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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke confirmed that GM Ron Francis will remain with the team next season. It's the second consecutive season where the Kraken entered with high hopes of making the ...

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

The team’s only general manager to date, Ron Francis, was elevated to president of hockey operations while handing over some of the day-to-day business of roster management. Jason Botterill ...