{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/672c0e761e4926b519960bc2/69d7fb8770ac05a05a8c8c48?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ron Francis Steps Down ft. Alison Lukan & Greg Wyshynski","description":"<p>Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski break down the end of the&nbsp;<strong>Ron Francis era with the Seattle Kraken</strong>&nbsp;and what went wrong for the NHL’s newest franchise. The discussion dives into why Francis’ approach as general manager — often focused on playing it safe and avoiding big swings — ultimately left the Kraken stuck in the middle as a team full of complementary players but without a true star.</p><p>The guys debate whether Seattle’s expansion strategy failed compared to the immediate success of the&nbsp;<strong>Vegas Golden Knights</strong>, and how the league’s evolution since Vegas entered the NHL made the Kraken’s path far more difficult. They also discuss key roster decisions, including letting&nbsp;<strong>Morgan Geekie</strong>&nbsp;walk, the lack of a true number-one defenseman, and the organization’s ongoing search for a franchise cornerstone.</p><p>Plus, Marek and Wyshynski examine what comes next for Seattle with&nbsp;<strong>Jason Botterill</strong>&nbsp;taking over hockey operations, why the team may need to reset its roster through trades and the draft, and what lessons the Kraken should take from their first five seasons in the NHL.</p><p>Subscribe to the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel for more NHL analysis, breaking news, and conversations around the biggest stories in hockey.</p><p><br></p><p>#NHL #ConnorMcDavid #BuffaloSabres #NewYorkRangers #TorontoMapleLeafs #NewJerseyDevils #SeattleKraken #JeffMarek #GregWyshynski #DailyFaceoff #Hockey</p><p><br></p><p>Leave a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheSheet</p><p>Email us: thesheet@thenationnetwork.com</p><p><br></p><p>SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!</p><p><br></p><p>👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/</p><p>👍🏼 Ninja: https://www.sharkninja.ca/ninja-crispi-pro-6-in-1-countertop-glass-air-fryer-rose-quartz/AS101CRS.html?utm_source=Meta&amp;utm_medium=Paid+Social&amp;utm_campaign=H1NinjaCrispi&amp;utm_content=NinjaEN&amp;dwvar_AS101CRS_color=cdb9b8</p><p><br></p><p>Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><p><br></p><p>If you liked this, check out:</p><p>🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow</p><p>🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401</p><p>🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom</p><p>🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army</p><p>🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner</p><p>🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy &amp; Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting</p><p>____________________________________________________________________________________________</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with us on ⬇️</p><p><br></p><p>Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff</p><p><br></p><p>💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com</p><p>🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff</p><p>💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoff</p><p><br></p><p>Daily Faceoff Merch:</p><p>https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff</p><p><br></p><p>Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p>","author_name":"The Nation Network"}