New executive vice president and general manager Jason Botterill will have the final say in all roster decisions after the Seattle Kraken announced a shuffled front office structure on Tuesday.

Jason Botterill was named executive vice president and general manager of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. He replaces Ron Francis, the team's first GM, who was named president of hockey operations. Botterill said improving the roster is the top priority.

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.