After making coaching, front office changes, Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend

SEATTLE (AP) — In cycling through two coaches in as many years, the Seattle Kraken have made it abundantly clear the last few seasons haven’t been up to par.

Take it from co-owner Samantha Holloway, who spoke about the situation Tuesday at Kraken Community Iceplex.

“What we would like to be is a sustained playoff team,” Holloway said.

That hasn’t been the case four years into the franchise’s existence, as the Kraken have qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs just once. A seventh-place finish in the Pacific Division this season prompted Monday’s firing of coach Dan Bylsma after just one year on the job, as well as some front office shake-ups.

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