The Seattle Kraken have named Dan Bylsma as their second head coach in franchise history.
Summary
- Fans express divided opinions on Dan Bylsma’s coaching hire for the Seattle Kraken.
- Some believe Bylsma’s experience and success warrant a second shot at NHL coaching.
- Concerns arise over Bylsma’s past stints with Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
Reactions
There’s been a lot of recent coaching hires that received lukewarm reactions yet turned out well, as seen in the ECF teams’ success.
Bringing Up Young Talent
Many fans see Bylsma as capable of developing Seattle’s young talent and bringing the team to playoff contention.
Previous Coaching Records
Some fans defend Bylsma’s coaching record, pointing out his successful AHL stint and minimizing criticism from his previous NHL coaching positions.