The Seattle Kraken announced a coaching change a week ago. Former New York Islanders head coach Lane Lambert [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/former-islanders-head-coach-lane-lambert-named-new-bench-boss-in-seattle] has taken the head coaching job in Seattle. As many head coaches do, Lambert is evaluating the rest of the coaching staff and wants to bring in his own guys. So, Bob Woods has been relieved of his duties [https://x.com/SeattleKraken/status/1933277624253530255] as an assistant coach after just one season with the Kraken. Wild Wild's Marco Rossi Traded or Offer Sheeted? Woods has hired before the 2024-25 season as an assistant coach for the Kraken. Dan Bylsma was promoted from the AHL to the NHL as the Kraken's head coach and brought in Woods to be the assistant. Wild Forward Signs Contract In Czech Extraliga League. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-forward-signs-contract-in-czech-extraliga] Wild's Brock Faber Receives Norris Trophy Vote. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-s-brock-faber-receives-norris-trophy-vote] Wild's John Hynes Receives Vote For Jack Adams Award. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/wild-s-john-hynes-receives-vote-for-jack-adams-award] Bylsma was fired after just one season and was replaced by Lambert. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-announce-lane-lambert-as-third-coach-in-franchise-history] Before working for the Kraken, Woods was the Wild's assistant coach for seven seasons. The Wild went 290-186-59 with Woods as the assistant coach for seven seasons. They ranked 13th in points with 639. Photo Credit: Nov 29, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Seattle Kraken assistant coach Bob Woods watches the play from the bench against the San Jose Sharks with defenseman Joshua Mahura (28) and defenseman Brandon Montour (62) during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images.
