Kole Lind, F, Vancouver CanucksThe 22-year-old played his first seven NHL games this season and did not score a point however scored 8 points (five objectives, 3 assists) in 8 video games for Utica of the American Hockey League. Chosen by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round (No. 51) of the 2010 NHL Draft, Jarnkrok has actually scored 211 points (94 goals, 117 helps) in 508 regular-season video games and 15 points (three objectives, 12 helps) in 63 postseason video games, all with the Predators. Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round (No. 31) of the 2010 NHL Draft, Pitlick has scored 84 points (47 objectives, 37 assists) in 286 regular-season video games for the Oilers, Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers and Coyotes, and 3 points (2 goals, one assist) in 22 Stanley Cup Playoff video games. Morgan Geekie, F, Carolina HurricanesThe 23-year-old scored nine points (3 goals, 6 helps) in 36 regular-season video games this season and did not score a point in three Stanley Cup Playoff games. Jeremy Lauzon, D, Boston BruinsThe 24-year-old scored eight points (one objective, 7 assists) in an NHL career-high 41 video games this season and did not score a point in 7 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

NHL.com senior author Dan Rosen provided a more detailed look and analysis for each gamer selected.The gamers were revealed alphabetically by team and by department, starting with the Atlantic Division, followed by the Metropolitan, Central and Pacific. They exist here in reverse order. Kole Lind, F, Vancouver CanucksThe 22-year-old played his very first seven NHL video games this season and did not score a point however scored eight points (5 objectives, 3 assists) in 8 video games for Utica of the American Hockey League. A second-round choice (No. 33) by Vancouver in the 2017 NHL Draft, Lind can end up being a limited totally free agent July 28. Rosens analysis: Lind remains in the mold of Alexander True, the forward Seattle picked from the San Jose Sharks. Hes young and produced at every level he d been at prior to getting his shot in the NHL last season. Hes a goal-scorer who can play center or best wing. The Kraken advantage if Lind develops. He could likewise be an attracting addition to a trade. Hes an upside-only pick. Alexander True, F, San Jose SharksThe 24-year-old, who can end up being a restricted complimentary representative July 28, had one assist in 7 games this season. He has 5 assists in 19 NHL video games, all with San Jose. He signed with the Sharks as a totally free representative July 18, 2018. Rosens analysis: True bet Seattle in the Western Hockey League from 2014-17, so he must know the area. The center has produced in the American Hockey League for San Jose but hasnt been provided adequate time to make a difference in the NHL. If he gets it and prospers, True could decrease as one of Seattles best discovers. Kurtis MacDermid, D, Los Angeles KingsThe 27-year-old scored 4 points (2 goals, 2 helps) in 28 games this season, spending quality time on the taxi team. Signed by Los Angeles as a complimentary representative on Sept 12, 2012, MacDermid has actually scored 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) in 118 NHL games. He has one season staying on a two-year agreement he signed with Los Angeles on April 10, 2020. Rosens analysis: MacDermid could be the Krakens seventh or eighth defenseman or their very first call-up from Charlotte of the American Hockey League if theyre trying to find veteran help. Hes likewise possible trade bait if another team requires size (6-foot-5, 233 pounds) on the back end. Adam Larsson, D, Edmonton OilersLarsson, who can end up being an unlimited totally free representative July 28, scored 10 points (four objectives, 6 helps) in 56 games this season, ranking 2nd in the NHL in blocked shots (128) behind Alec Martinez of the Vegas Golden Knights (168) and 10th in hits (166 ). The 28-year-old had two helps in 4 Stanley Cup Playoff games. Chosen by the New Jersey Devils with the No. 4 choice in the 2011 NHL Draft, Larsson has scored 137 points (25 objectives, 112 helps) in 603-regular season video games with the Oilers and Devils, and nine points (three goals, 6 helps) in 24 playoff games.Rosens analysis: How about a leading defense pair featuring Larsson, a right-handed shot, and Vince Dunn, a left-handed shot the