Ha, you just got click-baited. BUT in my defense, you WILL know the Seattle mascot by tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. eastern.
The franchise released a teaser video across all social media platforms earlier today that had people in a frenzy. The debut of the team name was set to release months ago but was put on hold due to obvious reasons. Finally, as sports are starting to make their long awaited return, the Seattle brass decided it's the right time to release the name for the 32nd franchise in the the modern day NHL.
The most popular speculation is the Kraken, and the video hints towards that with little subtlety. But that still leaves the door open on numerous other possible marine animals that could potentially fill the role.
The other popular option surrounding the team's mascot is the Sockeyes, which is a weird but interesting looking type of Salmon found near the Washington area. It's a mean looking bugger with a blood red body and a contrasting green head. Originally, when the video first released, I figured there was no way it was anything other than the Kraken considering the boat looked to be out on the ocean. But after doing a little digging, Sockeyes, while beginning their lives in fresh water, can eventually transition into salt water. This leaves the door on the Neapolitan fish.
But the evidence for the Kraken is just too much. Jerry Bruckheimer, known for his role in the production of The Pirates of the Caribbean, is a part owner of the team. It only makes sense that a man who used a Kraken in his popular movie series would love to put it on an NHL sweater. Not to mention the leaks coming out a few short months ago claiming the mascot to be the Kraken, and if there's one thing i've learn about NHL marketing: Believe the leaks.
The consensus on the Kraken seems to be split down the middle on social media. Some love the idea of a mythical creature, while others think it's too jagged and seems too much of a stretch. Personally, I have always lobbied for the Sockeyes for the simple fact that rolls off the tongue. I also have to admit the sockeye looks cool; easily a top five fish in my books.
But I wouldn't mind the Kraken, I just need one thing to happen: Please, i'm begging you, don't mess up the logo. We have seen the NHL produce some of the most basic, boring, blan, bleh logos in all of sports, with many being simple script. If you're going to take on the Kraken, just do it justice. Make it mean-looking, make it ruthless, for God's sake make it hold the Space Needle.
I'll be fine with whatever comes our way with Seattle just as long as i don't have to suffer through another crap sandwich that is word marks. Please Jerry, bring it home for us. I'd be okay with this too...
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