The truth is that there is still time to make this hire. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) Other popular choices include Gerard Gallant or Bruce Boudreau, who both have positive and negative aspects of their coaching careers to consider.įormer Head Coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, Gerard Gallant has been rumoured to be in the running for the Kraken job. Characters such as Mike Babcock have been mentioned in passing, but with how progressive the team has been in so many other areas, it seems unlikely that the former Maple Leaf bench boss would be Francis’ guy. The rumors have swirled over the summer and fall, as the team made major announcements such as their name, logo, and arena naming rights, regarding who the Kraken might select. Related: Seattle Kraken Need to Move Quick on Head Coach Pick Once that selection is made they will no doubt have a say in who the various assistants and specialist coaches are so the dominos will fall from there. Francis has taken heat over previous coaching decisions and so it’s clear he’s taking a deliberate approach to the Kraken’s first coaching hire. While the general opinion is that Francis has thus far been doing a great job hiring scouting and training staff, the team has some major hires that have yet to be completed, the most significant of which is the head coach. So what does a team on the cusp of joining the world’s best hockey league wish for this year? Hiring the Right Coaching Staff With several key dates announced this week, general manager Ron Francis finally has a firm idea of his timeline and fans have something to look forward to besides watching other cities’ teams play one another. The logo of the NHL’s newest Franchise, the Seattle Kraken.
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