Expansion Kraken Make Coaching Change After Taking Step Back in Third Season

Shane Wright receives congratulations from the Seattle Kraken bench after scoring a goal in Anaheim, Calif., on April 5, 2024. Ryan Sun/AP Photo

SEATTLE—The Seattle Kraken on Monday fired Coach Dave Hakstol after the third-year franchise took a significant step back following a Stanley Cup playoff appearance in its second season.

Hakstol was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year last season as Seattle finished with 100 points and reached the Western Conference semifinals in its second year.