Matty Beniers is a name that hockey fans around the world are familiar with. The 18-year-old forward is one of the top prospects in the 2021 NHL Draft and is expected to be a top-five pick. He’s already made history by being the first American-born player to be named the top prospect in the draft.
But now, there’s a chance that Beniers could make even more history. It’s been reported that the Seattle Kraken, the NHL’s newest expansion team, are considering giving Beniers the honor of being the first player to receive a ‘C’ on his sweater since 2022.
If this happens, it would be a huge honor for Beniers and a major milestone for the Kraken organization. It would also be a big statement about how highly the team values Beniers and his potential as a leader.
The Kraken have yet to officially announce their plans for Beniers, but it’s clear that they are very interested in him and his potential as a leader. He’s already been praised for his leadership qualities and his ability to motivate his teammates. He’s also shown that he can handle pressure and perform well in big moments.
It’s still too early to tell if Beniers will be the first player to receive a ‘C’ on a Kraken sweater since 2022, but it’s certainly something to keep an eye on. If he does, it would be a huge honor for him and a major milestone for the Kraken organization. It would also be a big statement about how highly they value Beniers and his potential as a leader.
