3 candidates to replace Dave Hakstol as Kraken head coach

The Seattle Kraken will have a new figure behind the bench for the upcoming 2024-25 NHL season. Whoever it is will be the second head coach in franchise history. Shortly after the most recent season concluded, which saw the Kraken unable to build on last season's incredible playoff run, general manager Ron Francis decided to terminate Dave Hakstol, who was hired as the team's first coach in 2021 for their inaugural campaign as the NHL's 32nd franchise. There are several ideal candidates that Francis could consider for the job.