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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?
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kraken fire coach Dan Bylsma after one season. AP source says Jason Botterill to replace Ron Francis as GM
The Kraken regressed after Bylsma took over for Dave Hakstol, who coached them for their first four seasons of existence and ...
Seattle Kraken fire coach Dan Bylsma. Botterill to replace Francis as GM, AP source says
The Seattle Kraken fired coach Dan Bylsma on Monday, ending his tenure after one season that concluded far out of playoff ...
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.
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Seattle Kraken Announce Changes to Hockey Operations Department
2025 — The Seattle Kraken today announced key leadership changes within the organization’s hockey operations department. Ron Francis elevates to President of Hockey Operations and Jason ...