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Boston Bruins: Kracken Pass on Bruins Assistant Coach For Head Job

Mar 10, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy, left with assistant coaches Jay Pandolfo and Joe Sacco during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Seattle Kracken is close to beginning play this season the 32nd National Hockey League team and they are beginning to assemble not only a roster, but a head coach. Thursday, general manager Ron Francis announced who his first bench boss will be in Seattle and it’s good news for the Boston Bruins.

Francis announced that Dave Hakstol will be the franchise’s first head coach.