Analysis: Ranking Kraken’s Top Five Prospects Heading Into 2026-2027 Season
The Seattle Kraken are set to begin their preseason schedule in roughly three weeks. The franchise has undergone something of a facelift this offseason, starting with Ron Francis stepping down as president, giving Jason Botterill a larger role than just general manager.
With that change at the top of command, the Kraken made a few trades and signings that will make the NHL roster look a little different to begin this season than it did 12 months ago.
One of the biggest moves the Kraken made was drafting defenseman Chase Reid seventh overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. He instantly legitimizes the prospect pipeline for Seattle, a group that ranks sixth-best in the NHL according to The Athletic’s Corey Pronman. They have the talent in the organization to build into a winner. The big questions are: can the Kraken develop them properly and which prospects are at the top of the list?
One of the biggest moves the Kraken made was drafting defenseman Chase Reid seventh overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. He instantly legitimizes the prospect pipeline for Seattle. One that ranks sixth-best in the NHL according to The Athletic’s Corey Pronman. They have the talent in the organization to build into a winner. The big questions are- can the Kraken develop them properly and which prospects are at the top of the list?
