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 Seattle Kraken weren’t overly busy this offseason in free agency, though general manager Jason Botterill did acquire a handful of players via trade.
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.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A restructuring within the front office of the Seattle Kraken is expected to see assistant general manager Jason Botterill elevated to the top job, reports Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.
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.
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.