RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Carolina Hurricanes have fired President of Hockey Operations Ron Francis, the team announced Monday. Francis served as the team's executive vice president and general ...

When you’ve played in 1,731 regular-season games — the fifth-most in NHL history — you know better than to crack a premature grin. Like a signature on a contract or a rent check in hand, nothing is ...

Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke confirmed that GM Ron Francis will remain with the team next season. It's the second consecutive season where the Kraken entered with high hopes of making the playoffs ...

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension on Wednesday through the 2026-27 season after the franchise reached the second round of the NHL ...

SEATTLE — The story is still being written, but it's remarkable nonetheless. The Seattle Kraken inaugural season was exciting since it was the first for the franchise, but it was met with adversity ...

Friday afternoons, long considered a cause for celebration, welcomed another bright spot during a virtual "Hockey Happy Hour" organized by NHL Seattle. The Twitter livestream was hosted on NHL Seattle ...

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol’s future is uncertain after the team regressed in its third season. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP) SEATTLE — Seattle Kraken general manager Ron ...

“Holy doodle” was the second reaction from longtime hockey veteran Joe Thornton after receiving word from Selection Committee Chair Ron Francis that the 45-year-old center will be inducted into the ...

The Seattle Kraken extended general manager Ron Francis’ contract through the 2027-27 season, the team announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: Trending in the right direction 📈 The ...

Even a quarter of the way through the season, Kraken GM Ron Francis doesn’t have the best feel for where his team stands. There’s a lot to like. There are clear areas that need improvement. It’s been ...

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FILE - Seattle Kraken coach Dave Hakstol, left, talks with general manager Ron Francis on July 21, 2021, during the team's NHL hockey expansion draft event in Seattle. The team signed general manager ...