Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke issued a statement reading, “David had a love for the Pacific Northwest, and a passion for sports and music that came together when he founded the NHL’s 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken and rebuilt Climate Pledge Arena, alongside his partners at OVG (Oak View Group).

The Seattle Kraken celebrated Indigenous Peoples Night at Climate Pledge Arena as part of their Kraken Common Thread initiative, honoring the connection between hockey and Indigenous communities. The event highlighted the team's commitment to inclusivity and unity, with a focus on diversity.

A day later after his death, the Kraken, the team David Bonderman helped bring to life, honored its late owner before a matchup against the Bruins at Climate Pledge Arena.