Whaddaya gonna do.Īnyway: As is usually the case with hockey uniforms, I like the white design much more than the colored one (and really wish the NHL would go back to the white-at-home format, but that’s another argument for another day).
#Seattle kraken uniforms nhl 20 full
Sigh - yet another unveiling that shows only the jerseys, not the full uniforms. I also realize they may have decided that the Red Wings have already cornered the market on cephalopod mascots - but if that’s the case, why go with Kraken as your team name to begin with? Having the visual package provide only the barest hint of an actual kraken seems like a missed opportunity.
Question: How is it possible that you name your team after a mythical giant squid and none of your logos show a mythical giant squid? I mean, I get that sometimes less is more, hinting at something can be better than actually showing it, blah-blah-blah, and on some level I respect the restraint they’ve shown in that regard. The wordmark? Looks like the label for a brand of Russian vodka. The barbed anchor topped by the Space Needle is fantastic. Meanwhile, here are the real secondary logos (click to enlarge): But it doesn’t quite work for me as the primary. If they’d gone with a design featuring an actual kraken instead of a letter, this would make a superb secondary logo. Needs more tentacles, more color, more something. The “S” shape is strong, and the eyeball and tentacle are both clever … but I don’t really love it. The primary mark, shown above, is an interesting piece of design. But still, that’s a lot of shades of blue, no? And did the league (or the uni-verse) really need another team using navy as its primary color?Īlso: Surprising to a see a Seattle team not using green (or emerald, or whatever). Okay, I get it - they’re going for an aquatic theme here. Let’s go one major element at a time, beginning with… They released a decent number of visual elements yesterday. Granted, I’m generally of the mindset that team names should end in “s” (or, in MLB, “x”), but Kraken is too much fun not to use. I’m happy about the name, which is the one I’ve been rooting for all along. 926 save percentage and a 2.14 goals-against average.Seattle’s NHL ownership group finally made it official yesterday: The city’s new team, which will begin play in the fall of 2021, will be called the Kraken. The 6-foot-6 Swede started all 42 of Michigan’s games, going 31-10-1 with three shutouts, a.
Michigan did receive one bit of good news over the weekend, however: Goaltender Erik Portillo, the Big Ten tournament Most Outstanding Player, reportedly decided to return to Ann Arbor for his junior season. Hughes was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, a West All-American second-teamer and a top-10 finalist in voting for the Hobey Baker Award (given annually to college hockey’s best player).
Still to announce his plans: Defenseman Luke Hughes, whose 17 goals and 22 assists placed him third among Wolverines in points. 5, Columbus Blue Jackets) signed three-year, entry-level deals on Friday. 1, Buffalo Sabres) and forward Kent Johnson (No. He is the third member of Michigan’s quartet of top-five picks from last summer to head to the NHL. We're looking forward to working with him as he takes the next step in his development." "He capped off a productive career at Michigan with a trip to the Frozen Four and has impressed our staff over the past couple of years with his leadership and strong two-way game. "We're excited to officially welcome Matty to our organization," Kraken GM Ron Francis told NHL.com.
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