Sports Release the Kraken! Seattle, NHL’s 32nd team, unveils name and logo July 23, 2020Jimmy Hascup, USA TODAYComments Off on Release the Kraken! Seattle, NHL’s 32nd team, unveils name and logo The Kraken will begin their season in 2021-22. The nickname is a nod to mythological creature and "S" in logo pays homage to Seattle Metropolitans.