For the second straight year, the Seattle Kraken will pick eighth in the NHL Draft after the New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club won the NHL Draft Lottery on Monday night.

The Seattle Kraken dropped two spots in the 2025 NHL draft and hold the eighth overall pick for the second straight year.

The shakeup announced Tuesday comes after the Kraken missed the playoffs ... been in charge since not long after Seattle’s ownership group was granted an NHL expansion franchise.

Seattle Kraken Fire Coach Dan Bylsma ... the energy he brought to our organization over the past four years at the NHL and AHL levels,” Francis said. “After a thorough review of the season ...

Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) April 21, 2025 The Kraken finished ... Bylsma joined the Firebirds' NHL affiliate, the Seattle Kraken, in May 2024. A month later, Firebirds assistant coach ...

The Seattle Kraken had the sixth-best odds in the NHL draft lottery ... The Kraken fired Dan Bylsma on April 21 after just one season behind the bench. Botterill takes over in time for the ...