The Kraken had a sophomore season for the ages. First in the Pacific division for portions of the regular season schedule, they slipped somewhat as the months rolled by, but comfortably made the playoffs as the first Wildcard seed. That alone would have satisfied the fanbase, and represented a massive step forward for the National Hockey League’s newest club, but the Kraken wanted more than making the dance. They dethroned the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche and took another very talented team in the Dallas Stars right to the brink, losing a tightly fought, seven game series and starting…