Seattle Kraken: First head coach Dave Hakstol is a good hire
Setting a standard
As important as the above items are, Hakstol’s biggest job will be to set the Seattle Kraken organization up for future success. Building a strong franchise isn’t easy. The first coach will go a long way to making it happen.
Future Kraken players and fans will look back at these first few seasons as the cornerstone of a successful organization. Hakstol’s job is to put a quality product on the ice that the community can be proud of because they play hard and do the little things to win games. That’s part one.
Part two is a little more difficult. It’s setting up a team culture. From how to show up for practice to representing the team during games, Dave Hakstol is responsible for making it happen and in a way that stands the test of time.
Conclusion
This is an excellent hire by Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis. Dave Hakstol has the skills to do the job and do it well.
Some might say that Hakstol wasn’t the Seattle Kraken’s first choice. The fact of the matter is, Francis hired the best person available to do the job. If Francis wanted Gallant, he could have hired him at any time over the last six months. Rick Tocchet interviewed with Francis and didn’t get the gig. Hakstol is the choice, and it’s a good one.
#SeaKraken Dave Hakstol on @SiriusXMNHL The Power Play!
The 1st Head Coach in @SeattleKraken history joined @stevekouleas @ShaneOBrien55 to talk about his new job, the excitement in Seattle, putting his coaching staff together and Koul being part.
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