SEATTLE — As the Seattle Kraken scattered following the end of their second season in existence, general manager Ron Francis and coach Dave Hakstol received an overwhelming message from their ...

The Seattle Kraken extended general manager Ron Francis’ contract through the 2027-27 season, the team announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: Trending in the right direction 📈 ...

SEATTLE — Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis will be the first to tell you the results in 2024-2025 weren't what he had hoped for. But in the interest of fairness, he'll point out how ...

On April 29, 2024, Ron Francis wore a black pullover and black pants to announce the firing of the Seattle Kraken’s first coach. The general manager had signed Dave Hakstol to a contract ...

SEATTLE — Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis said Monday evaluations are still ongoing about whether there will be changes with head coach Dave Hakstol or any of the coaching staff after ...

Francis played in the NHL for 23 seasons, with 10 of those years for the Hartford Whalers (1981-1991) who retired his No. 10 and raised it to the rafters of the Hartford Civic Center (XL Center ...

TORONTO — Ron Francis was relaxed and cheerful last week as he cradled a coffee at a hotel restaurant, settling in for a 20-minute interview with . Maybe it’s because our chat came the morning ...

As Ron Francis was fielding phone calls from several NHL teams about a general manager role in the late spring of 2019, one suitor quickly moved into first position. "When I went through the ...

Former general manager Ron Francis was promoted to team president, with previous assistant general manager Jason Botterill filling his void to take over day-to-day responsibilities. Francis ...