Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski break down the end of the Ron Francis era with the Seattle Kraken and what went wrong for the NHL’s newest franchise. The discussion dives into why Francis’ approach as general manager — often focused on playing it safe and avoiding big swings — ultimately left the Kraken stuck in the middle as a team full of complementary players but without a true star.

The guys debate whether Seattle’s expansion strategy failed compared to the immediate success of the Vegas Golden Knights, and how the league’s evolution since Vegas entered the NHL made the Kraken’s path far more difficult. They also discuss key roster decisions, including letting Morgan Geekie walk, the lack of a true number-one defenseman, and the organization’s ongoing search for a franchise cornerstone.

Plus, Marek and Wyshynski examine what comes next for Seattle with Jason Botterill taking over hockey operations, why the team may need to reset its roster through trades and the draft, and what lessons the Kraken should take from their first five seasons in the NHL.

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