Ron Francis
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 […]
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Kraken Set Sights On Sharks Star Forward
The Seattle Kraken is having a tremendous season in just their second season as a franchise. Through 47 games, they have already surpassed their points total from last year. They are currently first in the Pacific Division with a 28-14-5 record and 61 points. Thanks to their early success, a playoff berth is on the […]
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Kraken Overtake Golden Knights For Top Spot
It has been a successful second season for the Seattle Kraken as they continue to find ways to win. Not many believed in this team heading into the 2022-23 season, but those that are Kraken fans knew this team had potential. After a rocky first season in the NHL, general manager Ron Francis did some […]
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Kraken GM Ron Francis Talks Deadline Plans
The Seattle Kraken are heading in the right direction in just their second season as an NHL franchise. They currently sit in second place in the Pacific Division, only trailing the Vegas Golden Knights by two points while having a game in hand. With the team in playoff contention, general manager Ron Francis will need […]
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Kraken Weekend Recap – Eeli Tolvanen is claimed off Waivers by Seattle + Game recap of Kraken win in South Florida
As reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and NHL Network, The Seattle Kraken has made a colossal move and claimed Nashville Predators’ former first-rounder Eeli Tolvanen. Due to cap space, they have placed center Karson Kuhlman on waivers. This comes just one day after the Kraken snapped their three-game losing streak against the Florida Panthers […]
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Penguins lose to Kraken for Seventh Straight Loss
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 last night, giving the Penguins their seventh straight loss. The scoring wasn’t started until the second period, where Penguins captain Sidney Crosby would put the Pens up 1-0 at 5:24, off a one-timer set up by Jake Guentzel. At 7:48, defenseman Vince Dunn would tie it up […]
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Kraken Drop Opening Night Thriller 5-4 in Overtime Vs. Ducks
The Seattle Kraken opened their 2022-2023 season with a very frustrating 5-4 overtime loss out in Anaheim on Wednesday night. The new roster changes made by General Manager Ron Francis certainly played a factor in the team getting the point, but still, ultimately, was a frustrating result. It’s still extremely early, but a very encouraging […]
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Kyle Connor Wins Lady Byng
Kyle David Connor of the Winnipeg Jets is the 2021-22 recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. The award is handed out each NHL season to the “Player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of Kyle David Connor of the Winnipeg Jets is the 2021-22 recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. Each NHL […]
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Opinion: With a Full-on Fire Sale in Seattle, Would Eberle Peak Sweeney’s Interest?
For those that have been following the 2022 NHL trade deadline, there’s one common theme you may have noticed in the last 24 hours: the Seattle Kraken is having the fire sale of the century. With three trades going down on March 20th, Seattle general manager Ron Francis is leaving no stone unturned as he […]
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Breaking News: Seattle Trades Center Mason Appleton Back to Winnipeg
With their third trade of the day, the Seattle Kraken are showing they are the busiest team at the 2022 trade deadline as they are in full-blown seller mode as they look to retool with draft picks. In his first year at the helm of the Seattle Kraken, Ron Francis is not messing around as […]
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