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Seattle Kraken Orders Full Hockey Operations Audit, Cuts President

5/13/2026

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On April 9, 2026 the Seattle Kraken announced a full audit by Sportsology Group.
Sportsology Group, led by Mike Forde, will review the Kraken’s hockey operations and the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
President of hockey operations Ron Francis departed after the 2025-26 season while GM Jason Botterill and coach Lane Lambert will stay.
CEO Tod Leiweke said the audit will go to the owner’s desk and will restore a GM-led decision model.

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Story summary

On April 9, 2026 the Seattle Kraken announced a full audit by Sportsology Group.
Sportsology Group, led by Mike Forde, will review the Kraken’s hockey operations and the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
President of hockey operations Ron Francis departed after the 2025-26 season while GM Jason Botterill and coach Lane Lambert will stay.
CEO Tod Leiweke said the audit will go to the owner’s desk and will restore a GM-led decision model.