SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken have made their final payment of the $650 million expansion fee on Friday, allowing them to make trades and sign free agents.
The Kraken are now officially the NHL’s 32nd team.
SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken have made their final payment of the $650 million expansion fee on Friday, allowing them to make trades and sign free agents.
The Kraken are now officially the NHL’s 32nd team.
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