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Ron Francis Steps Down as Kraken President After Seven Years

4/9/2026

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Ron Francis, Seattle Kraken's president of hockey operations, will step down at season's end.
Francis led the franchise as its first general manager and later as president for nearly seven years.
The Kraken risk missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years after a 10-of-11 slide.
Tod Leiweke, the Kraken's CEO, praised Francis's contributions, saying he built a strong foundation for the team's future.

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Ron Francis, Seattle Kraken's president of hockey operations, will step down at season's end.
Francis led the franchise as its first general manager and later as president for nearly seven years.
The Kraken risk missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years after a 10-of-11 slide.
Tod Leiweke, the Kraken's CEO, praised Francis's contributions, saying he built a strong foundation for the team's future.