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Seattle's Expansion NHL Franchise Considering Nickname Reveal amid COVID-19

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The Seattle expansion hockey team could reveal its name and logo while the NHL season remains suspended amid concerns about the coronavirus, according to Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.

There is no current date for an unveiling as the organization is currently waiting to complete trademarking on the name and logo. However, the ongoing pandemic won't necessarily cause a change in plans.

"In theory, coronavirus will not delay our name and will not affect it, but we're in unprecedented times. So I can't say that as soon as the legal process is wrapped up that we'll go with the name," NHL Seattle vice president of corporate communications Katie Townsend said.