Jasoaks 2,404 Report post Posted July 30, 2020 What do you guys think???????? I like it! I'm not surprised by the decision...and I'm glad they went with it. Although not the most comfortable thing to say lol it's at least a cool idea for a team name. I LOVE their colors, too! And the whole aesthetic they have going on...with the storm/ocean feel...although I'd rather the logo was based off of the "K" instead of the "S" but I still like the logo. Although something about it still feels a bit...like a minor league team and I can't quite figure out why... Anyway, overall I find it exciting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ike8228 153 Report post Posted July 30, 2020 The S was meant to pay homage to the Seattle Metropolitans. I also like it a lot. Great marketability and will make for a good pregame show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisix 1,787 Report post Posted July 30, 2020 The Kracken name doesn't really roll off the tongue. It's going to be shortened immediately to Kracks, and that's just wrong. The colors are good. I think I would have preferred the Tempests... and the shortened name would be the Pests (which is awesome if they learn to grind). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ike8228 153 Report post Posted July 30, 2020 Let’s Go Krak-En! I think it rolls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooseDuck 3,199 Report post Posted July 31, 2020 20 hours ago, Jasoaks said: What do you guys think???????? I like it! I'm not surprised by the decision...and I'm glad they went with it. Although not the most comfortable thing to say lol it's at least a cool idea for a team name. I LOVE their colors, too! And the whole aesthetic they have going on...with the storm/ocean feel...although I'd rather the logo was based off of the "K" instead of the "S" but I still like the logo. Although something about it still feels a bit...like a minor league team and I can't quite figure out why... Anyway, overall I find it exciting! It's alright the Uni's are abit bland...but I am looking forward for our Ducks to go Squid hunting and fry some calamari. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukitup 1,568 Report post Posted July 31, 2020 They hired Dave Baseggio to be their director of scouting. Dave held the same position with the Ducks. Has been with the Ducks for 12 years and was an assistant to Murray. I hate Seattle already. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasoaks 2,404 Report post Posted July 31, 2020 22 hours ago, ike-1 said: The S was meant to pay homage to the Seattle Metropolitans. I also like it a lot. Great marketability and will make for a good pregame show. exactly!! Just by watching their marketing videos with the stormy weather...makes me suuuper stoked for their pregame show!! And yeah, I get why the S. I'm still on board lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasoaks 2,404 Report post Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, MooseDuck said: It's alright the Uni's are abit bland...but I am looking forward for our Ducks to go Squid hunting and fry some calamari. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck mmmm that can be a fun pre-gam ritual when we play them...fry up some calamari! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasoaks 2,404 Report post Posted July 31, 2020 19 hours ago, Fisix said: The Kracken name doesn't really roll off the tongue. It's going to be shortened immediately to Kracks, and that's just wrong. The colors are good. I think I would have preferred the Tempests... and the shortened name would be the Pests (which is awesome if they learn to grind). HA! yes!! And their fans will be Krack-heads! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukitup 1,568 Report post Posted July 31, 2020 24 minutes ago, Jasoaks said: HA! yes!! And their fans will be Krack-heads! And they play in the Krack-house. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisix 1,787 Report post Posted July 31, 2020 4 hours ago, dukitup said: And they play in the Krack-house. lol. see, i think someone went with that name in a Covid mental haze of some kind. the jokes just write themselves... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisix 1,787 Report post Posted July 31, 2020 i spent way too much time searching for these: team pick: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisix 1,787 Report post Posted July 31, 2020 stadium pastries: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasoaks 2,404 Report post Posted August 1, 2020 6 hours ago, dukitup said: And they play in the Krack-house. oh man...you're kraken me up!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PetrSykora 12,755 Report post Posted August 1, 2020 The name is kind of silly but I like it. Doesn't take itself too seriously and also doesn't try way too hard to sound fierce like basically every new team from 1998 on. The logo is clean too. Could've used less of that modern style graphic design shading every new sports logo is hampered with but at least it's mostly 2D like a good hockey crest should be and doesn't try to jump off the sweater. The colours suck though. Navy blue almost always looks extremely drab on ice and there's already a solid chunk of the league wearing that shade. Seattle is a green city, I have no idea why they didn't run with that. The lighter surf blue or whatever they call that shade is cool though. Overall the uniforms just look like the early 2000s Naslund/Bertuzzi Canucks which is kind of disappointing considering where they could've taken it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nieder 7,645 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 10:21 AM, dukitup said: They hired Dave Baseggio to be their director of scouting. Dave held the same position with the Ducks. Has been with the Ducks for 12 years and was an assistant to Murray. I hate Seattle already. He was Director of Pro Scouting with the Ducks. Martin Madden has been our Director of Amateur Scouting since 2008. He was just promoted to Assistant GM, I am guessing because Seattle was sniffing around. Madden is the guy we didn't want to lose. