PROMPT 2, WRITTEN

As usual, the Carolina Kraken have seen a fair amount of player callups this season, as well as the inevitable and dreaded loss of good folks to Inactivity. Why are the Kraken in such high demand? Is it just because we're all such cool and amazing people? Definitely. Still, with the loss of our top defenseman, Granny Pan Pan, who has gone on to the be the number one contender for Rookie of the Year in the SHL, the blue line took a hit. Additionally, the loss of Cormac Ponaire will be felt, on and off the ice. We had some impressive performances from our rookie class last season and made a quality, if lone, addition in this seasons draft.

The outlook is good. Carolina seems to be trapped in a cycle of being perennially competitive, but unable to close. Ever a bridesmaid, never a bride. Hopefully this is the year we can come up with the Big Dub.