Ron Francis

Dave Hakstol’s Future With Seattle Kraken Comes to an End

After an unsuccessful year for the Seattle Kraken, General Manager Ron Francis announced today that the franchise has relieved head coach Dave Hakstol and assistant coach Paul McFarland of their duties. However, this decision is not particularly surprising. During his end-of-season interview on April 22, Francis was asked about Hakstol’s status but refused to give a […]

Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis at the post-season interview.

Uncertain Future for Seattle Kraken’s Head Coach Dave Hakstol

As the NHL’s inaugural season ends for the 2023-24 season, uncertainty looms over the future of Seattle Kraken’s coaching staff. Recent remarks made by the team’s general manager, Ron Francis, have sparked speculation and debate about the future of current Head Coach Dave Hakstol. With the Kraken in evaluation mode for both coaches and players, important […]

Analyzing the Seattle Kraken’s Improvement Since Their Inaugural Season

The Seattle Kraken, the NHL’s newest expansion team, definitely didn’t have an ideal first season in the league. Although their roster included some good players and looked solid on paper, they didn’t perform to their expectations. The Kraken finished last in the Pacific division with a record of 27-49-6 for 60 points in the 2021-22 […]

Barrasso Finally Gets His Due

With the Hockey Hall of Fame announcing its new class on Wednesday, June 21st, one should have noticed that there was a theme that really had not been present before. That theme was goaltenders. This year, the selection committee announced that three goaltenders would be going into its Hall of Fame. One of them was […]

Grading All 32 Teams’ Trade Deadline

Here is the Inside The Rink FULL NHL Trade Deadline breakdown. It was a wild Trade Deadline week and was an enjoyment for all NHL fans. We have compiled all of the moves for you below and give a small analysis for all 32 teams. If you prefer to listen to a breakdown of all […]

Seattle Eyeing Ducks Defenseman As Trade Deadline Looming

The Seattle Kraken has been quiet as the rest of the NHL has been making noise. There has been trade after trade as big names have swapped teams. It has indeed been one of the craziest trade deadlines in recent memory. Now with the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline less than 48 hours away, it seems […]

Kraken Must Make A Decision On Soucy As Trade Deadline Approaches

The Seattle Kraken has surprised many this season as they are eyeing a playoff berth and have spent time on top of the Pacific Division. They now find themselves holding on to the top Wild Card Spot in the Western Conference, but with how close the Pacific has been, they could easily find themselves back […]

Kraken Defenseman Receiving Trade Interest

The Seattle Kraken has emerged as one of the top teams in the NHL this year after having an uneventful inaugural season that saw them finish last in the Pacific Division. Even with their success this year, there is still plenty to accomplish as they look to make their first playoff berth in franchise history. […]

Kraken Prospect Enjoying Another Strong Season In The WHL

In just two seasons, the Seattle Kraken has made a name for themselves in the NHL, becoming a playoff contender. They have enjoyed a strong second season as a franchise, as they are currently second in the Pacific Division with a 28-17-5 record and 63 points. While the present is looking bright for the Kraken, […]

Three Potential Trade Deadline Targets for the Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken, after finishing last season with a dismal win/loss record of 27-49-6 (good for 30th out of 32 teams), has emerged as a surprise NHL playoff contender. The Kraken headed into the All-Star break boasting a Pacific Division-leading record of 29-15-5, solidifying their spot at 8th in the league standings when this article […]