US EditionAfter making coaching, front office changes, Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend
- The Seattle Kraken fired Coach Dan Bylsma after a seventh-place finish in the Pacific Division and a poor season overall.
- Ron Francis was promoted to team president, while Jason Botterill took over as general manager to manage day-to-day responsibilities.
- Co-Owner Samantha Holloway expressed the desire for the Kraken to become a "sustained playoff team" in the future.
- Botterill emphasized the need for a new coaching direction and roster improvements for the team to compete for the Stanley Cup in the future.
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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 Seattle Kraken recognize much work is needed to get the franchise back into the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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