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 ...

The Seattle Kraken announced Tuesday they have promoted GM Ron Francis to president of hockey operations and Jason Botterill to GM one day after firing coach Dan Bylsma.

by Niko Tamurian, KOMO Sports Director TOPICS: SEATTLE ... the Kraken made public a major shakeup in the front office, moving Ron Francis from General Manager to President of Hockey Operations ...

In Francis' time as as general manager, the Kraken were 142-153-33 over four seasons and won a 2023 playoff series during their lone postseason appearance. He was hired as Seattle's first general ...

The shakeup announced Tuesday comes after the Kraken missed the ... of what we have started here in Seattle and look forward to continuing in my new role as President," Francis said.

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 ...

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 ...

The Seattle Kraken elevated Hall of Famer Ron Francis to president of hockey operations on Tuesday and promoted Jason Botterill to executive vice president and general manager. The move comes one ...

It turns out that relieving head coach Dan Bylsma of his duties isn’t the only notable change coming for the Seattle Kraken Monday ... now serve as the team’s president.