New Seattle Kraken coach Dan Bylsma discusses the potential hiring of Coachella Valley Firebirds assistant Jessica Campbell to an NHL coaching role. Bylsma praises Campbell and the success of the Firebirds under her leadership, considering her along with fellow assistant Stu Bickel for the Kraken coaching staff. The need for a new assistant arose after the departure of Dave Hakstol and assistant Paul McFarland. Campbell's success with the Firebirds' offense and power-play units underscores her coaching abilities.
Bylsma emphasizes the importance of communication and trust within the coaching staff to build positive relationships with players. He plans to further consult with current assistants Jay Leach and Dave Lowry alongside discussing career aspirations with Campbell and Bickel. Campbell has a diverse coaching background, previously working with the Nurnberg Ice Tigers in Germany and becoming the first woman on a men's national team coaching staff at the IIHF Men's World Championships.