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# Analysis: A Look at 5 Players Seattle Kraken Drafted on Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft
- URL: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/analysis-a-look-at-5-players-seattle-kraken-drafted-on-day-2-of-the-2025-nhl-draft/
- Published: 2025-06-28T22:42:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T05:37:11.000Z
- Author: Corbin Smith
- Tags: Kraken, Blake Fiddler, Will Reynolds

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![  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Blake Fiddler poses after being drafted by the Seattle Kraken with the 36th overall pick during rounds 2-7 of the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)  ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1d/f2/1df2f77b-83dd-4bc0-a6d2-6d1bb5df89a3/content/images/2026/10/screenshot-2025-06-28-153756-format-original.png)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Blake Fiddler poses after being drafted by the Seattle Kraken with the 36th overall pick during rounds 2-7 of the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) \[/caption\]

After acquiring yet another center in the first round with the selection of Jake O’Brien, the Kraken turned their attention elsewhere on Day 2 of the draft, picking up four defenseman and a right wing on a day where they looked to address organizational need while also acquiring some upside. 

Here’s a look at all of the Kraken’s selections Saturday, and why fans should be cautiously optimistic about them being potential helpers in the coming seasons.

### Round 2: Blake Fiddler, D, Edmonton (WHL)

The Kraken moved up two spots to make sure they were able to grab Fiddler with the 36th pick, as they moved up two spots in a trade with the Flyers while moving down 11 spots from pick 57 to selection 68 as compensation. And it’s easy to understand why. Many believed that Fiddler would be a first-round pick as a 6-foot-5 defenseman who one source called a “handball player on skates” because of his big shot. He’s a physical player who isn’t afraid of contact, and while he isn’t a great passer, he’s able to move the puck in transition and play a two-way game. Obviously, there’s still work to be done as a player who still hasn’t turned 18 yet (July 9), but everything is here for him to be a top-four defenseman, and it wouldn’t shock me if he reached Seattle before the end of 2027\. This was an absolute steal and one of the best picks of any club on the day.

### Round 3: Will Reynolds, D, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL)

With the ‘other’ pick acquired from Philadelphia, the Kraken added another defensive prospect in Reynolds. A 6-foot-3 defender, Reynolds is one of the youngest players in the class, so the Kraken will have plenty of time to improve his all-around game. He needs it, as while he’s viewed as a hard-hitting defender, his skating and offensive regimen both need considerable work. Still, with his frame, there’s reason to believe that Reynolds can develop into an everyday skater, but probably one you’re looking at spending a considerable time in the QMJHL and in the minors.

### Round 5: Maxim Agafonov, D, UFA JR (RUSSIA)

For just the second time in the Kraken’s history, Seattle selected a player from Russia. An 18-year-old right-shot defender, Agafonov was consistently ranked in the top 100 prospects, so to be able to get him with the 134th pick seems like great value. A source tells me he’s a “mature” 18-year-old who does a solid job of bringing the puck up the ice and can facilitate at a high level, considering his age. He’s also a willing defender, although his overall quickness leaves a bit to be desired. He’s considered a hard worker and one who looks to disrupt when he’s defending, so he should be able to help in the transition game and in counterattacks. Agafonov won’t be a quick advance, either, but he has the potential to be in the top three lines for the Kraken -- assuming he signs, of course -- in the latter part of the decade.

### Round 7: Karl Annborn, D, HV71 JR (SWEDEN) 

The Kraken traded the 198th pick to the Blue Jackets, and in return, they acquired picks 205 and 218 from Columbus. With the first of their two seventh-round picks, they once again addressed their defender group with Annborn. He’s viewed as a defensive-minded player who has quality instincts on the ice, and his acumen allows him to set up others for potential scoring opportunities. He’s not viewed as an elite athlete and isn’t likely to be much of a goal-scorer at the highest level, but if he does sign, he projects as a quality depth piece with a decent floor because of his instincts.

### Round 7: Loke Krantz, RW, LINKOPING JR. (SWEDEN) 

Hey, a forward. Neat. Krantz scored 33 points in 56 games at various levels in the 2024-25 season, and to say he’s a work in progress is the understatement of this article. I can’t tell you a thing about him, but he’s a 6-foot-2 player who had decent production playing in a respected league. That’s fun.

The Kraken added to their depth and got one of the steals of the draft. We’ll have to wait a long time to see if these players will make a difference, but on paper and in process, this was a solid day.