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Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after three seasons

The Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol, the franchise's first head coach, after three seasons on Monday. Hired on June 24, 2021, Hakstol guided the Kraken to a 107-112-27 record that included a disappointing 34-35-13 mark in 2023-24.

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Seattle Kraken Fire Head Coach Dave Hakstol

There is news out of Seattle today as the Seattle Kraken have announced that they will be making a coaching change and are relieving Dave Hakstol of his duties as head coach.

Dave Hakstol News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 20 minutes ago

Kraken fire head coach Dave Hakstol

Hakstol was the first head coach in team history.

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Monday Musings – Seattle Kraken season wrap

I assure you, there will be extensive analysis of the Seattle Kraken’s performance throughout the 2023-24 season in the coming days, weeks, and months.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 26

Kraken send former first-round pick to AHL to extend season

The 19-year-old was a first-round pick by the Kraken last year, going 20th overall.

Kraken sign Caden Price to three-year, entry-level deal

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 26

Kraken Roundtable – What went wrong and what’s next?

Welcome back! We’re continuing on with our end-of-season Kraken Roundtable series, which we launched last week. This week, we’re getting a bit more tactical

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 25

NHL Rumors: Seattle Kraken, and the Anaheim Ducks

ESPN: Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis wouldn’t confirm if Dave Hakstol and his coaching staff will be back as they continue to evaluate the season. “There’s

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

What to Glean From Kraken’s Season Exit Interviews

On Saturday, the Seattle Kraken emptied their locker rooms and made themselves available to the media. On Monday, it was general manager Ron Francis’ turn to share his thoughts publicly.

Seattle Kraken News / ClutchPoints / April 23

Kraken GM hints that changes are coming after disappointing campaign

The Seattle Kraken finished the 2023-2024 campaign with lots of disappointment. They finished with a 34-35-13 record and 81 total points, third to last in the Pacific Division.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / April 22

Kraken Notebook – Ron Francis might still be making decisions on coaching staff

If you were expecting fireworks from the Seattle Kraken’s end-of-season locker cleanout days, you may have been disappointed. While there were plenty of

Seattle Kraken News / ESPN / April 22

Kraken GM leaves open possibility of changes

Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis said Monday evaluations are still ongoing about whether there will be changes with head coach Dave Hakstol or any of the coaching staff after the third-year franchise missed the playoffs.

Carson Rehkopf News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21

Kraken sign center prospect to three-year entry-level contract

Seattle Kraken center prospect Carson Rehkopf was a second-round pick in last summer's NHL Draft.

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Dave Hakstol News / Seattle Sports / April 19

Will Seattle Kraken coach Dave Hakstol make it to their fourth season?

The third NHL season for head coach Dave Hakstol’s Seattle Kraken is in the books, and it’s hard to call it anything other than disappointment. Thursday: Seattle Kraken outlast Wild 4-3 to end third season in NHL The Kraken were a surprise postseason team in 2022-23, and they didn’t simply just reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 18

Late surge lifts Kraken to win over Wild

Tye Kartye scored the go-ahead goal with 2:40 remaining in the third period and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday in the season finale for both teams at Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / Action Network / April 13