The Seattle Kraken have parted ways with head coach Dan Bylsma after a disappointing 35-41-6 season, marking their second consecutive absence from the playoffs. This coaching change follows a trend in the NHL, as Bylsma becomes the third head coach for the franchise in as many seasons. His previous experience includes a Stanley Cup victory with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009 and a stint with the Buffalo Sabres. The Kraken are now on the lookout for a new bench boss to lead them back to postseason contention amidst a competitive Western Conference landscape.