- Ron Francis, the inaugural general manager of the Seattle Kraken, is stepping down from his role as President of Hockey Operations at the end of the 2025-26 season.
- Under Francis' leadership, the Kraken made the playoffs in their second season and even defeated the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Colorado Avalanche, in the second round.
- The Kraken have decided to move in a new direction, with executive vice president and GM Jason Botterill taking over the hockey operations.