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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 ...
Kraken promote Ron Francis to president, Jason Botterill to GM
The Seattle Kraken announced Tuesday they have promoted GM Ron Francis to president of hockey operations and Jason Botterill ...
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Francis becomes Kraken president, Botterill new GM
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 Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Francis, with 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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After making coaching, front office changes, Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend
“I thought our team could use more structure, more details in our approach,” Francis said of Bylsma’s dismissal. “And, at the ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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After making coaching, front office changes, Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend
Former general manager Ron Francis was promoted to team president ... Expectations weren’t terribly high for the Kraken in a tough Western Conference, but the team took some notable steps ...