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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?
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 ...
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 firing head coach Bylsma, Kraken names Francis president of hockey ops, Botterill GM
After firing head coach Dan Bylsma, the Seattle Kraken have promoted longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of ...
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 ...
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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 address leadership shake-ups after missing NHL playoffs again
Dan Bylsma was let go after his first season, and inaugural general manager Ron Francis will now be the Kraken's president.
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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 ...