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Time of India
an hour ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Confirmed: Lane Lambert replaces Dan Bylsma as Seattle Kraken head coach after disappointing season
Lane Lambert (via Getty Images) Veteran NHL coach and former bench boss of the New York Islanders Lane Lambert was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. The move is more than a month after Seattle fired Dan Bylsma, who served only one year as head coach. Lane Lambert, 60, inherits a Kraken team that struggled in 2024-25, going 35-41-6 and finishing seventh in the Pacific Division to miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in four seasons. Seattle Kraken looks up to veteran head Lane Lambert to lead a new path Seattle Kraken hiring Lane Lambert as team's next head coach The Seattle Kraken is counting on Lane Lambert's strategic experience and championship background to shake up their up-and-down roster. "I'm so excited to become the head coach of the Seattle Kraken," Lane Lambert said. "When it came time to writing a new chapter, I couldn't think of a better fit. Seattle is an incredible sports town, and I've been impressed by the energy of the fans every time I've been there as a visiting coach. This team has a talented group of young players poised to take the next step and a core group of veterans with great leadership qualities. I'd like to thank (owner) Samantha Holloway, (president of hockey operations) Ron Francis and (general manager) Jason Botterill for this opportunity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pedí tu alarma hoy y llevate Zerovision 100% GRATIS. Alarmas Verisure Ver oferta Undo I can't wait to get started.' Lane Lambert's hiring is the first significant one made by newly promoted executive VP Jason Botterill, who now has oversight of hockey operations, joining president Ron Francis. The two chose Lambert after what Botterill characterized as "an extensive search," praising his leadership, Stanley Cup background, and vision for the future of the team. Also read: Lane Lambert named Seattle Kraken head coach in bold new era of leadership With Lane Lambert now on the bench, the Seattle Kraken are sending a message of change and expectations as they begin their fifth season in the NHL. Supported by an overhauled front office and one of the league's most faithful fan bases, Lambert's task will be to make a skilled but inconsistent team a consistent playoff team — and maybe even provide the franchise with its first-ever postseason series victory.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kraken Re-Sign Defenseman Josh Mahura To A Two-Year Extension
May 30, 2025 — SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken have signed defenseman Josh Mahura to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth an average annual value of $907,500, General Manager Jason Botterill announced Friday. Mahura, 27, played 64 games for the Kraken during the 2024–25 season, posting nine assists, 89 hits (fifth on the team), and 54 blocked shots. @Seattle Kraken PR The six-foot, 193-pound defenseman was originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the third round (85th overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft. He has appeared in 255 NHL games combined between the Kraken, Florida Panthers, and Anaheim Ducks, recording 54 points (10 goals, 44 assists) and 110 penalty minutes. He was part of the Florida Panthers' 2024 Stanley Cup-winning roster and has 21 career playoff appearances. Advertisement Related Kraken Re-Sign Forward John Hayden To A Two-Year Deal Kraken Re-Sign Forward John Hayden To A Two-Year Deal Seattle, WA - The Seattle Kraken have signed veteran forward John Hayden to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth $775,000 annually, beginning with the 2025-26 NHL season, General Manager Jason Botterill announced. Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News or Join the discussion with others in your hockey community on the Seattle Kraken Forum. **Cover Photo by Caroline Anne | The Hockey News
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kraken's Commitment To Assistant Coach Reportedly Causing A "Wrench" Into Their Head Coaching Search
Seattle Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell on her bench against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images According to multiple reports, the Seattle Kraken were strongly pursuing Rick Tocchet to be their head coach, but their commitment to assistant coach Jessica Campbell has reportedly been throwing a wrench into finalizing their next head coach. Advertisement The Kraken have been linked to multiple head coaches since firing Dan Bylsma, but they've watched many of them sign elsewhere. It started when Tocchet signed with the Philadelphia Flyers, and then when the Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms with Jeff Blashill. Recently, reports have stated that Marco Sturm is signing with the Boston Bruins, and Mitch Love is signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Lane Lambert and Jay Woodcroft are now known to be leading the race for the Kraken's coaching vacancy, but according to Anthony DiMarco of the Daily Faceoff, the Kraken's commitment to Campbell has halted talks with certain coaches. "Speaking with an NHL executive on Tuesday, it sounds like the Kraken had their hearts set on Tocchet before shifting gears to Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love; the deal was close with Love but fell through at the finish line. Some believe that there is a condition for the next head coach in Seattle to retain current assistant coach Jessica Campbell, who was promoted along with former bench boss Dan Bylsma; this condition could be throwing a wrench into finalizing their next head coach." It's very rare for an NHL coach to join a new organization and not select or bring in assistant coaches they think are best suited to work with them. If they feel Campbell isn't best suited to work alongside them, they are more than likely looking to sign with a team that provides them more freedom. Advertisement The Kraken are the final team with a coaching vacancy, giving them the freedom to choose whoever is available. Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News to never miss a story. Kraken Granted Permission To Speak With Maple Leafs Associate Coach Kraken Granted Permission To Speak With Maple Leafs Associate Coach The Seattle Kraken have been granted permission to speak with Toronto Maple Leafs associate coach Lane Lambert, according to Darren Dreger. Insider Reveals Four Potential Coaches The Kraken Are Looking At Insider Reveals Four Potential Coaches The Kraken Are Looking At Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman revealed on his podcast, 32 Thoughts, four potential candidates the Seattle Kraken could be looking to sign as their next head coach.