Kraken selected from the St. Louis Blues? That could be what Seattle is believing. Larsson has actually become a strong, trustworthy defender. Dunn desires and has offensive impulses to be on the go all the time. The pair might work if chemistry establishes. Mark Giordano, D, Calgary FlamesThe 37-year-old scored 26 points (9 objectives, 17 assists) in 56 video games this season. Giordano, who has actually been the Flames captain the past 8 seasons, has scored 509 points (143 objectives, 366 assists) in 949 regular-season video games since signing with Calgary as a totally free agent July 6, 2004. He has played all 15 of his NHL seasons with the Flames. Giordano has one season staying on a six-year agreement he signed Aug. 25, 2015. He has scored seven points (one goal, 6 assists) in 23 Stanley Cup Playoff games.Rosens analysis: Giordano might not be the player he was when he won the Norris Trophy in 2019, however he has miles left and his management qualities will go a long method for a group that could go through its share of downs and ups. This is a wise choice by the Kraken both for Giordanos on-ice ability and for what he can do in the dressing space. If they desire a captain in their first season, hes the guy.Video: Mark Giordano signs up with Seattle Kraken Haydn Fleury, D, Anaheim DucksFleury, whose sibling Cale was the Krakens choice from the Montreal Canadiens, scored 4 points (three objectives, one assist) in 47 games with the Ducks and Carolina Hurricanes this season, including 3 points (two objectives, one assist) in 12 video games after he was obtained by Anaheim in a trade April 12. The 25-year-old has actually scored 27 points (seven goals, 20 helps) in 179 regular-season video games with the Ducks and Hurricanes and 2 objectives in 17 Stanley Cup Playoff video games. Selected by Carolina at No. 7 in the 2014 NHL Draft, he has one season remaining on a two-year contract he signed Oct. 27, 2020. Rosens analysis: Fleury was Seattle GM Ron Francis very first choice as a general supervisor when Francis was with Carolina. He never ever developed into an NHL regular with the Hurricanes, which is a big factor they traded him to the Ducks. However Fleury is still young for a defenseman and has size (6-foot-3, 208 pounds). He can end up being a limited totally free representative after next season, so Seattle needs to be getting an inspired defenseman. Mason Appleton, F, Winnipeg JetsThe 25-year-old set NHL career highs in objectives (12 ), assists (13 ), points (25) and video games played (56) this season, and scored 3 points (one objective, 2 assists) in 8 Stanley Cup Playoff games. Chosen by Winnipeg in the 6th round (No. 168) of the 2015 NHL Draft, Appleton has scored 43 points (20 goals, 23 assists) in 138 regular-season games and 3 points in nine playoff video games. Appleton has one season remaining on a two-year agreement he agreed to Oct. 9, 2020. Rosens analysis: The Kraken plainly desire forwards who are clever, physical, courageous, hard to bet, flexible and have offending benefit. Get in Appleton. Hes most likely not fit for a routine run on the very first line and most likely not the 2nd line either if the Kraken are a playoff competitor. But he can play various roles and offer the type of depth playoff groups require. Vince Dunn, D, St. Louis BluesThe 24-year-old, who can end up being a limited complimentary agent July 28, scored 20 points (6 goals, 14 assists) in 43 video games this season. He did not play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since of an upper-body injury. Picked by the Blues in the 2nd round (No. 56) of the 2015 NHL Draft, Dunn has actually scored 102 points (32 goals, 70 helps) in 267 regular-season video games and 11 points (2 goals, 9 helps) in 29 playoff games. He won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019. Rosens analysis: Dunn is an interesting choice. He has top-pair potential and might also be a big piece of a trade if they want to go after a No. 1. However it makes good sense for the Kraken to eye him as a big part of their core because of his mobility, offending impulses and experience as a Stanley Cup winner. Calle Jarnkrok, F, Nashville PredatorsJarnkrok scored 28 points (13 goals, 15 helps) in 49 regular-season video games this season and had one assist in five Stanley Cup Playoff video games. Selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round (No. 51) of