A new era of leadership in Seattle
The Seattle Kraken have announced the addition of Patrik Allvin to their executive roster, appointing him vice president and assistant general manager. The move also sees Pascal Vincent join the coaching staff as an assistant coach, a development first reported by the team’s official channels.
Allvin arrives after a four‑and‑a‑half tenure as general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, where he became the first Swedish executive to lead an NHL club. During his time in Vancouver he oversaw a roster that reached the playoffs on multiple occasions and earned a reputation for strategic player development.
Before his front‑office role, Allvin spent years as a scout and executive with the Pittsburgh Penguins, contributing to three Stanley Cup championships. His extensive network across North America and Europe is expected to bolster the Kraken’s player acquisition strategies.
Pascal Vincent, meanwhile, brings a fresh coaching perspective after a single season at the helm of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The former head coach has also spent the past two years working in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, honing his ability to develop young talent and implement aggressive systems.
Kraken general manager Jason Botterill praised the newcomers, highlighting Allvin’s “extensive hockey network and leadership experience” and Vincent’s “proven ability to adapt and innovate on the bench.” Botterill emphasized that the hires align with the franchise’s ambition to compete aggressively in the Pacific Division.
Both Allvin and Vincent share a distinctive haircut that has become a subtle point of camaraderie among the coaching staff, adding a human touch to an otherwise business‑focused announcement.