Jason Botterill was named executive vice president and general manager of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. He replaces Ron Francis, the team's first GM, who was named president of hockey operations. Botterill said improving the roster is the top priority.

New executive vice president and general manager Jason Botterill will have the final say in all roster decisions after the Seattle Kraken announced a shuffled front office structure on Tuesday.

Ron Francis, the Kraken's first general manager, is being replaced by assistant Jason Botterill, who is a former GM for the Buffalo Sabres.