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Kraken Announce New Roles for Francis, Botterill

On Tuesday, the Kraken announced that Ron Francis will assume the role of President of Hockey Operations and Jason Botterill will take over as General Manager of the franchise. Watch the highlights from the afternoon press conference held at Kraken Community Iceplex.

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POST-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Hear from Lane Lambert after Seattle's 5-1 loss on Thursday against Colorado.

POST-GAME SOUND | Stephenson

Hear from Chandler Stephenson after Thursday's 5-1 loss against the Colorado Avalanche.

POST-GAME SOUND | Eberle

Jordan Eberle speaks with the media after Thurday's 5-1 loss against the Colorado Avalanche.

PRE-GAME SOUND | Eberle

Hear from Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle ahead of Thursday night's game against the Colorado Avalanche.

PRE-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Hear from Seattle Kraken head coach Lane Lambert ahead of Thursday's duel with the Colorado Avalanche.

PRACTICE SOUND | Lambert

Lane Lambert speaks with the media ahead of Thursday's game against the Colorado Avalanche.

POST-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Seattle head coach Lane Lambert shares his thoughts after Tuesday's 4-2 loss against the Nashville Predators.

POST-GAME SOUND | Beniers

Hear from Matty Beniers after Tuesday's loss against the Nashville Predators.

POST-GAME SOUND | Larsson

Adam Larsson speaks with the media after Tuesday's 4-2 loss against the Nashville Predators.

PRE-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Head coach Lane Lambert speaks with the media following the Kraken's optional morning skate at Climate Pledge Arena.

PRACTICE SOUND | McMann

Hear from Seattle Kraken forward Bobby McMann following his first practice since being acquired at Friday's trade deadline.

PRACTICE SOUND | Lambert

Hear from Seattle Kraken head coach Lane Lambert following Monday's practice at Kraken Community Iceplex.

POST-GAME SOUND | Montour

Hear from Brandon Montour following Seattle’s 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

POST-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Seattle head coach Lane Lambert speaks with the media after Saturday's 7-4 loss against the Ottawa Senators.

POST-GAME SOUND | Tolvanen

Hear from Eeli Tolvanen after Saturday night's 7-4  loss against the Ottawa Senators.

PRE-GAME SOUND | McCann

Jared McCann meets with the media following morning skate at Climate Pledge Arena.

PRE-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Hear from head coach Lane Lambert ahead of Saturday night's game against the Ottawa Senators.

TRADE DEADLINE SOUND | Botterill

General Manager Jason Botterill meets with the media at Kraken Community Iceplex at the conclusion of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

TRADE DEADLINE SOUND | Eberle

Hear from the captain, Jordan Eberle, after signing his two-year extension, keeping him in Seattle through the 2027-28 season.

PRACTICE SOUND | Lambert

Head coach Lane Lambert speaks with the media following practice at Kraken Community Iceplex on Thursday.

POST-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Seattle Kraken head coach Lane Lambert addresses the media following the team's loss to the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.

POST-GAME SOUND | Dunn

Hear from Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn following Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Blues.

POST-GAME SOUND | Schwartz

Hear from Seattle Kraken forward & alternate captain Jaden Schwartz following Wednesday night's contest against the St. Louis Blues.

PRE-GAME SOUND | Oleksiak

Jamie Oleksiak speaks with the media following morning skate ahead of Seattle's matchup with the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.

PRE-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Hear from head coach Lane Lambert ahead of Wednesday night's game against the St. Louis Blues.

POST-GAME SOUND | Kakko

Kaapo Kakko speaks with the media following Seattle's 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.

POST-GAME SOUND | Lambert

Seattle head coach Lane Lambert speaks with the media after Monday's win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

POST-GAME SOUND | Daccord

Hear from Joey Daccord following his 35-save performance in Seattle's 2-1 win over Carolina on Monday night.