SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – APRIL 29: The Seattle Kraken celebrate their 3-0 win against the San Jose Sharks at Climate Pledge Arena on April 29, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
The NHL is in the thick of the second round of the 2022 Playoffs, but the Seattle Kraken are nowhere to be found after finishing well outside the Western Conference playoff picture this season. The expansion franchise was plagued by a number of issues in its inaugural season, with underwhelming free-agent signings, an anemic offense, and ineffective special teams among the main culprits. Heading into his second offseason, general manager Ron Francis must address those main areas
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