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Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / August 25
Kraken’s Youth Movement Has Jason Botterill Excited About What’s Ahead
The Seattle Kraken are entering the 2026-27 season with a noticeably different outlook than they had a year ago. There is a legitimate youth movement taking shape in Seattle, and general manager Jason Botterill is embracing it.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21
Kraken sign Bobby McMann to six-year extension
The Kraken made a move to add a winger when they acquired Mackie Samoskevich from Florida. Now, they’ve made a move to keep another one.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11
Kraken adding recently fired Canucks executive to front office
Patrick Allvin was a nominee for the 2024 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award. After a horrible 2025-26 season, the Vancouver Canucks fired Allvin.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30
Kraken’s Jessica Campbell to explore options this summer
The Seattle Kraken could have a bench spot to fill this summer. Assistant coach Jessica Campbell is set to be a free agent for the first time since being promoted to the NHL in 2024.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / April 30
Kraken’s Jessica Campbell to explore other coaching opportunities
A notable member of the Seattle Kraken coaching staff is moving on. On Thursday, general manager Jason Botterill announced that assistant coach Jessica Campbell will be moving on from the organization, allowing her to seek out a new coaching opportunity elsewhere in the NHL.
Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Jessica Campbell not returning to Kraken bench after 2 seasons
Jessica Campbell has spent the last two seasons as an assistant on the Seattle Kraken’s bench, but she will be leaving the team to explore new opportunities, general manager Jason Botterill announced on Thursday.
Seattle Kraken News / ESPN / April 22
Kraken CEO: Botterill 'not threatened' by audit 
Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke said general manager Jason Botterill is encouraging an internal audit as the team looks for ways to improve after failing to make the postseason for a third straight year.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / April 9
What is Jason Botterill’s fate after Ron Francis’ departure?
The Seattle Kraken became the latest NHL team to send shockwaves through their organization this week, parting ways with president of hockey operations
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 8
3 landing spots for Patrik Laine ahead of the trade deadline
Patrik Laine’s time with the Montreal Canadiens appears to be all but over. After just 57 games in the red, blue, and white, the Finnish sniper is widely expected to be on the move before the March 6 trade deadline, with reports suggesting the next time he takes the ice, it will be in a different jersey.
Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5
Seattle Kraken Searching for Offensive Boost as Trade Market Heats Up
The Seattle Kraken continue to explore the trade market for an offensive addition, and general manager Jason Botterill has remained active in trying to upgrade the club’s top six.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 7, 2025
1 move Seattle Kraken should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason
The Seattle Kraken weren’t overly busy this offseason in free agency, though general manager Jason Botterill did acquire a handful of players via trade.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 23, 2025
NHL News: Arbitration Dates, Kappo Kakko Re-signs and Porter Martone Heading to NCAA
Puck Pedia: Salary arbitration hearing dates. Arvid Soderblom – Chicago Blackhawks – July 28th Maxim Tsyplakov – New York Islanders – July 29th Dylan Samberg
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / July 21, 2025
Are the Seattle Kraken a playoff contender in 2025-26?
Now officially in the Kraken general manager’s chair, Jason Botterill has spent the first half of the non-playing months tinkering with Seattle’s roster—but not overhauling it completely.
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / June 24, 2025
Jason Botterill’s Kraken roster reshape has begun after pair of notable trades
Newly promoted Seattle Kraken general manager Jason Botterill has stated on several occasions that he intends to be active this summer as he attempts to reshape the team’s roster into a playoff contender.
Seattle Kraken News / Rinksiders / April 23, 2025
The Seattle Kraken have promoted Jason Botterill to General Manager
Though the playoffs are only a few days old, the Seattle Kraken have already started to make some moves following their disappointing 2024-25 regular season.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 22, 2025
Are the Seattle Kraken Heading Down the Path of the Buffalo Sabres?
Ever since the Seattle Kraken joined the NHL, questions have surrounded how they constructed their team and handled their business. From the expansion draft to last offseason, the Kraken have been looked at as a team that could be better, but they decided on a long path to success.
Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / April 22, 2025
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 Botterill to executive vice president and general manager.
Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21, 2025
Kraken Fire Head Coach Dan Bylsma After One Season, Promote Botterill to GM
The Seattle Kraken are making major changes after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, parting ways with head coach Dan Bylsma after just one season and promoting assistant GM Jason Botterill to the general manager role.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21, 2025
Kraken to name Ron Francis president, Jason Botterill GM
It turns out that relieving head coach Dan Bylsma of his duties isn’t the only notable change coming for the Kraken Monday.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 23, 2024
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Seattle Kraken, and the Columbus Blue Jackets
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Frank Seravalli mentioned to Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now radio that the Edmonton Oilers might have asked the Seattle Kraken for permission to talk with Jason Botterill about their vacant GM position.
Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / June 16, 2020
Buffalo Sabres fire GM Jason Botterill
The Buffalo Sabres have fired GM Jason Botterill, along with Assistant GMs Randy Sexton and Steve Greely. Kevyn Adams, the Sabres' senior VP of business administration, was named general manager to replace Botterill.
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