the 2010 NHL Draft, Jarnkrok has scored 211 points (94 objectives, 117 assists) in 508 regular-season video games and 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 63 postseason games, all with the Predators. The 29-year-old has one season staying on a six-year contract he signed with Nashville on July 27, 2016. Rosens analysis: The Kraken went conservative with Jarnkrok instead of opting for a higher-end forward like Ryan Johansen or Matt Duchene, who is each signed for a minimum of four more seasons. Jarnkrok is a safe, stable, two-way, middle-six forward. Similar to some of Seattles other forwards, his versatility is a plus. This is a good value choice. Carson Soucy, D, Minnesota WildThe 26-year-old set NHL career highs in assists (16) and points (17) in 50 regular-season games this season however did not have a point in four Stanley Cup Playoff games. He has two seasons staying on a three-year contract he signed with Minnesota on Oct. 5, 2020. Picked by the Wild in the 5th round (No. 137) of the 2013 NHL Draft, Soucy has actually scored 31 points (eight objectives, 23 helps) in 108 regular-season video games and no points in 12 playoff games.Rosens analysis: The Kraken might have chosen goalie Kaapo Kahkonen however selected Vitek Vanecek from the Washington Capitals, which opened the door to choose Soucy. He figures into their top-six defensemen. This is a huge chance for Soucy, who was playing behind Ryan Suter, Jared Spurgeon, Matt Dumba and Jonas Brodin in Minnesota. He has top-four capacity and gets shots on goal from the point. Jamie Oleksiak, D, Dallas StarsOleksiak, who can end up being an unlimited totally free representative July 28, had 148 hits and 88 obstructed shots this season and scored 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in 56 video games. The 28-year-old, who was selected by Dallas in the preliminary (No. 14) of the 2011 NHL Draft, has actually scored 72 points (24 goals, 48 helps) in 369 regular-season video games with destiny and Penguins, and 10 points (six objectives, four assists) in 43 Stanley Cup Playoff games.Rosens analysis: Oleksiak is a big (6-foot-7, 255 pounds), strong, durable presence on the back end. He was an essential gamer for destiny, coupled with Miro Heiskanen, and need to be a top-four defenseman for the Kraken. Joonas Donskoi, F, Colorado Avalanche: Donskoi scored an NHL career-high 17 goals and 31 points in 51 regular-season games this season, and five points (3 goals, 2 helps) in 10 Stanley Cup Playoff video games. Chosen by the Florida Panthers in the fourth round (No. 99) of the 2010 NHL Draft, the 29-year-old has actually scored 186 points (78 goals, 108 helps) in 399 regular-season games with the Avalanche and San Jose Sharks, and 32 points (15 objectives, 17 helps) in 69 playoff games. Donskoi has two seasons staying on a four-year contract he consented to with the Avalanche on July 1, 2019. Rosens analysis: Donskoi fits with the flexible, in-your-face group of forwards the Kraken seem building through the expansion draft. The initial depth chart will have him as a first- or second-line extreme right. Hes suited for a middle-six role, potentially on the 3rd line, which is where he might wind up depending on what the Kraken carry out in totally free agency or with trades. John Quenneville, F, Chicago BlackhawksThe 25-year-old was on the taxi team and did not play in the NHL this season. He scored 2 points (one goal, one assist) in 16 video games with Rockford of the American Hockey League. Chosen by the New Jersey Devils in the preliminary (No. 30) of the 2014 NHL Draft, Quenneville has scored five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in 42 NHL games with the Devils and Blackhawks. He can become an unlimited totally free agent July 28. Rosens analysis: Maybe Quenneville lastly finds a home with his 3rd NHL team. He hasnt provided on his capacity as a first-round choice and has to show he can be an NHL player rather than an AHL routine. Tyler Pitlick, F, Arizona CoyotesThe 29-year-old scored 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 38 games this season. Chosen by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round (No. 31) of the 2010 NHL Draft, Pitlick has scored 84 points (47 goals, 37 helps) in 286 regular-season video games for the Oilers, Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers and Coyotes, and three points (two