Seattle's Star Problem: Perception or Reality?

The Kraken have been aggressive in the free agent market, yet something keeps preventing them from landing the marquee names that transform franchises. Whether it's a branding issue, a market perception problem, or something deeper in their front office approach, Seattle's inability to attract elite talent is becoming a pattern worth examining. The franchise has money, they have a decent roster, but they keep coming up short when the big fish are available.