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 ...

Jason Botterill was named executive vice president and general manager of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. He replaces Ron ...

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

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

After firing head 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 ...

“I have worked closely with Jason for many years at both the NHL and international levels ... have promoted longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, with assistant ...

SEATTLE — On April 29, 2024, Ron Francis wore a black pullover and black ... Hakstol was named a Jack Adams Award finalist for NHL coach of the year. The Kraken promptly backslid toward the ...

Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke confirmed that GM Ron Francis will remain with the ... to have five players from the 2021 draft to play an NHL game after Ville Ottavainen made his NHL debut in ...

Ron Francis has an excellent reputation in the NHL. He is a Hockey Hall of Famer with excellent leadership capabilities. His new position will enable him to work more on the big picture ...

The NHL coaching carousel is starting the spin. The New York Rangers already snagged one of the most highly coveted coaches ...

SEATTLE — In what was supposed to be Ron Francis’ end-of-season media presser ... The new general manager also played in 88 career NHL games with several different clubs.