NHL Front Office Shakeup Hits Seattle Kraken: Ron Francis to Step Down In a move that's set to send shockwaves through the hockey world, the Seattle Kraken have announced that President of Hockey Operations Ron Francis is leaving his role. The news, first reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, marks the latest in a string of high-profile front office changes across the National Hockey League. Francis, who has been at the helm of the Kraken since their inaugural season in 2021, will be stepping down, leaving the team's leadership to re-evaluate their strategy for the future. As one of the most experienced and respected executives in the league, Francis's departure is likely to have significant implications for the Kraken's on-ice performance and overall organizational direction.
The front office changes will continue around the NHL. This time, it’s with the Seattle Kraken, as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the President of Hockey Operations, Ron Francis, will be stepping down from his role. The Kraken organization later confirmed Friedman’s report. Technically, Francis has only been the Kraken’s President of Hockey Operations for […]
