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In the rich, storied history of the National Hockey League, there have been plenty of memorable teams to grace the ice. Especially those who no longer exist.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 25

Ranking 10 greatest Carolina Hurricanes of all time

The Carolina Hurricanes and Hartford Whalers have had great players in their joint history despite just one championship. From Ron Francis to Sebastian Aho, the team’s top ten list is full of players who dominated in Connecticut and North Carolina.

NHL News / ESPN / September 23

Bowman, Francis headline Penguins' HOF '25 class

Scotty Bowman, the NHL's all-time winningest coach, and Ron Francis, the league's fifth all-time leading scorer, will headline the Pittsburgh Penguins' Hall of Fame class of 2025, and they will be celebrated during an Oct.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / August 28

Data Dump: The Seattle Kraken’s back-to-back games conundrum

As the offseason winds down for the Seattle Kraken, they look to the 2025-26 season with hopes for massive improvement in a particular area; because they literally couldn’t have gotten worse in this area last season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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.

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.

Kraken to fire HC Dan Bylsma after one season with team

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

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.

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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

Maple Leafs received harsh response to effort to trade for defenseman

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.

Did Dylan Cozens just send a message to Kent Hughes and the Canadiens?

Connor McDavid sends strong message to Oilers management before trade deadline

Maple Leafs reportedly discussing multi-player trade with Western Conference team

Arber Xhekaj reveals how Jordan Greenway reacted during confrontation

Montreal Canadiens veteran Brendan Gallagher announces life-changing news

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.

Lightning forward could make debut for team vs. Kraken

Trade-deadline primer for the Seattle Kraken

Who are the current captains of each NHL franchise?

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.