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Looks like Samantha Holloway is missing from the owner list, I think she is also co-chair. Moedk (talk) 10:36, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Moedk Do you have a source we can verify that with? —C.Fred (talk) 11:29, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I googled “samantha holloway seattle kraken” and found quite a few reliable sources backing up this statement. If Moedk edits the page with this info and a source cited, that would be a good thing for the article. White 720 (talk) 13:11, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I just wondered who the woman, named Sam, that together with Tod Leiweke, presented the extension of Ron Francis, and google it. I don't know if she is majority or minoritet owner, but added her to minority, one article I saw mentioned she is equal owner, but I couldn't tell if that was equal to her father David Bonderman or just the other minority owners. And I can't make out if she is Chair or Co-Chair, articles differ. Moedk (talk) 20:27, 1 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The team has just won their 100th game (https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/seattle-kraken-100th-franchise-win); where would this be most relevant? Thanks! .pxrtypoisxn. (talk) 02:42, 7 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Nowhere, really. Any non-ephemeral professional franchise gets there sooner or later, and it's not particularly noteworthy beyond a single sentence in the game writeup in the newspapers. Ravenswing 05:18, 7 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Nothing about assistant coach Jessica Campbell? Seems like an oversight given the historic nature of the selection as first female NHL coach. Johnhwynne (talk) 13:56, 6 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Feel free to add it! Ravenswing 16:32, 6 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

This review is transcluded from Talk:Seattle Kraken/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.

Nominator: XR228 (talk · contribs) 01:59, 23 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Reviewer: Verylongandmemorable (talk · contribs) 23:51, 7 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose, spelling, and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable, as shown by a source spot-check.

   a (reference section): b (inline citations to reliable sources): c (OR): d (copyvio and plagiarism):

   9.9% on copyvio, so plagiarism very unlikely. See ref spot-check below for details

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars, etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free content have non-free use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

   Images are all appropriate and have alt-text. Some images are left-aligned, which isn't recommended by MOS:IMAGELOC, but this is minor and not part of good article criteria.

7. Overall:

   Pass/Fail:

Checking 10% of references, selected by RNG: 15, 17, 33, 38, 46, 57, 68, 73, 75, 91, 95, 98, 114

• 15: KOMO (local news org), confirms Kraken hired Ron Francis as GM in 2019
• 17: Washington Post (pay walled but I added an archive link), confirms Kraken name/branding announced in June 2020
• 33: NHL, confirms Mark Giordano named first captain
• 38: Sportsnet Canada, confirms Kraken played first home game against Canucks, doesn't mention result
• 46: NHL, confirms Kraken became first team to sweep 7 game road trip
• 57: ESPN, confirms Kraken fired head coach on April 29th, 2024
• 68: KUOW (local news), confirms Kraken proposed community rink built on old parking lot
• 73: ESPN, confirms tradition of tossing toy salmon based on pike place market attraction
• 75: Seattle Times, confirms Ben Wooley hired as new organist
• 91: Seattle Times, confirms Eddie Olczyk joining Kraken broadcast booth
• 95: ESPN, confirms Kraken hired first black full-time NHL play-by-play announcer
• 98: NHL, confirms Kraken hired Al Kinisky, formerly commentator for Everett Silvertips
• 114: Sporting News, confirms Marshawn Lynch and Macklemore as investors in Kraken

Section is well structured with good historic background. Love the note to explain record format without cluttering the main text. Some minor prose notes:

• From 2012 on as the NHL's interest in Seattle as a market rose, the city was positioned as a locale for expansion or a relocating team pending a viable arena. - a bit overly complex, could be more straightforward like "Beginning in 2012, as the NHL showed increased interest in Seattle, the city was considered a potential site for expansion or relocation, contingent on a suitable arena."
• On July 28, 2021, the Kraken started their inaugural free agency strongly - unless "strongly" comes directly from a source, seems overly editorial, could just be "On July 28, 2021, the Kraken started their inaugural free agency, signing forwards..."
• The Kraken's second season was far superior to their first in terms of winning - strange phrasing, maybe "In their second season, the Kraken improved from 27 to 46 wins" or even just "The Kraken improved significantly in their second season"

Well structured, good use of links and clear explanation for each element.

No real notes, I like the phrasing of "He is said to be" for Buoy's backstory

• On October 20, 2022, The Kraken -> "On October 20, 2022, the Kraken"

I added an opening paragraph to this section, explaining the basics of the minor league hierarchy, I thought it could be useful for a reader familiar with the NHL but not with minor leagues or development systems.

Looks detailed and well-formatted, and matches with my spot checks for records and current roster.

@XR228: Thank you for your patience on this review, I know I had a long gap between starting and finishing, but I enjoyed going through this article in detail; I find it to be well written and constructed. I have some minor formatting/prose comments above so I will put this review on hold. Feel free to answer at your own pace.Verylongandmemorable (talk) 21:36, 31 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]