Patrik Allvin, Ex-Canucks GM of the Year Finalist, Joins Kraken and Nobody is Ready For It

Alright, 12s, get ready! Our Kraken just dropped some serious bombs, fortifying our front office and coaching staff with two absolutely massive additions. In a move that's got the league buzzing, we're bringing in Patrik Allvin as our new Vice President and Assistant General Manager, and Pascal Vincent to join the coaching ranks as an Assistant Coach. These aren't just any hires, folks, these are proven winners with deep experience who are here to build something special in the Emerald City!

The Rival GM Who Became Ours

First up, let's talk about Patrik Allvin, because this is wild. The dude was a 2024 finalist for NHL GM of the Year! With the Vancouver Canucks, our Pacific Division rival, no less! He led them to a 50-23-9 record, a division title (their first since 2013), and pushed them to the second round of the playoffs, losing a tight Game 7 against Edmonton. Now he's ours! Kraken GM Jason Botterill said it himself: Allvin is an "excellent communicator" who gets the "importance of structure and a process in making decisions." Botterill noted Allvin's incredible experience "evaluating talent in North America, Europe, amateur, pro" and that he's held "a lot of different titles." And get this, Allvin was part of three Stanley Cup winning teams in Pittsburgh (2009, 2016, 2017) when he and Botterill spent a decade together! Allvin is "eager to get started" and said the Kraken opportunity, combined with our insane fanbase at Climate Pledge Arena, sold him. "The practice facility is phenomenal, best in the league," Allvin said after crossing the border. "As a visiting team, you can feel the fans’ energy and feel the identity of the team playing fast hockey." This is huge, Seattle, we're attracting top-tier talent who are hungry to win and trust each other implicitly. Allvin summed it up perfectly, saying he and Botterill have an "inner drive to always get better and learn" and are "always looking for different ways to improve and challenge each other." That's the winning mindset we need!

Lambert's Dream Assistant Coach is Here to Stay

And then there's Pascal Vincent, our new Assistant Coach! Head Coach Lane Lambert was thorough after Jessica Campbell moved on, and it's clear he found his guy. Lambert gushed about Vincent, saying he's "worn every hat you can," having been a head coach and assistant coach at "every level" over 26 years, with 15 years in the pros. "Everyone said he is an extremely hardworking and loyal guy who loves to win and loves to develop players," Lambert shared. It's no wonder Lambert said Vincent was his "favorite right from the beginning." This guy knows how to win, having been named AHL Coach of the Year twice: first in 2017-18 with the Manitoba Moose, and most recently in 2025 with the Laval Rocket, where he led them to 101 points and a league-leading 48-19-5 record! He's also got seven seasons as an NHL assistant coach under his belt with Winnipeg and Columbus, plus a year as head coach for the Blue Jackets. Vincent is absolutely pumped, saying that while every new role is special, "this time, there’s something different and better about this one." He loves our city, calls Climate Pledge "amazing," and yes, he knows "the fans are loud!" You're right, Pascal, it feels right! So, what does all this mean for us, Kraken faithful, as we head into the draft, free agency, and development camp? It means we're building. We're getting smarter, tougher, and more experienced at every level. These hires, especially bringing in a GM of the Year finalist, signal a serious commitment to long-term success. Get ready to watch this team grow, because with these additions, the future in the Emerald City is looking brighter than ever for our Kraken!

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