Ron Francis moved into the president role last offseason after serving as the Kraken’s general manager for the franchise’s first six seasons. Steph Chambers / Getty Images
April 8, 2026 7:13 pm EDT
Ron Francis will be stepping down from his role as president of hockey operations for the Seattle Kraken at the conclusion of the 2025-26 NHL season, the team announced Wednesday.
Francis moved into the president role last offseason after serving as the Kraken’s general manager for the franchise’s first six seasons.
This story will be updated.
Apr 8, 2026
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