There was widespread surprise when news leaked out that Dan Bylsma, who helped fortify the Kraken’s farm system, would only get one season as the coach of the big club.

The Seattle Kraken fired coach Dan Bylsma on Monday after one season behind the bench. “After a thorough review of the season and our expectations for next year and beyond, weve

After just one year with the Seattle Kraken, head coach Dan Bylsma has been fired, the team announced Monday. Bylsma, who led the Coachella Valley Firebirds to back-to-back Calder Cup Finals in 2023-24, was let go Monday — less than a year after accepting the job. The Kraken finished with a 35-41-6 record this season and missed the playoffs.