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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?
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 ...
After firing Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Francis, with Botterill replacing him as GM
The Seattle Kraken have fired coach Dan Bylsma after just one season. The Kraken regressed after Bylsma took over for Dave ...
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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 ...
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Botterill named Kraken general manager, Francis promoted to president
Jason Botterill was named executive vice president and general manager of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. He replaces Ron ...
Kraken tab Ron Francis as president, Jason Botterill as GM
The Seattle Kraken elevated Hall of Famer Ron Francis to president of hockey operations on Tuesday and promoted Jason ...
Kraken CEO Confirms Ron Francis Will Remain As General Manager
Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke confirmed that GM Ron Francis will remain with the team next season.
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Kraken’s Ron Francis to return for fifth season as general manager
The Seattle Kraken are sticking with general manager Ron Francis. Earlier Tuesday, Kraken CEO Todd Leiweke confirmed that ...
Former Hartford Whaler great Ron Francis named president of operations for NHL's Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken have promoted general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, with assistant Jason ...
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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Kraken to name Ron Francis president, Jason Botterill GM
It turns out that relieving head coach Dan Bylsma of his duties isn’t the only notable change coming for the Kraken Monday.
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After making coaching, front office changes, Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend
Former general manager Ron Francis was promoted to team president, with previous assistant general manager Jason Botterill filling his void to take over day-to-day responsibilities. Francis ...