Everyone pining for the 2021 puck drop for NHL Seattle shares the same thought: Do we really have to wait that long? Well, yes and no. Yes, the calendar can't be edited down. But, it might go faster than we think.
Consider that one year ago today, Dec. 4, 2018, the National Hockey League awarded Seattle its 32nd franchise. There was supreme joy and lots of toasts. Stick taps all around. It seems like yesterday. And so we're celebrating all over again with a look back on what has been accomplished in the last 365 days.
Year of Milestones
The first official year of NHL Seattle was one of leadership moves, arena progress and, yes, scouting of players who might play here in 2021