NHL News and Notes from Monday, October 11th, 2021

News

• The Seattle Kraken announced their first ever leadership group that features defenseman Mark Giordano as the clubs inaugural team captain.
  • For more read Scott’s article on the Kraken’s leadership announcement here.

Captain of the Seattle Kraken has a nice ring to it.

We’re proud to announce Mark Giordano (@MarkGio05) as the first-ever Captain in our organization’s history. pic.twitter.com/zHu95dI1Lm

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) October 11, 2021

• PIT v. TB – 730p ET/430p PT
• SEA v. VGK – 10p ET/7p PT

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts: The Podcast came out with their Eastern Conference preview. (SportsNet)
• Take a look at the Los Angeles Kings new alternate jersey for the 2021-22 season. (LA Kings Insider)
• The American Hockey League has announced 10 women as part of their on ice officials. Amalie Benjamin explains how this takes us one step closer to barriers being broken in the NHL. (NHL)