The Seattle Kraken's search for a new head coach has intensified after the Carolina Hurricanes' elimination from the playoffs, putting the spotlight on their bench boss, Rod Brind'Amour.
Despite the Hurricanes' heartbreaking Game 6 loss to the New York Rangers, Brind'Amour's future remains uncertain, with sources confirming his openness to exploring opportunities with interested teams.
While there is a possibility of Brind'Amour returning to Carolina next season, the Kraken's general manager, Ron Francis, could seize this chance to reunite with his former teammate and bring a proven winner to Seattle. Their shared history and Brind'Amour's impressive track record, including three consecutive division titles with the Hurricanes, make him an enticing candidate for the Kraken.
After parting ways with Dave Hakstol, who led the team to their inaugural playoff appearance last year, the Kraken are determined to find a coach capable of guiding them back to the postseason and elevating their status among the NHL's elite teams.
With negotiations expected to be challenging, the Kraken's pursuit of Brind'Amour could ignite a coaching carousel, as teams vie for the services of one of the league's most sought-after bench bosses. The hunt is on for Francis and the Kraken, who recognize the importance of securing a proven winner to steer their quest for sustained success.
