SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken's new head coach, Lane Lambert, will be introduced at a press conference in front of local media on Monday.
The full press conference can be streamed live on KING 5+.
"I'm so excited to become the head coach of the Seattle Kraken," Lambert said in a release. "When it came time to writing a new chapter, I couldn't think of a better fit. Seattle's 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.
The third head coach in franchise history, Lambert takes over after Dan Bylsma was dismissed following his first season in Seattle.
Lambert began his professional hockey coaching career during the 2002-03 season when he served as assistant coach for the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League.
He moved to the National Hockey League during the 2011-12 season to join the Nashville Predators as assistant coach. He was also an assistant coach with the Washington Capitals from 2014-18. He went on to be an assistant coach for the New York Islanders for four seasons before becoming the head coach between 2022 and 2024.
He was an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs last season.
"After conducting an extensive search, we're thrilled to announce Lane as our new head coach," said Jason Botterill, Seattle Kraken general manager. "We cast a wide net for suitable candidates. Lane impressed us throughout the interview process with his strategy and vision for this team. He’s found success at every level as a coach and player and was an integral part of Washington’s Cup run in 2018. We have full confidence in his ability to lead our players behind the bench."