Introducing the Seattle Kraken!

[GrandmaSlices51631]

Someone on Reddit somehow already got a tattoo. I think the hybrid of the two logos actually makes both come together much better:

When I saw the anchor on the shoulder patch I thought it was the best thing this Jersey had going. I personally think the standalone S looks awkward, this is much better design for a center crest. Oh well.

 

[zbubble]

Should have been the Seattle Grunge with flannel jerseys and ripped pants but I guess this is it. Can’t believe that’s the best crest logo someone came up with though.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Someone on Reddit somehow already got a tattoo. I think the hybrid of the two logos actually makes both come together much better:

That looks great

 

[VanillaCoke]

Someone on Reddit somehow already got a tattoo. I think the hybrid of the two logos actually makes both come together much better:

Thats bad, but yet its better. 1st logo in franchise history deserves better than an S my younger brother could draw in legit 30 mins.

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

Too much like the Seahawks

I've beat this dead horse today enough, but after taking a break and returning to this thread, I do think they could've done much better. Plenty of franchises from different pro leagues in the same market have similar color schemes. I'd rather see their color scheme mirror a team with many of the same fans in their city than something that resembles the Tennessee Titans. I also think going with the neon green (or some green) as an accent would make their uniforms more unique among the many NHL teams that use Navy. The Green is a nod to the Emerald State and would make them stand out much more.

I still think the Red striping seems random. It works much better on the Vegas unis. My take is if they went with the tattoo posted as the crest and made the accent color some green this uniform would be really something nice.

 

[Anglesmith]

I'm going to assume that everyone who complains about the logo being too bland also hates the Habs' logo.

It's not a competition to add as many elements in as possible. They explained their goals with this logo and branding, and I'd agree that they accomplished them.

 

[LTIR]

So they didn't think about all the possible crack related jokes when selecting the name?

 

[LeighDx59]

Personally I think they nailed everything, its looks way better than I was expecting it to.

 

[El Travo]

I think it's because it sounds lame. Not a lot of people know much about pelicans and just associate them with any other type of bird.

To me the lamest names in professional North American sports are:

Vegas Golden Knights (I just have no idea how they arrived at this)
Anaheim Ducks (at least Mighty Ducks was unique, when they removed that it was just bizarre)
Toronto Raptors (this one is just absurd, making a name out of a movie from a couple years before)
Brooklyn Nets (could not get more bland than this)
Utah Jazz (I kind of like Jazz as a name, but not in Utah)
Washington Wizards (it sounds generic but also doesn't make sense to the place in any way)

And then a bunch of them just sound too generic:

Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Carolina Panthers
Atlanta Falcons
Philadelphia Eagles
Atlanta Hawks
Golden State Warriors
Florida Panthers
Arizona Coyotes
Detroit Tigers

Don't forget the Edmonton Football Team.

 

[Cas]

So they didn't think about all the possible crack related jokes when selecting the name?

I wouldn't worry about random people making insufferably lame and offensive puns on the internet.

 

[Forge]

Personally I think they nailed everything, its looks way better than I was expecting it to.

Same here. I was already looking for gear on the nhl shop lol

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

The name is bad. It's what happens when you go by what's favorable on the twitter.
The main logo is extremely bland, and as said before very baseball like.
The secondary logo is very nice
The colors are extremely overused
That tattoo above that mixes the two logos makes a MUCH better main logo

 

[CraigBillington]

I'm going to assume that everyone who complains about the logo being too bland also hates the Habs' logo.

It's not a competition to add as many elements in as possible. They explained their goals with this logo and branding, and I'd agree that they accomplished them.

100%. I'm a less is more kind of guy, I've always felt a child should be able to draw a team's logo, with some struggles haha. Except Chicago. That's not an easy one to draw, but it's still a beauty

Personally I think they nailed everything, its looks way better than I was expecting it to.

When it was becoming apparent that the name was gonna be Kraken, I was disappointed. Once I saw the jersey, I was quite impressed. I wanted to hate it because of the name alone, but that home jersey has instantly become one of my favourites in the league. This is from someone who has disliked the majority of new jersey designs in the last 25 years.

 

[bov]

I don't like the name but they did a great job of keeping it simple with the logos, nice little touches with the primary "S". Really well done.

 

[Matchbox 18]

??? Oklahoma? Lol

It’s a nod to the SuperSonics moving there

 

[VaporTrail]

Lol getting tattoos
..watch the team fold

 

[SI90]

Someone on Reddit somehow already got a tattoo. I think the hybrid of the two logos actually makes both come together much better:

Wow!! The “S” interlocking with the Anchor is Sick!!!

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Surge was my pick to tie in with the water theme and tech surge/boom

Like that color scheme above, not a fan of that logo but the emerald green goes well with the golden yellow in my opinion

 

[roccerfeller]

They don't have to be named after something only locals would "get", my dude.

ok, then educate me

what’s the significance? I’m not well versed or aware what it is

this thread has been moving fast so i may have missed it

 

[Pens x]

Totems was my favorite option that has actual history, plus I used to main a Shaman In WoW lol

I don’t think the candle culture would like this name.

 

[TheSituation]

I feel like it needs some Action green. It's become the de facto color of Seattle sports

 

[Mr Positive]

I don’t think the candle culture would like this name.

and maybe later, PETA will come for the animal names, such as the Penguins!

 

[njdevils1982]

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I'll drink to that name

oh c'mon…you're drinkin' 'cause of '67 and the long wait ….still…..

 

[Tkachuk4MVP]

Love the name and jersey.

 

[njdevils1982]

Wow!! The “S” interlocking with the Anchor is Sick!!!

real or photoshop, dont care


that is real nice.