Kraken’s latest free agent signings (2:53), Kraken practices being open to the public (20:40), Climate Pledge Arena’s water bottle filling stations (28:56), New NHL salary cap projections (34:20), and the Darnell Nurse contract extension (39:34)

Offseason Update: Oct. 6, Day 1 of NHL Draft

Welcome to Emerald City Hockey’s Offseason Update. Throughout the offseason, I’ll post updates examining what’s happening around the NHL and how it affects the Kraken. Make sure to keep checking in as the page will be updated as more news breaks. Last update: October 6th, 9:46PM Buyouts The day’s news began with a pair ofContinue reading “Offseason Update: Oct. 6, Day 1 of NHL Draft”

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”