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The Colorado Avalanche have hired Dave Hakstol as an assistant coach, bringing his extensive NHL and collegiate coaching experience to Jared Bednar's staff, after his recent role as head coach of the Seattle Kraken and assistant roles with Team Canada and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Seattle Kraken promoted Dan Bylsma to head coach, replacing Dave Hakstol after a disappointing season. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggests the coaching change was influenced by the potential return of the NBA's Seattle Sonics, as the Kraken aim to strengthen their position in the market before the Sonics' possible arrival. Speculation about NBA expansion to Seattle has intensified, with the Kraken's Climate Pledge Arena being a likely venue for the new team.
Dan Bylsma has been named the new head coach of the Seattle Kraken, replacing Dave Hakstol. Bylsma, who previously won a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, will return to the NHL after last coaching the Buffalo Sabres in the 2016-17 season. He has spent the past two seasons coaching the Kraken's AHL affiliate, Coachella Valley, and will continue in that role through the playoffs. Bylsma's familiarity with the Kraken's players and staff is expected to be an advantage as he takes on his new role.
NHL.com writers debate the winner of the Jack Adams Award, which is presented annually to "the NHL coach judged to have contributed the most to his team's success." The three finalists are Dave Hakstol of the Seattle Kraken, Jim Montgomery of the Boston Bruins and Lindy Ruff of the New Jersey Devils. The writers make compelling arguments for each coach, but ultimately, the winner will be determined by a poll among the NHL Broadcasters' Association members at the end of the regular season.
The Seattle Kraken had an impressive second season in the NHL, establishing themselves as a legitimate team with a strong core of players and a coach in Dave Hakstol who got the best out of his squad. They also succeeded without sacrificing future resources and became a relevant part of the Seattle sports landscape. However, there are still areas for improvement, such as finding a bonafide scorer and power play presence. General manager Ron Francis is expected to be aggressive in the offseason to give the team the horses to advance even farther.
Jim Montgomery, Dave Hakstol, and Lindy Ruff are the finalists for the Jack Adams Award, which is presented annually to the NHL coach who contributed the most to his team's success. Montgomery led the Boston Bruins to a record-breaking regular season, while Hakstol helped the Seattle Kraken secure their first playoff berth, and Ruff orchestrated the second-greatest year-over-year improvement in NHL history with the New Jersey Devils. The winner will be announced on June 26.
The Seattle Kraken, coached by Dave Hakstol, made history by becoming the first team to knock out a defending Stanley Cup champion in their first playoff appearance. The Kraken won 2-1 against the Colorado Avalanche in a decisive Game 7, with Oliver Bjorkstrand scoring two goals and Philipp Grubauer making 33 saves. Seattle now advances to the Western Conference semifinals to face the Dallas Stars.
Dave Hakstol, former UND captain and head coach, led the Seattle Kraken to a 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes, clinching a Western Conference playoff spot. The Kraken are just the third NHL team to make the playoffs within their first two years of existence. Seattle has set an NHL record for the largest win improvement from Year 1 to Year 2. Hakstol previously led the Philadelphia Flyers to the playoffs in two of his three full seasons at the helm.