Seattle Kraken hire Lane Lambert as new head coach, replacing Dan Bylsma
Lane Lambert is the new bench boss in Seattle.
UP NEXT: THE LANE EVENT
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) May 30, 2025
We’re excited to welcome Lane Lambert to the #SeaKraken as our organization’s new Head Coach → https://t.co/Vd5RuaFbRK pic.twitter.com/R75grVT9BG
This will be his second time as an NHL head coach, previously having been with the New York Islanders.
Lambert, 60 years old, most recently served as associate head coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
There's a new bench boss in the Emerald City!
— NHL (@NHL) May 30, 2025
Lane Lambert has been named the head coach of the @SeattleKraken! pic.twitter.com/pyVmLSpGdz
Per the Seattle Kraken press release, Lambert said the following:
"I'm so excited to become the head coach of the Seattle Kraken," said Lambert. "When it came time to writing a new chapter, I couldn't think of a better fit. Seattle is an incredible sports town, and I’ve been impressed by the energy of the fans every time I’ve been there as a visiting coach. This team has a talented group of young players poised to take the next step and a core group of veterans with great leadership qualities. I'd like to thank Samantha Holloway, Ron Francis and Jason Botterill for this opportunity. I can't wait to get started.”
Lambert replaces Dan Bylsma who was fired after one season in Seattle following two straight trips to the Calder Cup Finals with AHL affiliate Coachella Valley.
