Category: Building A Franchise
You have a unique opportunity to watch a professional hockey team grow from nothing into a NHL powerhouse. Watch as we chronicle every move along the way!
Best News Since Christmas
Boy, it has been a whirlwind few weeks, huh? The Seattle team name and branding announcement, the playoffs got underway, and just this Tuesday the Kraken started the seat selection…
There’s A Kraken The Ice!
Welcome to Jet City Ice — your source for news and commentary for the newest NHL franchise (and your favorite team) the Seattle Kraken! Perhaps this is your first visit,…
This Vast Abyss
I tried to find something topical and witty to start things off with, but nothing seems funny these days. I have a feeling you understand. So, to the point, it’s…
Ron Francis, Cipher
In his “10 Things to Know about Ron Francis” article, Erick provided thorough background on Ron Francis as a player, but what is he like as a GM? NHL fans…
Your New GM: 10 Things To Know About Ron Francis
At last the pieces are coming together. Your Seattle hockey franchise (the one still without a name) has brought it’s first General Manager into the fray. The man behind the…
First Piece to the Puzzle :: Finding a GM — Part Two
In Part One of this article we took a look at some candidates who I think would be bad choices for the General Manager post with our new Seattle team….
What’s In A Team?
So, Seattle, you’ve finally gotten that hockey team. Let the interminable wait begin for a name, a logo and a uniform. Congratulations. Now comes the fun part. For anyone bringing…
First Piece to the Puzzle :: Finding a GM — Part One
The Seattle ownership group has its hands full. They have to decide on the name of the team, the logo, the colors, every single detail related to the still-non-existent farm…
Hometown Heroes
Seattle Hockey Partners, the ownership group behind the NHL’s franchise in Seattle, recently held a ceremony honoring two of the area’s most talented and (at the time) famous professional hockey…