Dan Bylsma wants to ‘do right by the fans’ as next Kraken head coach

Dan Bylsma wants to ‘do right by the fans’ as next Kraken head coach

New Seattle Kraken head coach Dan Bylsma has some expectations to deal with as the franchises second ever head coach, considering the situation that the team is in with some aging players and a sports market that’s highly competitive. Kraken beat writer Silvia gives three takes from the introductory press conference.

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Monstrosity of an effort against Montreal: Kraken losing streak pushes to eight with ugly loss to Canadiens 
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Monstrosity of an effort against Montreal: Kraken losing streak pushes to eight with ugly loss to Canadiens 

The Seattle Kraken, nearing the end of their third season in franchise history, have hit another low point as they won't make the playoffs this year and they're currently on an eight-game losing streak. The most recent defeat comes at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, a 5-1 result that Seattle was never truly in.

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Shakin’ hands: Jordan Eberle signs two-year extension with Seattle Kraken hours ahead of NHL trade deadline 
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Shakin’ hands: Jordan Eberle signs two-year extension with Seattle Kraken hours ahead of NHL trade deadline 

Just hours ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline, amid conflicting reports about his future, Seattle Kraken forward and alternate captain Jordan Eberle signed a two-year extension that will likely see his playing career finish in the Pacific Northwest. The Kraken keep a producing winger and valuable veteran leader in their locker room for what should be Eberle’s final years.

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Kraken get back on track with 6-2 victory over the Blackhawks, as team looks to start getting healthier 
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Kraken get back on track with 6-2 victory over the Blackhawks, as team looks to start getting healthier 

The Seattle Kraken snapped their four-game losing streak, as Vince Dunn returned to the lineup and the team put up six goals on the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. Goaltender Joey Daccord, making his 17th start in the past 19 games, remained rock solid while Tomas Tatar led the way with two goals in the victory.

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Stumbling Kraken can’t capitalize on opportunities against Maple Leafs as losing streak pushes to four 
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Stumbling Kraken can’t capitalize on opportunities against Maple Leafs as losing streak pushes to four 

An injured and reeling Seattle Kraken suffered their fourth straight loss, ultimately failing to take advantage of the opportunities that a Toronto Maple Leafs team playing in the second game of a back-to-back gave them. Jordan Eberle scored the lone goal, Joey Daccord was strong in net, but Seattle's play wasn't sharp enough to edge one of the NHL's best teams.

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Collaboration within Converge: CSS stops by “Back 2 Besa” and “The Day with Trae” to discuss Seattle’s sports as 2024 begins 
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Collaboration within Converge: CSS stops by “Back 2 Besa” and “The Day with Trae” to discuss Seattle’s sports as 2024 begins 

As 2024 begins, a busy year lies ahead for Seattle's eight professional sports teams. Keeping track of those teams and more is Charles Hamaker, host of Circling Seattle Sports, who recently has stopped by Back2Besa and The Day with Trae to talk about the Winter Classic and the CSS team.

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