- Kraken make final payment, officially become 32nd NHL team
- Seattle club will build roster through 21 July expansion draft
The Seattle Kraken are free to make trades and sign players after making their final expansion payment to the NHL.
Seattle owners paid $650m to become the 32nd franchise. The Kraken begin play next season.
Signed, sealed, delivered. ✅
On what is a monumental day for hockey in the Pacific Northwest, the #SeaKraken share their thoughts on the meaning of today & what’s next for the @NHL‘s 32nd franchise → https://t.co/LANabjaipd pic.twitter.com/6EgycmxXGn
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