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nieder 7,645 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 10:55 AM, Jasoaks said: HA! yes!! And their fans will be Krack-heads! On 7/31/2020 at 11:20 AM, dukitup said: And they play in the Krack-house. I honestly don't get how the NHL allowed them to pick Kraken because of this. How is it a good look when inevitably the fans are called Krack-heads and the arena the Krak-house (and season ticket holders Krack-addicts). I don't see how that is good for hockey, or getting kids/families into the sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooseDuck 3,199 Report post Posted October 24, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 9:19 PM, nieder said: I honestly don't get how the NHL allowed them to pick Kraken because of this. How is it a good look when inevitably the fans are called Krack-heads and the arena the Krak-house (and season ticket holders Krack-addicts). I don't see how that is good for hockey, or getting kids/families into the sport. Seattle Kraken management may need to look Other "Names" To call their fans and Arena. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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MooseDuck 3,199 Report post Posted December 2, 2020 On 11/30/2020 at 1:59 AM, Fisix said: Wonder if they are going to have Cthulu as Mascot....lol. DuckPride 4ever MooseDuck 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisix 1,787 Report post Posted June 14 Whelp. Gallant is off the table for the Kracks: https://www.nhl.com/news/gerard-gallant-to-be-hired-as-next-coach-of-rangers/c-325329788 i'm still wondering why Vegas fired him. but, whatever it was, the Rangers believe it's a step forward for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasoaks 2,404 Report post Posted June 14 15 minutes ago, Fisix said: Whelp. Gallant is off the table for the Kracks: https://www.nhl.com/news/gerard-gallant-to-be-hired-as-next-coach-of-rangers/c-325329788 i'm still wondering why Vegas fired him. but, whatever it was, the Rangers believe it's a step forward for them. AND the panthers....both of which were done with a winning record, right? it's fascinating....curious to see how this goes! and sad to not see a coach coach be 2 expansions team's first coach consecutively lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nieder 7,645 Report post Posted June 15 16 hours ago, Jasoaks said: AND the panthers....both of which were done with a winning record, right? it's fascinating....curious to see how this goes! and sad to not see a coach coach be 2 expansions team's first coach consecutively lol It's strange, as he seems to get good performances out of his teams but for whatever reason wears out his welcome quickly. Makes me wonder if his players like him but he's too abrasive with management. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtsdlaw 8,883 Report post Posted June 15 36 minutes ago, nieder said: It's strange, as he seems to get good performances out of his teams but for whatever reason wears out his welcome quickly. Makes me wonder if his players like him but he's too abrasive with management. One of the podcasts I was listening to (can't remember which one now) made it sound like Gallant is a terrific motivator but not much of an Xs and Os guy. He can apparently squeeze every drop of effort out of a group, but tactically he is outmatched by the better coaches in the league. A bit like Boudreau maybe. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoxxey 900 Report post Posted June 16 sorry for laughing at the word "tactically" - I'm not sure that is a word in the ducks coaching vocabulary... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasoaks 2,404 Report post Posted June 24 Dave Hakstol hired as head coach! 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtsdlaw 8,883 Report post Posted June 24 1 hour ago, Jasoaks said: Dave Hakstol hired as head coach! Phew! Friedman said Kevin Dineen was one of the finalists, and I was worried Seattle was going to steal the Ducks coach for the 2022-23 season. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoxxey 900 Report post Posted June 24 1 hour ago, Jasoaks said: Dave Hakstol hired as head coach! Boy, talk about recycling... An uninspiring hire. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotchabari 1,805 Report post Posted June 24 4 hours ago, hoxxey said: Boy, talk about recycling... How so? He's a young coach (52) who had moderate success in his 40s as part of one pretty brief stint. This is only his second "cycle". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasoaks 2,404 Report post Posted June 25 7 hours ago, dtsdlaw said: Phew! Friedman said Kevin Dineen was one of the finalists, and I was worried Seattle was going to steal the Ducks coach for the 2022-23 season. oh wow! oh my god....that would have been heartbreaking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
