Ronald Michael Francis Jr. (born March 1, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He is the general manager of the Seattle Kraken that plans to play its first season in 2021.

The Seattle Kraken have had Ron Francis leading their franchise as its first-ever general manager. The Hockey League Hall of Famer was an NHL legend before transitioning from player to front ...

Four seasons into building up the Kraken, GM Ron Francis is again on the cusp of something much bigger heading into Year 5 ...

Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis believes a trio of trades made ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline helps position ...

For the second time in three years, the Kraken have a first-round draft pick centerman dominating major junior hockey, but ...

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Following the trade deadline, the Kraken are expected to give some of their prospects a look over the final 17 games and now ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD ― After snagging a close 2-1 victory over No. 1 Pope Francis boys ice hockey on Jan. 18, No. 16 Braintree was looking to put on a repeat performance on the road. Riding the ...

LOWELL - With championship Sunday a week away, Pope Francis boys hockey fell just short of reaching TD Garden and the Division I state title game. For more than two periods, the No. 1 Cardinals ...

Francis intends to use the acquired draft picks to chase NHL-level talent in trades this offseason. SEATTLE - Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis believes a trio of trades made ahead of ...