NHL coaching carousel 2025: Kraken hire former Islanders coach Lane Lambert to replace Dan Bylsma

Seattle Kraken has hired Lane Lambert to be his next coach, The team announced on Thursday night. Lambert, formerly with the islanders of New York, is the third coach in Kraken’s four -year history.

Kraken CEO Jason Botterill said that Lambert’s experience as a coach helping the winning teams was an important factor in the team’s decision.

“After extensive search, we are happy to announce Lane as the new main coach,” said Botterill. “We launched a wide net for appropriate candidates. What impressed us throughout the interview process was Lane’s strategy and vision for this team. It was a member of the capitals winning the Cup and the islanders advanced to two finals of the Eastern Conference. We have full confidence in Lane to run this team on the bench.”

The first stage of Lambert as the main coach was a short film with the islanders of 2022-24. Lambert led New York to a record 42-31-9 in his first year at work, and was fired with only 45 games in his second season with a record of 19-15-11.

In Seattle, Lambert replaces Dan Bylsma, who was fired after a single season and a 35-41-6 mark.

Any other place in Coaching Carousel, Chicago Blackhawks have hired the former Detroit Red Wings coach, Jeff Blashill, Vancouver Canucks promoted Deputy Coach Adam Foote and Rich Tocchet returns to Philadelphia’s Flyers as new coach.

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