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Ron Francis will step down as Seattle Kraken President of Hockey Operations after the 2025-26 season, with Jason Botterill taking over as GM. The Kraken have struggled since their playoff run, felled by costly signings and a cautious roster, and Francis may be linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ GM opening.
Ron Francis will step down as Seattle Kraken president after the regular season, ending a seven-year run that helped launch the franchise; Jason Botterill is promoted to GM to lead hockey operations, leaving a strong foundation and future prospects for the team.
The NHL announced the 2026 Global Series Finland: the Carolina Hurricanes will play the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki at Veikkaus Arena on November 12 and 14, with tickets on sale March 31 (10 a.m. EET) and Canes Fan Tour packages available. The event continues the league’s European regular-season schedule, with Finland-born stars Sebastian Aho and Jesperi Kotkaniemi connected to the trip.
Frederik Andersen is expected to start for the Hurricanes against the Seattle Kraken as Carolina begins a four-game Western swing, with no changes to a lineup that has earned points in 12 straight. Taylor Hall is hot, and the team lists lines, defense pairings, and special-teams setups, while Pyotr Kochetkov remains out for the year and Kotkaniemi/Mike Reilly are scratched.
The St. Louis Blues host the Seattle Kraken at Enterprise Center (7 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, 101 ESPN) in their first game since Feb. 4. Coach Jim Montgomery says the team is ready to play; Brayden Schenn is expected to return after an illness and Dylan Holloway comes back from an ankle injury. Robert Thomas is on a personal-leave and is expected back Friday. Jack Finley will make his Blues debut, with his father Jeff Finley in attendance. The projected lineup features Neighbours–Buchnevich–Kyrou; Schenn–Dvorsky–Snuggerud; Holloway–Suter–Berggren; Toropchenko–Finley–Walker on offense, Broberg–Parayko; Tucker–Faulk; Fowler–Mailloux on defense, with Joel Hofer in goal.
The Los Angeles Kings host the Seattle Kraken in the final pre-break game with two matches left before the Olympic hiatus. Los Angeles will be without defenseman Mikey Anderson and forward Alex Turcotte due to upper‑body injuries, so Jacob Moverare returns to the lineup and will pair with Cody Ceci on the blue line. Darcy Kuemper is expected to start in goal with a likely rotation by week’s end. After a productive road trip, the Kings seek two crucial Pacific Division points to gain ground in a tight standings race as Seattle, coming off a loss, aims to defend its wild-card position. The focus is on maintaining momentum and execution against a familiar Kraken squad ahead of the break.
The NHL's midseason power rankings and MVPs highlight the Colorado Avalanche as the top team, with Nathan MacKinnon as their standout player, while the Seattle Kraken make their debut in the rankings, led by Jordan Eberle. Other notable MVPs include Vasilevskiy for Tampa Bay, Boldy for Minnesota, and Crosby for Pittsburgh, reflecting strong individual performances across the league.
The Boston Bruins are finishing a five-game road trip with a practice in Seattle, aiming to end on a high note against the Kraken. Key players Jokiharju and Jeannot are returning from injury, while Lindholm remains out. The team is focused on maintaining their recent winning streak and playing a disciplined game to secure the victory.
During a promotional video shoot in Alaska, a brown bear charged towards the Seattle Kraken mascot and a team player but turned away before contact, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred in Katmai National Park during a fly-fishing outing, highlighting the importance of respecting wildlife in their natural habitat.
Seattle Kraken mascot Buoy was briefly chased by a bear while in Alaska, where Kraken player John Hayden was also fishing; the bear showed aggressive behavior but eventually let Buoy go unharmed, adding a wild encounter to their trip.
Members of the Seattle Kraken hockey team, while fly fishing in Alaska, had a close encounter with a charging brown bear that charged at their mascot, Buoy the sea troll, but the bear veered away. The team was on a community engagement trip in Katmai National Park, and the incident was captured on video, highlighting the bears' interest in the mascot.
The Seattle Kraken's 2025 NHL Draft included selecting center Jake O’Brien at No. 8 overall and focusing on defense with multiple picks, including trades to move up for Blake Fiddler and acquiring other defensemen from various leagues, shaping their future roster.
The Minnesota Wild traded forward Frederick Gaudreau to the Seattle Kraken for a fourth-round draft pick, gaining approximately $2.1 million in salary cap space and adding to their draft selections, as Gaudreau's contract and performance history with the Wild are highlighted.
The Dallas Stars traded forward Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken for two draft picks, freeing up cap space and marking a strategic move in their offseason roster adjustments.
Mason Marchment was traded from the Dallas Stars to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for two draft picks, with Marchment bringing his size, skill, and playoff experience to the Kraken, who finished the season outside the playoffs.