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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?
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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 operations, with assistant Jason Botterill taking over day-to-day ...
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Kraken GM Ron Francis replaced by Jason Botterill in front-office restructure
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 ...
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Kraken promote Ron Francis to president, Jason Botterill to GM
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 ...
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Commentary: Was Kraken GM Ron Francis held to same standard as coach Dan Bylsma?
On April 29, 2024, 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 ...
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Kraken address leadership shake-ups after missing NHL playoffs again
SEATTLE — In what was supposed to be Ron Francis’ end-of-season media presser, it became the introduction of the next wave of Seattle Kraken leadership. Kraken addressed its significant ...