When Dan Bylsma took the job as an assistant coach in the American Hockey League in 2021, his hope was to rediscover some enjoyment being a coach. Being back on an NHL bench at that point was the furthest thing from his mind. He's back on a bench now as the second head coach in the history of the Seattle Kraken.
New Seattle Kraken NHL hockey team head coach Dan Bylsma is flanked by Kraken general manager Ron Francis and co-owner Samantha Holloway during an introductory press conference in Seattle, Tuesday, May 28, 2024. New Seattle Kraken NHL hockey team head coach Dan Bylsma smiles during an introductory press conference in Seattle, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
It’s been a bit of a journey for Bylsma since his previous head coaching job at the NHL level in Buffalo. There were a few years as an assistant coach in Detroit after his dismissal in Buffalo. There was the assistant job with the Charlotte Checkers in the AHL during the 2021-22 season that became the stepping stone to taking over as the head coach for the Coachella Valley Firebirds for their first season in 2022-23 as the top affiliate for the Kraken.
Going with Bylsma is a decision that must go right for the Kraken management as they continue to try and find a hold in the local sports marketplace — and with the always looming hope of the NBA and the SuperSonics returning sometime in the future. Before he can fully turn his attention to his new position, Bylsma must finish the job he’s currently doing. Coachella Valley will host Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in the Calder Cup playoffs on Wednesday night.
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