NBC Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Kraken hire Lane Lambert as head coach, replacing the fired Dan Bylsma
SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken hired Lane Lambert on Thursday night as the third head coach in team history. Lambert replaces Dan Bylsma, fired after one season. The 60-year-old Lambert was most recently a head coach for the New York Islanders from 2022 until he was fired on Jan. 20, 2024. He was 61-46-20 with the Islanders, and they qualified for the playoffs once during his tenure. Last season, the former NHL forward was associate head coach with Toronto. 'I'm so excited to become the head coach of the Seattle Kraken,' Lambert said in a statement. 'When it came time to writing a new chapter, I couldn't think of a better fit.' The hiring comes a little over a month after Bylsma was fired and the Kraken front office experienced a shakeup. Longtime general manager Ron Francis was promoted to president of hockey operations, with assistant Jason Botterill taking over day-to-day responsibilities. Bringing aboard Lambert marked the first notable hire of his tenure as general manager. Botterill also confirmed April 22 that assistant coach Jessica Campbell will be retained for next season. 'After conducting an extensive search, we're thrilled to announce Lane as our new head coach,' Botterill said in a statement. 'We cast a wide net for suitable candidates. Lane impressed us throughout the interview process with his strategy and vision for this team.' Lambert will have his work cut out to improve a squad that finished seventh in the Pacific Division last season, but the future could be a bit brighter for the Kraken. The franchise has 10 picks across the first two rounds of the next three drafts. 'This team has a talented group of young players poised to take the next step and a core group of veterans with great leadership qualities,' Lambert said '... I can't wait to get started.' When addressing reporters at the end of April, though, co-owner Samantha Holloway expressed her dissatisfaction with cycling through two coaches in two years as the Kraken failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. 'What we would like to be is a sustained playoff team,' Holloway said at Kraken Community Iceplex. As an assistant coach, Lambert's teams have had no problem doing as much. Since 2015, teams Lambert has coached have advanced to the second round or better eight times. That includes a Stanley Cup championship in 2018 with the Washington Capitals. Lambert spent part of six seasons in the NHL as a player with Detroit, the New York Rangers and Quebec.
Reuters
a day ago
- Business
- Reuters
Kraken hire Lane Lambert as next coach
May 30 - The Seattle Kraken named Lane Lambert their head coach on Thursday, more than one month after firing Dan Bylsma. Most recently the associate coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Lambert heads into his second stint as an NHL boss after leading the New York Islanders in 2022-23 and part of 2023-24. "When it came time to writing a new chapter, I couldn't think of a better fit," Lambert told the Kraken's team website. "Seattle is an incredible sports town, and I've been impressed by the energy of the fans every time I've been there as a visiting coach. This team has a talented group of young players poised to take the next step and a core group of veterans with great leadership qualities." The franchise will embark on its fifth NHL season with its third head coach after Bylsma spent a single season behind the bench, which ended with Seattle missing the playoffs. Dave Hakstol coached the Kraken for their first three years in the league and guided them to one postseason trip. It was the latest step the Kraken took to reshape their front office and coaching staff this offseason. Ron Francis was elevated from general manager to president of hockey operations and Jason Botterill was promoted to GM last month. Botterill led the search for a head coach, according to the team. In a statement, Botterill cited Lambert's work as an assistant coach with the Washington Capitals when they won the 2018 Stanley Cup. "We cast a wide net for suitable candidates," Botterill told the team website. "What impressed us throughout the interview process was Lane's strategy and vision for this team. He was an integral part of the Capitals winning the Cup and the Islanders advancing to two straight Eastern Conference finals. We have full confidence in Lane to lead this team behind the bench." In Seattle, Lambert will work with three players whom he coached in Washington: goaltender Philipp Grubauer and forwards Chandler Stephenson and Andre Burakovsky. Kraken captain Jordan Eberle also spent time playing for Lambert in New York. Lambert was an assistant under Barry Trotz with the Islanders before being named his successor when Trotz was fired in 2022. Lambert has a 61-46-20 record as an NHL head coach. --Field Level Media
