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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?
Why the Kraken’s firing of Dan Bylsma and reported reassigning of Ron Francis are necessary
This season couldn't have gone much worse for the Kraken, and there was little evidence that things would improve under coach ...
Former Hartford Whaler great Ron Francis named president of operations for NHL's Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken have promoted general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, with assistant Jason ...
After firing Dan Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Ron Francis, with Jason Botterill replacing him as GM
After firing coach Dan Bylsma, the Seattle Kraken have promoted longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey ...
Seattle Kraken promote Jason Botterill to GM, retain Ron Francis in different role
Francis now is the Kraken's president of hockey operations, as his former assistant takes over as GM and executive vice president.
Kraken tab Ron Francis as president, Jason Botterill as GM
The Seattle Kraken elevated Hall of Famer Ron Francis to president of hockey operations on Tuesday and promoted Jason ...
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Botterill named Kraken general manager, Francis promoted to president
Jason Botterill was named executive vice president and general manager of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. He replaces Ron ...
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Seattle Kraken Announce Coaching Change
Today, the Seattle Kraken announced that they have relieved head coach Dan Bylsma of his duties. “We thank Dan for his ...
Seattle Kraken give roster control to new general manager Jason Botterill in front office shake-up
New executive vice president and general manager Jason Botterill will have the final say in all roster decisions after the ...
Commentary: Was Kraken GM Ron Francis held to same standard as coach Dan Bylsma?
Ron Francis wore a black pullover and black pants to announce the firing of the Seattle Kraken’s first coach. The general ...
After firing Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Francis, with Botterill replacing him as GM
The Seattle Kraken have fired coach Dan Bylsma after just one season. The Kraken regressed after Bylsma took over for Dave ...
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Mike Vorel: Was Kraken GM Ron Francis held to same standard as coach Dan Bylsma?
On Monday, Seattle fired Dan Bylsma after a single season as Hakstol’s successor. The organizational tinker continued Tuesday, as the Kraken promoted Francis to president of hockey operations and ...