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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?
Why the Kraken’s firing of Dan Bylsma and reported reassigning of Ron Francis are necessary
This season couldn't have gone much worse for the Kraken, and there was little evidence that things would improve under coach ...
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 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 ...
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
Commentary: Was Kraken GM Ron Francis held to same standard as coach Dan Bylsma?
Ron Francis wore a black pullover and black pants to announce the firing of the Seattle Kraken’s first coach. The general ...
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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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 ...