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 ...

This season couldn't have gone much worse for the Kraken, and there was little evidence that things would improve under coach Dan Bylsma and GM Ron Francis.

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 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 ...

The Seattle Kraken announced Tuesday they have promoted GM Ron Francis to president of hockey operations and Jason Botterill ...

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, 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 ...

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 Seattle Kraken are sticking with general manager Ron Francis. Earlier Tuesday, Kraken CEO Todd Leiweke confirmed that Francis will remain as the club’s GM for the upcoming 2025-26 season ...

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

A day 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 ...