Gothamite Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, VancouverFan69 said: If the name were pronounced "Krey-kin" instead of "Crack-in", I might grow to tolerate it more. Even as the "Kreyks" in short would make it easier to accept. Unfortunately, Seattle pulled a Minnesota "Wild" and went with bushleague, gimmicky and ridiculous, no matter how great the logos and colours are. I think you may need to expound further. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I mean, there is a right and wrong way to pronounce something. And kray-ken is wrong. https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/kraken https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kraken https://www.dictionary.com/browse/kraken The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VancouverFan69 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 56 minutes ago, Gothamite said: I mean, there is a right and wrong way to pronounce something. And kray-ken is wrong. https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/kraken https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kraken https://www.dictionary.com/browse/kraken I know it's pronounced "Crack-in". Bring on the Krakhead and Krak House mockery. It's such a joke of a team name that it's not "Kraken" me up one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleylash Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 24 minutes ago, VancouverFan69 said: I know it's pronounced "Crack-in". Bring on the Krakhead and Krak House mockery. It's such a joke of a team name that it's not "Kraken" me up one bit. We get it, you're not a fan of the name. Others are, and others who weren't fans at first and openly despised the name (like myself) have been won over by the branding itself. It's a fun name with good logos and an awesome color scheme, that's good enough for me. And mocking happens to every team name, we've been over this before. A brand that's evocative, if capable of being mocked, is better then a brand that's so utterly boring that it loses appeal. This is a league where we have stuff like the Make-Me-Laffs and the Dead Wings; I'm sure opposing fans calling Seattle's fanbase "Krakheads" isn't going to be some disgrace. Besides, it's a better name then "Canucks". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Can’tnucks Cannuckleheads Cannopes We can all play this game. MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I know, right? The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleylash Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, SFGiants58 said: Can’tnucks Cannuckleheads Cannopes We can all play this game. Don't forget the Cannots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 And the CanRiots. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverFan69 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Ridleylash said: We get it, you're not a fan of the name. Others are, and others who weren't fans at first and openly despised the name (like myself) have been won over by the branding itself. It's a fun name with good logos and an awesome color scheme, that's good enough for me. And mocking happens to every team name, we've been over this before. A brand that's evocative, if capable of being mocked, is better then a brand that's so utterly boring that it loses appeal. This is a league where we have stuff like the Make-Me-Laffs and the Dead Wings; I'm sure opposing fans calling Seattle's fanbase "Krakheads" isn't going to be some disgrace. Besides, it's a better name then "Canucks". "Kraken" is a better name than "Canucks". Really?? You just love "kraken" up sarcasm. A little too much sun for you, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henburg Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I mean in a vacuum, Canucks is just as goofy as Kraken. Arguably, it's goofier really. That doesn't matter though, because the team built history behind it and now it's considered an iconic NHL identity. Time and/or success can heal pretty much any nickname, and I don't think it will take long for this one to do just the same for many skeptics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 18 minutes ago, VancouverFan69 said: "Kraken" is a better name than "Canucks". Really?? You just love "kraken" up sarcasm. A little too much sun for you, eh? Jeebus. Gain a sense of humor, please. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-mer Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I havent seen these posted, but a nicer look at jersey renders... Not 100% accurate i'm assuming with number font and whatnot, but a nicer look at them and i think it makes them look a lot nicer than what we've seen so far. It changed my opinion on the road slightly. It pains me to say it since this style is getting overdone i feel, but the road could benefit from having the whole sleeve carry over from the home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverFan69 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 27 minutes ago, -kj said: Jeebus. Gain a sense of humor, please. Sorry, couldn't find "Good Humour" ice-cream so I had to settle for good ol' Breyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayne Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 46 minutes ago, B-mer said: I havent seen these posted, but a nicer look at jersey renders... Not 100% accurate i'm assuming with number font and whatnot, but a nicer look at them and i think it makes them look a lot nicer than what we've seen so far. It changed my opinion on the road slightly. It pains me to say it since this style is getting overdone i feel, but the road could benefit from having the whole sleeve carry over from the home. So which one is it? The dark sleeve or the one with the white at the top? I'm Danny fkn Heatley, I play for myself. That's what fkn all stars do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_tattoos Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 9 hours ago, ghost316 said: Looking forward to uniforms, alts, mascot, promotions, etc. Do the Redwings have a costumed octopus mascot? Hotter Than July > Thriller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 22 hours ago, VancouverFan69 said: If the name were pronounced "Krey-kin" instead of "Crack-in", I might grow to tolerate it more. Even as the "Kreyks" in short would make it easier to accept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-mer Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Bayne said: So which one is it? The dark sleeve or the one with the white at the top? The dark one is an edit on what I think looks better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4One Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Ridleylash said: Besides, it's a better name then "Canucks". You kray-zie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 1 hour ago, henburg said: now it's considered an iconic NHL identity Citation needed. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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