Three reasons why the Golden Knights/Kraken is more fun than you'd realize
Not many people talk about the Seattle Kraken/Vegas Golden Knights rivalry. Not many even knows its existence. But here's why you should.
1. The smack talk is real
Not many hockey fans think highly of the Vegas Golden Knights. Granted, that comes with being one of the most successful franchises to start historically. However, the banter between the Kraken and Golden Knights is criminally underrated.
The Seattle Kraken might be your winter classic winners but The Vegas Golden Knights are still your defending Stanley Cup Champions 🤪 so who’s the real winner here? #VegasBorn
— Just Josie (@JosieAve) January 1, 2024
The smack talk between the two franchises has begun, leaving drama and tension in the air. It's a good thing because networks like ESPN and TNT will regularly air these games. The result? Both franchises getting regular exposure to the sports world, making them more successful along the way. This year's Winter Classic is a perfect example.
2. Nobody saw the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken coming
Hockey fans are accustomed to regular superpowers like the Pittsburgh Penguins or Tampa Bay Lightning. However, having both the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken having some success is refreshing. Look at how close we were to having these two as your Western Conference Final last season.
If you told me 6 years ago that we would be one game away from a potential Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken conference finals I would've said "huh? Who is that?"
— The Bratt Pack (@TheBrattPack63) May 15, 2023
The Kraken were one game away from this, falling to the Dallas Stars in last season's Western Conference Semifinals. Granted, Seattle hasn't seen the same success this season, sitting on the outside of the playoff picture. However, that doesn't mean they won't be competitive in the future. That's because...
3. Both the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken have bright futures
The Vegas Golden Knights are your defending Stanley Cup champions. Last season, they dismantled the Florida Panthers, 4-1, to raise Lord Stanley. The Golden Knights just had a busy trade deadline, hoping to repeat as the champions.
The Seattle Kraken have a young core that took down the Colorado Avalanche in last season's Stanley Cup playoffs. Led by a motley crew of Matty Beniers and Jared McCann, the Kraken are poised to take over the NHL.
That leaves hockey fans with the opportunity to usher in a new rivalry. A battle between the two youngest NHL teams, consisting of the big dog vs. the underdog. It's a David vs. Goliath story fit for a Hollywood movie.
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