The Kraken's best move of the offseason was not signing Ryan Lindgren, but hiring Lane Lambert and Jason Botterill.

The Seattle Kraken's new head coach, Lane Lambert, right, is introduced during a news conference with Jason Botterill, executive vice president and general manager, left, Monday, June 9, 2025, at ...

FILE - New York Islanders head coach Lane Lambert, center top, stands behind the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in ...

FILE - New York Islanders head coach Lane Lambert, center top, stands behind the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in ...

To that end, the Kraken hired Lane Lambert to the post, his second NHL head coaching gig. Lambert led the New York Islanders to the 2023 playoffs but was let go midway through his second season.

The Kraken hired Lane Lambert on May 29. NHL coach openings Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kraken hire Lane Lambert as head coach ...

FILE - New York Islanders head coach Lane Lambert, center top, stands behind the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in ...

SEATTLE – The Seattle Kraken hired Lane Lambert on Thursday night as the third head coach in team history. Lambert replaces Dan Bylsma, fired after one season. Recommended Videos The 60-year-old ...

FILE - New York Islanders head coach Lane Lambert, center top, stands behind the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in ...