In isolation, the Seattle Kraken’s 2-1 loss in Game 7 to the Dallas Stars represents a disappointing end to their 2022-23 campaign. They came within a single game – a single goal – of advancing to the Western Conference Final in only their second season of existence as a fully-fledged NHL franchise. No one is ever guaranteed a berth in the league’s final four or beyond, so failing to capitalize on such a glorious opportunity can leave quite a bitter taste.
With Seattle’s playoff run now in the rearview, I can revisit my preseason predictions to simultaneously evaluate my prognostication skills and review the Kraken’s second season of existence. So, let’s
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