Seattle Kraken Can't Win Big Names | Spokane News

Seattle’s Kraken are struggling to attract top-tier talent despite stellar facilities and community ties, as star players like Jason Robertson and Artemi Panarin have passed on lucrative offers to join the team. With a record that hasn’t matched their investment, the franchise is now turning inward — conducting an audit and listening to captains and coaches — to understand why elite players keep walking away. CEO Tod Leiweke admits the team must better sell Seattle’s appeal, but until the on-ice product proves consistent contention, even the best location and people won’t be enough to convince the game’s biggest stars to stay. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/973d965608b4d655