RealGM

Posted: **Fri Apr 30, 2021 5:24 pm**

The Seattle Kraken are free to make trades and sign players after making their final expansion payment to the NHL.

Seattle owners paid $650 million to become the 32nd franchise. The Kraken begin play next season.

Posted: **Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:28 pm**

With all the protesting there they should have named them the Seattle Karens.

Seattle Kraken Officially Become 32nd NHL Franchise