objectives, one assist) in 22 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He has one season staying on a two-year agreement he signed with Arizona on Oct. 9, 2020. Rosens analysis: Pitlick is a bottom-six forward who can score 10 or more goals if he plays the full season. Hes likewise a tradeable product if the Kraken wish to get late-round draft choices. Vitek Vanecek, G, Washington CapitalsThe 25-year-old was 21-10-4 with a 2.69 goals-against average,.908 save portion and five nothings in 37 games (36 starts) this season, his very first the NHL, and led novices in wins. He played in one Stanley Cup Playoff game before he was injured and missed out on the rest of the postseason. Chosen by Washington in the 2nd round (No. 39) of the 2014 NHL Draft, Vanecek has one season remaining on a three-year contract he signed with Washington on July 1, 2019. Rosen analysis: Vanecek should sign up with Chris Driedger as the Krakens top two goalies for next season. Seattle certainly might do even worse, particularly when you figure Vanecek is on his entry-level contract for another season. Brandon Tanev, F, Pittsburgh PenguinsThe physical forward was limited to 32 video games this season since of injury, scoring 16 points (7 goals, nine assists), however led the Penguins in hits (139 ). Signed by the Winnipeg Jets as a totally free agent March 20, 2016, Tanev has actually scored 92 points (42 goals, 50 helps) in 295 regular-season video games with the Penguins and Jets, and 10 points (6 goals, 4 helps) in 32 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He likewise ranks fourth in the NHL in hits (849) given that the 2017-18 season. The 29-year-old has 4 seasons staying on a six-year contract he consented to with Pittsburgh on July 1, 2019. Rosen analysis: Aggressiveness, energy and sandpaper define Tanevs game. Hes a full-scale type of forward. He might be an ideal fit on a line with Yanni Gourde, Seattles choice from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Kraken might be attempting to recreate what the Lightning had with their third line of Gourde, Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow. Carsen Twarynski, F, Philadelphia FlyersThe 23-year-old, who can end up being a limited complimentary agent July 28, did not score a point in 7 NHL games this season, costs time on the taxi team. He did not score a point in 2 games with Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League. Selected by Philadelphia in the 3rd round (No. 82) of the 2016 NHL Draft, Twarynski has scored one goal in 22 NHL games.Rosen analysis: Kraken coach Dave Hakstol ought to have some familiarity with Twarynski. Hakstol was the Flyers coach when Twarynski was playing with Lehigh Valley, Philadelphias AHL affiliate. Twarynski was chosen instead of veteran forwards Jakub Voracek and James van Riemsdyk, and this pick offers the Kraken more versatility with the NHL income cap. Colin Blackwell, F, New York RangersThe 28-year-old had NHL career highs in goals (12 ), helps (10 ), points (22) and games played (47) this season. Chosen by the San Jose Sharks in the seventh round (No. 194) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Blackwell has scored 32 points (15 objectives, 17 helps) in 80 NHL video games with the Predators and Rangers. He has one season staying on a two-year contract he signed with New York on Oct. 9, 2020. Rosen analysis: Blackwell is a strong pick. If essential, hes more of a bottom-six forward however can leap up and play in a top-six role for a stretch of games. He played well with the Rangers last season, is strong and energetic on the forecheck. Jordan Eberle, F, New York IslandersEberle scored 33 points (16 goals, 17 helps) in 55 regular-season games with the Islanders this season and 11 points (four objectives, 7 helps) in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff games. The 31-year-old has scored at least 20 objectives six times in his 11 NHL seasons. Picked by the Edmonton Oilers in the very first round (No. 22) of the 2008 NHL Draft, Eberle has scored 551 points (241 goals, 310 helps) in 779 regular-season video games and 36 points (13 objectives, 23 assists) in 62 championship game with the Islanders and Oilers. He has three seasons remaining on a five-year contract he signed with New York on June 14, 2019. Rosen analysis: Heres Seattles first- or second-line extreme right depending on the