# POWER MOVE: Seattle Kraken Welcomes Melinda French Gates and Why Her Stake TRANSFORMS the Franchise

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Podcast: [Locked On Kraken - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Kraken](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kraken-daily-podcast-on-the-seattle-kraken-4014741)
Published: 2026-06-02T16:00:00+00:00
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Seattle Kraken welcome Melinda French Gates as minority owner, signaling a major shift in the franchise’s future. With her $30 billion net worth and global philanthropic clout, the Kraken’s ownership group secures fresh financial firepower just as Seattle eyes the high-stakes NBA expansion and the potential return of the SuperSonics. Does this unprecedented investment give the Kraken a new edge both on and off the ice?

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