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.