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After making coaching, front office changes, Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend
A day after firing coach Dan Bylsma and promoting longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, the ...
Kraken Announce Front Office Shakeup
On Monday, the Kraken moved on from Stanley Cup-winning head coach Dan Bylsma after just one season at the helm. Now, the ...
Kraken Fire Former Stanley Cup Champion Head Coach
The Seattle Kraken have fired head coach Dan Bylsma after one season at the helm, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports. The ...
After firing Dan Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Ron Francis, with Jason Botterill replacing him as GM
After firing coach Dan Bylsma, the Seattle Kraken have promoted longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey ...
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Seattle Kraken Announce Changes to Hockey Operations Department
Seattle, Wash — April 22, 2025 — The Seattle Kraken today announced key leadership changes within the organization’s hockey ...
Was Kraken GM Ron Francis held to same standard as coach Dan Bylsma?
The Kraken showed an encouraging commitment to winning and accountability in firing coach Dan Bylsma. But did they do enough?
Rangers trade proposal lands Kraken's Jared McCann after playoff miss
A fan-proposed trade sends Kraken forward Jared McCann to the Rangers for a haul of future assets. Does it make sense?
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Botterill named Kraken general manager, Francis promoted to president
Jason Botterill was named general manager of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. He replaces Ron Francis, the team's first GM, who ...
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Seattle Kraken fire coach Dan Bylsma, make change at GM
The Seattle Kraken are firing Dan Bylsma and will begin a "full search" for a coach, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and ...
What Should New Kraken GM Botterill Do To Avoid A Repeat Of His Results In Buffalo?
Botterill has to make more tough decisions – including who will be the next coach of the team – to push the Kraken back into ...
Seattle Kraken promote Jason Botterill to GM, retain Ron Francis in different role
Francis now is the Kraken's president of hockey operations, as his former assistant takes over as GM and executive vice president.
After firing Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Francis, with Botterill replacing him as GM
A day after firing coach Dan Bylsma, the Seattle Kraken have promoted longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, with assistant Jason Botterill taking over day-to-day resp ...