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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?
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Why Seattle Kraken moved on from coach Dan Bylsma and what’s next
There was widespread surprise when news leaked out that Dan Bylsma, who helped fortify the Kraken’s farm system, would only ...
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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Kraken GM Ron Francis replaced by Jason Botterill in front-office restructure
The onus is on Botterill to pick a winner for the stalled-out franchise. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported that Bylsma signed a ...
Kraken promote Ron Francis to president, Jason Botterill to GM
The Seattle Kraken announced Tuesday they have promoted GM Ron Francis to president of hockey operations and Jason Botterill ...
Ron Francis’ Tenure as Kraken GM: Average at Best
Ron Francis' time as Kraken GM has been described as 'average' with a lack of aggression in his management style. His decisions in the expansion draft and subsequent player signings have not yielded ...