chemistry he develops with a center, which at this moment might be Yanni Gourde or Jared McCann. The Kraken should be looking for 20-plus goals and 50-plus points from Eberle. His worth is based upon his production. He needs to provide. Nathan Bastian, F, New Jersey DevilsThe 23-year-old played 41 video games for New Jersey this season, scoring 10 points (3 objectives, 7 helps). Bastian has scored 13 points (6 objectives, 7 assists) in 48 NHL video games considering that being chosen by the Devils in the second round (No. 41) of the 2016 NHL Draft. He signed a two-year agreement June 15. Rosen analysis: Bastian might suit a bottom-six role for the Kraken. He is a physical forward who led the Devils with 136 hits last season and can play center or wing. Bastian has some offensive upside but is more of a grinding, bruising 3rd- or fourth-line forward who can contribute on the charge kill. A quality depth choice. Gavin Bayreuther, D, Columbus Blue JacketsThe 27-year-old, who can become an unrestricted complimentary agent July 28, scored one objective in nine NHL video games this season and 12 points (3 goals, 9 assists) in 14 video games with Cleveland of the American Hockey League. Signed as a free agent by the Dallas Stars on March 15, 2017, Bayreuther has scored six points (3 objectives, three helps) in 28 NHL video games with heaven Jackets and Stars.Rosen analysis: Bayreuther provides the Kraken more organizational depth. Hell be a bottom-pair or No. 7 defenseman if he makes Seattles opening night lineup. Morgan Geekie, F, Carolina HurricanesThe 23-year-old scored nine points (three objectives, six assists) in 36 regular-season games this season and did not score a point in 3 Stanley Cup Playoff video games. He signed an one-year, two-way agreement July 16. Selected by Carolina in the 3rd round (No. 67) of the 2017 NHL Draft, Geekie has scored 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in 38 regular-season video games and one help in 11 playoff games.Rosen analysis: Geekie was drafted by the Hurricanes when Kraken basic manager Ron Francis was Carolinas GM. He understands the gamer well and has seen him become a forward who is almost an NHL routine. Certainly Francis got some intel from previous Carolina colleagues about Geekies development. Hell be a top-nine forward for Seattle. Jared McCann, F, Toronto Maple LeafsMcCann, who was traded to the Maple Leafs by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday for forward possibility Filip Hallander and a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, scored 32 points (14 objectives, 18 assists) in 43 games this season and had one assist in six Stanley Cup Playoff video games. Selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the very first round (No. 24) of the 2014 NHL Draft, McCann has scored 155 points (66 goals, 89 assists) in 353 regular-season video games with the Penguins, Florida Panthers and Canucks, and has three assists in 12 postseason games. The 25-year-old has one season staying on a two-year contract he signed with Pittsburgh on Sept. 18, 2020. Rosen analysis: McCann may be the ideal linemate for forward Yanni Gourde, who was chosen by the Kraken from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Or he may be perfect as the center on another line. The Maple Leafs knew when they got McCann that they might lose him to Seattle. Flexible centers are a commodity, and the Kraken currently have two with Gourde and McCann. Yanni Gourde, F, Tampa Bay LightningThe 29-year-old assisted the Lightning win the Stanley Cup for the second straight season, scoring 7 points (6 goals, one help) in 23 Stanley Cup Playoff games. Gourde, who scored 36 points (17 goals, 19 helps) in 56 regular-season video games, has 4 seasons staying on a six-year contract he signed with Tampa Bay on Nov. 2, 2018. Signed by the Lightning as a free representative March 10, 2014, Gourde has scored 187 points (80 goals, 107 helps) in 310 regular-season video games and 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) in 69 playoff games.Rosen analysis: If there were an order to the growth draft the way there is to the NHL Draft, Gourde could have been the No. 1 choice. Kraken coach Dave Hakstol will have the ability to build a great deal of his game strategy around Gourdes versatility. He can play center or wing. He will play on the power play and on the charge kill. He can have fun