When the Seattle Kraken announced their expansion into the NHL in 2018, GM Ron Francis was among the most excited. As the former GM of the Carolina Hurricanes, Francis had seen firsthand how successful an expansion team could be, and he was eager to replicate that success in Seattle.
Two years later, the Kraken have exceeded expectations, making the playoffs in their second season and looking poised to make a deep run in the postseason. Francis is understandably thrilled with the team’s progress and has been vocal about his excitement.
“I’m really proud of what this team has accomplished in such a short amount of time,” Francis said. “It’s a testament to the hard work of our players, coaches, and staff. We knew when we started this project that it would take some time to build a competitive team, but I’m glad to see that we’ve been able to do it in just two years.”
Francis also praised the Kraken’s ownership group for their commitment to building a winning team. “The ownership group here has been incredibly supportive,” he said. “They’ve given us the resources and the freedom to build a team that can compete for a championship. It’s been great to see that commitment pay off so quickly.”
The Kraken have become one of the most exciting teams in the NHL, and Francis is confident that they can continue to build on their success. “We still have a lot of work to do, but I’m confident that we can continue to build a championship-caliber team here in Seattle,” he said. “I’m excited to see what the future holds for this franchise.”
With Francis at the helm, the Kraken look poised to continue their success for years to come. His commitment to building a winning team and his enthusiasm for the franchise’s progress have been instrumental in the team’s success, and it looks like the Kraken are just getting started.
