Ron Francis, the Kraken's first general manager, is being replaced by assistant Jason Botterill, who is a former GM for the Buffalo Sabres.

The Seattle Kraken elevated Hall of Famer Ron Francis to president of hockey operations on Tuesday and promoted Jason Botterill to executive vice president and general manager.

Jason Botterill was named general manager of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. He replaces Ron Francis, the team's first GM, who was named president. Botterill, 48, had been hired as a Seattle assistant GM on Jan. 5, 2021.