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 ...

The Seattle Kraken announced Tuesday they have promoted GM Ron Francis to president of hockey operations and Jason Botterill ...

The Kraken showed an encouraging commitment to winning and accountability in firing coach Dan Bylsma. But did they do enough?

Ron Francis, the Kraken's first general manager, is being replaced by assistant Jason Botterill, who is a former GM for the ...

Transition plan had been in the works for much of the past two years as team looks to emulate others by splitting some duties ...

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 ...

Seattle, Wash — April 22, 2025 — The Seattle Kraken today announced key leadership changes within the organization’s hockey operations department. Ron Francis elevates to President of Hockey ...

Ron Francis wore a black pullover and black pants to announce the firing of the Seattle Kraken’s first coach. The general manager had signed Dave Hakstol to a contract extension barely nine months ...