Is Seattle’s NHL Team About To Release The Kraken?

There were rumors in the past two weeks that the Seattle expansion team will be called the Kraken. The team said they were ‘fishy rumors.’ Will they go with Kraken? Totems? Sockeyes? What is in a nickname?

Five NHL Rumor Hotspots To Keep Your Eyes On

Looking at five NHL teams/provinces that have been in the rumor mill of late and will continue to be in the near future.

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, and Seattle

The Carolina Hurricanes have the cap space to add. The Edmonton Oilers need to act now. Dallas Stars don’t have a lot of room. Seattle coaching options.

NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes, and Seattle

The NHL Rumor mill is heating up a little as the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes are front and center.

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Buffalo Sabres would like to make a trade or two in the next two weeks. What price would a team have to pay to hire Mike Babcock?

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Seattle, and the Chicago Blackhawks

The Edmonton Oilers are still undecided on what to do with Jesse Puljujarvi. Seattle team naming coming before the All-Star game. Brent Seabrook comments on his comments.

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, Seattle, NHL and the Olympics

Vladislav Namestnikov trade gives the New York Rangers room to cover bonuses and other options. Seattle timeframe for team name and head coach. NHL and the Olympics

NHL Rumors and Notes: Maroon, Barbashev, Guerin, Lemieux, Seattle, and Carolina

Patrick Maroon still getting interest. No update on Ivan Barbashev. NY Rangers and Brendan Lemieux not close on a deal. Seattle team name by early 2020.

Quick Hits: Seattle, Wild, Penguins, Blue Jackets, and the Canucks

Ron Francis going through resumes. Three player signings. Canucks coach Travis Green disappointed in Loui Eriksson’s comments., not worried that Brock Boeser not signed yet.

NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner, Patrik Laine, Corey Perry, Taylor Hall and More

Could both Mitch Marner and Patrik Laine receive offer sheets? The Maple Leafs had interest in Corey Perry. Taylor Hall still wanting to wait and see.

Quick Hits: Injury Notes – Bruins, Stars, Oilers, and Leafs … Seattle and the Penguins

NHL injury notes on the Bruins, Stars, Oilers, and Maple Leafs. Barry Zito interviewing with Seattle for GM position. Penguins sign a draft pick.

NHL Rumors: Seattle … Edmonton Oilers and Ken Holland

Seattle willing to hire a GM at any time. Ken Holland could make a decision as early as today on if he wants to become the Edmonton Oilers next GM.