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Seattle Kraken Fire Head Coach Dan Bylsma After One Season

Ron Francis elevated to president of hockey operations as Jason Botterill assumes general manager role in organizational restructuring.

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Shane Wright shakes hands with Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis after being selected as the number four overall pick to the Seattle Kraken in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Nov 16, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma speaks to the media after the game against the New York Islanders at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Dan Bylsma was dismissed after leading the Kraken to a 35-41-6 record and missing the playoffs in his lone season as head coach.
  • This marks the Kraken's third head coaching change in three seasons, following the firing of Dave Hakstol in 2024.
  • Ron Francis has been promoted to president of hockey operations, while Jason Botterill steps up as general manager to lead the search for a new coach.
  • The team’s performance has declined sharply since its 100-point season in 2022-23, finishing seventh in the Pacific Division this year with 76 points.
  • Bylsma, who signed a three-year contract in 2024, previously coached the Kraken's AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, to significant success.