# Why the NHL Knew Seattle Was the PERFECT Expansion City for the Kraken

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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: 2026-09-02T00:44:43+00:00
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Seattle Kraken shatter expectations with historic fan support and a bold brand identity. Can this franchise’s explosive beginnings ignite a new era for NHL expansion teams?

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