Kraken's Pros and Cons of Hiring Dean Evason as Coach & Their Search for One
Also, what have the Seattle players been up to this offseason?
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Seattle Kraken’s Pros and Cons of Hiring Dean Evason as Head Coach
May 25, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
As the Seattle Kraken pursue their search for a new head coach without making much noise, a new name has emerged in the conversation. As per Mike Benton, a sports radio host based in Seattle, a source shared with station 933KJR that Dean Evason is one of the candidates to be Dave Hakstol’s successor. Evason was most recently behind the bench for the Minnesota Wild but was given his pink slip last November. It can be argued that there is some good and some bad that comes with the Manitoba native. To that point, let’s explore the pros and cons for the Kraken if they go with Evason.
4 Seattle Kraken Head Coach Candidates
May 18, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
At the time of writing, it’s been nearly three weeks since the Seattle Kraken gave head coach Dave Hakstol his marching orders. Notwithstanding the controversy surrounding an ESPN report about some players potentially giving general manager (GM) Ron Francis an ultimatum (fire the coach or they don’t play), the Northwest waters have remained quiet. Even a Google search for “Seattle Kraken head coach” mostly produces results dated April 29, when Hakstol was thanked for his services. Some reporters and podcasters have mentioned some candidates in recent weeks. Let’s dive in and discuss.
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What are the Seattle Kraken Players up to This Offseason?
May 16, 2024 by Edgar Chaput
While most hockey fans are following the Stanley Cup Playoffs, many players are busy with other challenges at this time of year. In that spirit, we look at what the Seattle Kraken regulars and prospects have been doing at the IIHF Men’s World Championship, the Calder Cup Playoffs, and elsewhere.