Rise of the Kraken leaves GM Ron Francis pleased, not satisfied after playoff run
Seattle Kraken left wing Tye Kartye (52) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars with teammates Jordan Eberle, second from left, Adam Larsson, and Vince Dunn (29) during the second period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Lindsey Wasson]
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis and coach Dave Hakstol received an overwhelming message from their players as the team scattered following the end of its second season in existence, Getting to the playoffs and making a run was great and will go a long way in helping establish the Kraken in their hometown. But there was also a missed opportunity to do something really special with this season. Seattle’s management was still dealing with the mixed emotions that came with the Kraken’s unexpected playoff run and the disappointment when it ended earlier this week in a Game 7 loss to Dallas in the Western Conference semifinals.
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Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol speaks to the media after a 3-2 win in overtime against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Monday, April 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle reacts after scoring an empty-net goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Seattle. The Kraken won 6-3. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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