Meet the Kraken’s 2026 NHL Draft Class

On June 26 and 27, the NHL hosted the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, New York. Players from all over gathered in upstate New York to have their dreams realized: getting their names called to play for one of the 32 NHL teams. The event took place over seven rounds, with the first round held on Friday night and rounds two through seven an all-day affair on Saturday.

Throughout all seven rounds, the Seattle Kraken had eight picks. Let’s look at the eight players the Kraken drafted. 

First Round, Seventh Overall – Defenseman Chase Reid 

The Kraken finally elected not to use their first overall pick to draft a forward, more importantly, a center. With the seventh overall pick, the Kraken selected defenseman Chase Reid. This was an incredible steal for Seattle, considering Reid was still available at seventh overall. 

For the last two seasons, the 18-year-old has played in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), playing for the Soo Greyhounds. He has played in 84 games in the last two seasons and has recorded 88 points. For the upcoming 2026-27 season, Reid has committed to playing at Michigan State University.

Reid is a great, versatile player. He excels on the blue line while also finding great scoring chances. He is the kind of defenseman Seattle needs, and he will be great in the near future. 

Second Round, 38th Overall – Right Wing Casey Mutryn 

With their second round pick, the Kraken selected their first forward of the draft: Casey Mutryn. He most recently played for the US National U-18 team, playing in 62 games this season and recording 46 points. Mutryn committed to play at Boston College, where he will begin his collegiate academic and hockey career. 

He has an excellent hockey IQ and does a great job of finding scoring chances. When Mutryn has the puck, he will make sure to give his team the best possible opportunity to score, whether by shooting himself or passing to an open teammate. Both Reid and Mutryn alone are big steals for the Kraken in this draft class. 

Fourth Round, 99th Overall – Center Viktor Fedorov

The Kraken didn’t have any selections in the third round, so they had 61 picks between selections to get their heads straight. With their fourth round selection, the Kraken drafted another forward, Viktor Fedorov. He most recently played in his home country of Russia, where he played in three leagues over the 2025-26 season. He played in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), the Supreme Hockey League (VHL), and the Junior Hockey League (MHL), playing in a total of 63 games and recording 22 points. 

Just like Mutryn, Fedorov has a great hockey IQ and tries to make smart plays. His consistent skill makes him a great asset to any team. 

Fifth Round, 131st Overall – Defenseman Finn Kearns

During the draft, the Kraken were slated to select a player with the 102nd overall draft pick. Seattle elected to trade this pick to the New York Rangers, and in exchange, they received the 131st and the 148th overall picks. With the first of the two picks, the Kraken selected defenseman Finn Kearns. He most recently played for St. Andrews College, playing in 53 games and recording 40 points. 

Kearns is a heavy hitter, not afraid to throw his body around to get to the puck. He tries to find ways to make sure the puck makes its way back to his team, and often tries to find scoring chances of his own as well. 

Fifth Round, 148th Overall – Defenseman Hawke Huff

The second selection with the Rangers’ trade was quick to follow, as the Kraken also drafted Hawke Huff in the fifth round. During the 2025-26 season, he played for the United States Hockey League (USHL) for the Cedar Rapids Roughriders. He was named an alternate captain, showing his great leadership skills on and off the ice. Huff played in 61 games and recorded 39 points. 

Huff has a great physicality to him and is great at eating up minutes on the ice. He will be a great third-pair defenseman when he is ready for the NHL circuit. 

Sixth Round, 166th Overall – Defenseman Ola Palme 

The Kraken used their sixth-round selection to pick up defenseman Ola Palme. The Swedish-born player took to the ice in 31 games during the 2025-26 season and recorded 23 points. 

The 18-year-old has great speed and plays a full game. He will need some time to develop, but he is another great addition to the Kraken’s defensive core. 

Seventh Round, 198th Overall – Defenseman Rylan Singh

The Kraken used their first pick in the seventh round to select their fourth straight defenseman, Rylan Singh. Just like Reid, Singh played in the OHL during the 2025-26 season. He played in 52 games for the Guelph Storm and recorded 23 points. Singh also played in four playoff games and scored one goal. 

Singh has great speed to get through the opposing team. He has a great shot and will continue to work and hone these skills to be an even better player. 

Seventh Round, 2024th Overall – Center William Tomko

With their last pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Kraken rounded out their draft class with another center, William Tomko. He and Huff both played in the USHL, however Tomko played for the Sioux City Musketeers. He played in 59 games and recorded 60 points via 24 goals and 36 assists. 

Tomko is another player with a great hockey IQ. He often finds playmaking chances for his team and is not afraid to take the shot. He is committed to the Ohio State University for the 2026-27 season, which will be a great place for him to get ready for the NHL. 

Kraken Picked Up Some Great Young Talent

The Kraken’s 2026 NHL Draft class saw the addition of three forwards and five defenders. The lack of a goaltender was a shock, especially with the historic number of goaltenders that were drafted this year. Regardless, the Kraken have a fantastic new group of prospects Seattle fans should be excited to see in the next few years.