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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 24
2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Class Announced
The 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Class is here. Lanny McDonald, the Chair of the Hockey Hall of Fame board, and Ron Francis, the Chair of the Selection Committee, shared the news of the eight individuals who will be forever enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17
Free-agent focus for Seattle Kraken
Free agency is less than a month away and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Kraken.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 15
Ron Francis Trade Tree: Hartford Whalers to Pittsburgh Penguins
Some of the best NHL trade trees show when history is made. The Wayne Gretzky trade tree shows the growth of hockey in the United States as the best player moved south of the border.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / April 22
Ron Francis’ tenure as Kraken GM was average at best
The Seattle Kraken have restructured their front office in a move that will see Ron Francis elevate to president of hockey operations and Jason Botterill assume the general manager’s chair.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 22
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
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21
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.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Kraken’s Ron Francis to return for fifth season as general manager
The Seattle Kraken are sticking with general manager Ron Francis. Earlier Tuesday, Kraken CEO Todd Leiweke confirmed that Francis will remain as the club’s GM for the upcoming 2025-26 season, reports Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times.
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / March 20
Explaining how offer sheets work in the NHL 
With the NHL Trade Deadline behind us and a zero percent chance of the Seattle Kraken making the postseason, the question is: How do the Kraken get better for next year?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby records multi-goal game vs. NHL-record 31st team
One of the best players in the history of the game has etched his name in a unique chapter of the record book. On Tuesday night, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored two goals against the Vegas Golden Knights, making him the first player in league history to have multi-goal games against 31 different NHL franchises.
NHL News / House of Hockey / March 5
Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly received harsh response to trade inquiry about star defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs are pushing for blue-line help, but according to a report, one team told them to lose their number after several trade attempts.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 21
Kraken move forward to LTIR, recall Cale Fleury
The Seattle Kraken needed to make a cap-saving roster move, assuming they activate forward Jordan Eberle from the LTIR for their game Saturday night against the Florida Panthers.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 22
The Kraken need to be open to anything ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline
We’re a little over a month away from the NHL Trade Deadline, with teams actively trying to add players to bolster their rosters for a postseason run or sell off assets to help build for the future.
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / January 15
Three Takeaways – Joey Daccord steals Kraken win against Penguins; Ron Francis addresses rumors
Just when you thought they’d never win again, they go and do something like this… AND TOTALLY REDEEM THEMSELVES! Ok, so maybe they didn’t erase the last month of misery, and if we’re being honest, this was not a strong game from top to bottom.
Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10
Kraken’s fatal flaw that must be fixed in 2024-25 season
The Seattle Kraken took a massive step back in 2023-24 thanks to a fatal flaw they must fix in the 2024-25 season. The flaw was one they should’ve fixed during the offseason, but Ron Francis dropped the ball in acquiring offensive talent.
Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / October 9
Seattle Kraken Give Goaltender Contract Extension
The Seattle Kraken and general manager Ron Francis have news to announce today. They have agreed to a contract extension with goaltender Joey Daccord. Elliotte Friedman is reporting that the deal is worth an average annual value of $5 million over the next five seasons.
Seattle Kraken News / Blade of Steel / September 10
Ron Francis and Seattle Kraken overpay another player to retain them
Ron Francis and the Seattle Kraken have overpaid another player to retain their services in Seattle. The Seattle Kraken and General Manager Ron Francis have checked another item off their to do list.
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / September 3
Kraken Contract Corner: Evaluating Matty Beniers’ new deal in context
On July 5, Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis took the microphone at center ice and addressed fans assembled for the the last day of Kraken Development Camp to announce the team’s re-signing of Eeli Tolvanen.
Seattle Kraken News / Breakaway on SI / August 21
Kraken Make Huge Investment on Young Center
The Seattle Kraken see center Matty Beniers as a pivotal piece of their organization's future. The team put that belief in writing and showed it financially by signing the second-overall pick from the 2021 NHL Draft to a new seven-year contract.
Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 20
Seattle Kraken, Matty Beniers agree to seven-year contract
The biggest lingering question facing the Seattle Kraken and general manager Ron Francis this offseason was answered Tuesday. Restricted free agent and 2023 Calder Trophy winner Matty Beniers signed a new seven-year contract with the organization at an average annual value of $7.14 million.
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