After a long search, the Seattle Kraken have found their new bench boss. The team announced that Lane Lambert has been hired as the third head coach in franchise history.
GM Jason Botterill released the following statement:
After conducting an extensive search, we’re thrilled to announce Lane as our new head coach. We cast a wide net for suitable candidates. What impressed us throughout the interview process was Lane’s strategy and vision for this team. He was an integral part of the Capitals winning the Cup and the Islanders advancing to two straight Eastern Conference finals. We have full confidence in Lane to lead this team behind the bench.
Lambert will be taking over behind the bench from Dan Bylsma who was let go after just one year. He had previously replaced Dave Hakstol who served as the head coach for the franchise’s first three seasons. The hire shouldn’t come as too much surprise as earlier this week, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Lambert had emerged as the frontrunner for the position.
