Allyson Ballard

Seattle

Beat Writer at Davy Jones Locker Room

Goth beat writer covering the #SEAKRAKEN for @DavyJonesLR and @AP. @ThePHWA member

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Kraken Name Lane Lambert Head Coach

4 weeks ago | davyjoneslockerroom.com | Allyson Ballard

The search is over. Thursday, the Kraken named former Maple Leafs associate coach Lane Lambert as their third head coach in franchise history, just a little over a month since firing Dan Bylsma. “We cast a wide net for suitable candidates. Lane impressed us throughout the interview process with his strategy and vision for this team,” general manager Jason Botterill stated in the team’s press release.
Kraken Close to Concluding Search for New Head Coach

1 month ago | davyjoneslockerroom.com | Allyson Ballard

Speaking with KHN host and radio personality Ian Furness on 93.3 KJR Friday afternoon, Kraken general manager Jason Botterill shared that while the team has yet to offer the job to anybody, they’re primed to conclude their search for Dan Bylsma’s replacement at head coach soon. “You go through a process like this, you are blown away by the talent in the coaching field, just different perspectives, how people handle staff, what they think [are] the right systems out there.
PWHL Expansion Made Official, Seattle an “Obvious” Choice for New Franchise

1 month ago | davyjoneslockerroom.com | Allyson Ballard

Women’s hockey is on its way to Seattle, enriching an already vibrant women’s professional sports landscape. Kraken, PWHL, and city executives made long-rumored plans to expand the PWHL to Seattle official Wednesday at Climate Pledge Arena, the soon-to-be home of the league’s second expansion franchise and the area’s third professional women’s sports team, alongside the WNBA’s Storm and the NWSL’s Reign.
Kraken Commit to Winning with Coaching Change, Restructured Front Office

2 months ago | davyjoneslockerroom.com | Allyson Ballard

Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke kept his promise to media members following last week’s season ticket holder event that “announcements” demonstrating the team’s commitment to winning were forthcoming. One way or another, his affirmation that Ron Francis will stick around held true, too. This week, Seattle relieved head coach Dan Bylsma of his duties and promoted Francis from general manager to president of hockey operations, naming current assistant general manager Jason Botterill as his replacement.
Inconsistency Identified as Biggest Obstacle Facing Kraken at Season’s End

2 months ago | davyjoneslockerroom.com | Allyson Ballard

Consistency is key. Seattle needs more of it. Thirteen players and head coach Dan Bylsma gave exit interviews Wednesday at the Kraken Community Iceplex to close out another playoff-less season, the third such case in franchise history. While a longer summer stretches before them than they’d prefer, Seattle is cognizant of their biggest weakness– inconsistency– and hopeful for what the future holds.
Seattle Kraken drop 2nd straight with 2-1 loss to Vegas

2 months ago | sports.mynorthwest.com | Mark Anderson |Allyson Ballard

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ivan Barbashev and William Karlsson scored for the Golden Knights and Vegas took another step toward clinching the Pacific Division with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. Vegas Golden Knights 2, Seattle Kraken 1: Box scoreThe Golden Knights would have secured the division, but Los Angeles remained alive with a 6-1 win over Anaheim. Vegas has a six-point lead with three games remaining; the Kings have four games left.
Kraken @ Knights PREVIEW: Go For Broke

2 months ago | davyjoneslockerroom.com | Allyson Ballard

The Time: 7pm PTThe Place: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NVPlace to Watch: KING 5, KONG, KHN, SCRIPPS, TVAS, ESPN+Place to Listen: Kraken Audio Network via KJR 93.3-FMVegas is storming their way to the playoffs for their seventh appearance in eight seasons ever. The Knights currently enjoy a six-point lead over the rest of the Pacific Division, are 7-2-1 over their last 10, and haven’t suffered a losing streak longer than four games this season.
Kraken @ Sharks PREVIEW: Go Down Swinging

2 months ago | davyjoneslockerroom.com | Allyson Ballard

The Time: 7pm PTThe Place: SAP Center in San Jose, CAPlace to Watch: KONG, KHN, NBCSCA, ESPN+Place to Listen: Kraken Audio Network via KJR 93.3-FMThe Seattle Kraken and the San Jose Sharks have fought in two of their three meetings this season. Klim Kostin and Will Borgen brawled in what ended up an 8-5 loss for Seattle in November, and when these two teams met later in January, it was Henry Thrun and Vince Dunn who dropped the gloves during the Kraken’s 6-2 win.
Duchene, Johnston score 45 seconds apart in Stars’ 3-1 win over Kraken

2 months ago | fox4news.com | Allyson Ballard

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Matt Duchene #95 of the Dallas Stars reacts after scoring a goal during the first period of a game against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on March 31, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Ge SEATTLE (AP) — Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston scored early in the first, and Casey DeSmith made 35 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Monday night. Mikael Granlund added an empty-net goal with 1:07 remaining.
Duchene, Johnston score 45 seconds apart in Stars' 3-1 win over Kraken

2 months ago | palestineherald.com | Allyson Ballard

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