Seattle Kraken's GM Ron Francis has put together most of the hockey operations staff for the NHL expansion franchise. But, He still needs to hire a coach.
The Seattle Sounders have expanded their ownership group with the addition of Tod Leiweke, who is the CEO of the Seattle Kraken, the NHL expansion franchise.
In an announcement made in Seattle earlier today (July 23) from the site of their future home -- Climate Pledge Arena (formerly Key Arena) -- the National Hockey League's 32nd and newest franchise officially revealed the team name and logo/colors.