Morning Skate: Seattle time

Thursday is here, and it's a pretty big day in NHL circles.

Why is a random July Thursday a big day for the NHL?

Today's the day we learn the name of the new Seattle NHL franchise!

LET'S SPECULATE.

Today's highlight

There's the teaser! Surely there are clues to be found in there. We'll know by noon Eastern time!

Today's discussion topic

Well...what do you think the name will be?