Kraken Land Top Defense Prospect

The Seattle Kraken just pulled off a historic draft move, selecting defenseman Chase Reid seventh overall — the first first-round defenseman in their six-year history. At just 18, Reid is a generational talent with elite offensive skills, scoring 18 goals and 30 assists in 45 games last season. Scouts had him ranked as the top prospect in the draft, and GM Jason Botterill called it a dream pick — finally adding a top-tier defenseman to complement their center-heavy strategy. Known for speed, vision, and playmaking from the blue line, Reid is projected to be a major offensive force and power-play catalyst. He’ll play college hockey at Michigan State next season before potentially suiting up for the Kraken, signaling a bold new direction for their defense. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/246d185b386b89e5