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On YouTubeSeattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3
Kraken Disappointed with False Rumor About Hakstol’s Firing
On Wednesday, Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis refuted reports from Emily Kaplan that there were important names on the Kraken roster who told management they wouldn’t want to keep playing for the Kraken if head coach Dave Hakstol returned.
Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / May 3
Kraken Refute Report That Players Wanted Hakstol Fired
The plot thickens. On Monday, the same day Seattle Kraken general manager (GM) Ron Francis gave head coach Dave Hakstol his marching orders, unexpected information came to light.
Dave Hakstol News / NHL Rumors / May 2
NHL Rumors: Did Some Seattle Kraken Players No Longer Want to Play Under Coach Dave Hakstol?
Emerald City Hockey: Emily Kaplan on ESPN’s The Point on the Seattle Kraken firing Dave Hakstol on Monday. Host: “Seattle fired Dave Hakstol Emily. That’s 17 coaching changes since the end of last season.
Dave Hakstol News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
2 Reasons Why the Kraken Fired Dave Hakstol & What’s Next
After a week of speculation, Dave Hakstol, the first coach in Seattle Kraken franchise history, was relieved of his duties on Monday, April 29. The news came seven days after club GM Ron Francis gave his end of season exit interview with the media and was curiously cagey about his head coach’s future with the team.
Dave Hakstol News / ClutchPoints / April 30
Kraken’s Dave Hakstol firing potentially fueled by players’ ultimatum
The Seattle Kraken made an interesting move on Monday afternoon. They decided to fire head coach Dave Hakstol after three seasons behind the bench. The move came as a bit of a shock to some around the league.
Dave Hakstol News / ClutchPoints / April 29
Kraken GM breaks silence over Dave Hakstol firing amid disappointing season
The Seattle Kraken have fired their head coach for the first time in their history. General manager Ron Francis relieved Dave Hakstol of his duties on Monday afternoon.
Seattle Kraken News / Oilersnation / April 29
NHL Notebook: Kraken fire head coach Dave Hakstol and Jets’ Dillon remains out with hand injury
The Seattle Kraken’s inaugural head coach is no longer with the club as Dave Hakstol has been fired three years after he took over the reins of the NHL’s latest expansion franchise.
Seattle Kraken News / Last Word On Sports / April 29
The Seattle Kraken Are Making a Coaching Change
The Seattle Kraken have fired their Head Coach Dave Hakstol after a disappointing five place finish in the Pacific Division. Last year they were only one spot higher, but it allowed them to make the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, where they would eventually lose out in the second round.
Dave Hakstol News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29
Seattle Kraken Have Fired Head Coach Dave Hakstol
The Seattle Kraken have officially fired head coach Dave Hakstol. It may come as a slight surprise to some as Hakstol had some great times in Seattle, helping that expansion franchise become a contender.
Seattle Kraken News / Field Level Media / April 29
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.
Dave Hakstol News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
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 / April 29
Kraken fire head coach Dave Hakstol
Hakstol was the first head coach in team history.
Avalanche honours Nordiques, even in playoffs
In the playoffs, any means is good for motivation. We often see clubs counting the remaining victories to lift the Stanley Cup after a game, a tradition that has taken root in many NHL dressing rooms.
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.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25
Frustrated, spiraling Kraken meet struggling Ducks
Seattle Kraken coach Dave Hakstol had seen enough. After a listless 5-1 defeat to visiting Montreal on Sunday night in which the Kraken allowed four unanswered goals in the first period, Hakstol let loose.
Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / July 19
Kraken extend head coach Dave Hakstol through 2025-26
The Seattle Kraken announced Wednesday that they have extended head coach Dave Hakstol through the 2025-26 season.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 19
Kraken extend HC Dave Hakstol
The Seattle Kraken have announced that they’ve signed head coach Dave Hakstol to a contract extension that will keep him with the club.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5, 2023
NHL announces coaching finalists for Jack Adams Award
The NHL announced its finalists for the Jack Adams Award, handed out annually to the best coach in the league.
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27, 2023
Why rookie Matty Beniers has been the catalyst behind Kraken's strong start
The Seattle Kraken are in the midst of what is shaping up to be the best season in their (admittedly brief) franchise history. Powered by a balanced scoring attack and a well-rounded defense, the team currently sits at the top of the Pacific Division.
Seattle Kraken News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2021
Seattle Kraken name Dave Hakstol first head coach in franchise history
Kraken general manager Ron Francis told the media he interviewed eight candidates — some multiple times — before giving the job to Hakstol.
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