with top-level forwards or mills. Gourdes video game does not alter. Hes consistent and a winner. Joey Daccord, G, Ottawa SenatorsDaccord was 1-3-1 with a 3.27 goals-against average and.897 save portion in 8 games (six starts) this season. Picked by Ottawa in the seventh round (No. 199) of the 2015 NHL Draft, the 24-year-old is 1-4-1 with a 3.50 GAA and.894 save portion in nine NHL games (seven starts). Daccord has two seasons staying on a three-year contract he signed with the Senators on Oct. 17, 2020. Rosen analysis: Goalie depth matters, and the Kraken get it with Daccord, who has actually had success in the American Hockey League. If Daccord is the Krakens No. 3 goalie, at least he has NHL experience, albeit limited. Safe pick. Cale Fleury, D, Montreal CanadiensThe 22-year-old, who can become a limited complimentary agent July 28, spent time on the taxi squad however did not play in the NHL this season, when he had six helps in 22 games with Laval of the American Hockey League. Chosen by Montreal in the third round (No. 87) of the 2017 NHL Draft, Fleury has scored one goal in 41 NHL games.Rosen analysis: Fleury gives the Kraken young depth. He is a choice for their future or for a trade. Hes not the splashy pick from the Canadiens some were expecting and/or anticipating the Kraken to make. That was goalie Carey Price, but Seattle went conservative and chose getting a defenseman in Montreals system was the way to go. Its hard to fault them. Chris Driedger, G, Florida PanthersDriedger, who can end up being an unlimited free agent July 28, was 14-6-3 with a 2.07 goals-against average,.927 save percentage and 3 nothings in 23 regular-season games (all starts) this season. Selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 3rd round (No. 76) of the 2012 NHL Draft, the 27-year-old is 21-9-4 with a 2.09 GAA,.929 save percentage and 4 nothings in 38 games (34 starts) with the Panthers and Senators, and 0-1 with a 3.70 GAA and.871 save portion in three Stanley Cup Playoff video games (all this season). Rosen analysis: Driedger will get his possibility to be a No. 1 goalie. When he beat Sergei Bobrovsky, he revealed his capacity with the Panthers this season. Its too quickly to say the Kraken struck a home run with Driedger. Hes never ever played in more than 23 video games in any of his five NHL seasons. Next season will be big for him. Dennis Cholowski, D, Detroit Red WingsThe 23-year-old, who can end up being a restricted complimentary representative July 28, scored 3 points (one goal, two assists) in 16 video games this season. He divided time in between the active lineup, taxi team and American Hockey League, where he scored 10 points (three goals, 7 assists) in 13 games with Grand Rapids. Selected by Detroit in the preliminary (No. 20) of the 2016 NHL Draft, Cholowski has scored 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) in 104 NHL games.Rosen analysis: Its hard to fairly judge Cholowskis NHL profession since the Red Wings have been rebuilding and have not put a playoff-caliber group on the ice. Hes comparable to Will Borgen, the defenseman Seattle chosen from the Buffalo Sabres. Each has upside however a lot to prove before he can become an NHL regular.Video: Octopus unveils Krakens Cholowski selection Will Borgen, D, Buffalo SabresThe 24-year-old has no points in 14 NHL games, consisting of 10 games this season, when he hung out on the taxi squad. Borgen, who was picked by Buffalo in the 4th round (No. 92) of the 2015 NHL Draft, can become a limited totally free agent July 28. Rosen analysis: Borgen was a brilliant area for the Sabres this season until he fractured his forearm Feb. 20 and was out 2 months. Its possible, if not likely, that hell begin next season with Charlotte of the AHL. This appears like a choice for the Krakens future, however with a chance he could be a fundamental part of the present. Hes a no-risk choice with upside. Jeremy Lauzon, D, Boston BruinsThe 24-year-old scored eight points (one goal, seven helps) in an NHL career-high 41 games this season and did not score a point in 7 Stanley Cup Playoff video games. He has one season staying on a two-year contract he signed Feb. 14, 2020. Selected by Boston in the second round (No. 52) of the 2015 NHL Draft, Lauzon has scored 11 points (3 goals, 8 helps) in 76 regular-season games and has actually not scored a point in 13 playoff games.Rosen analysis: Lauzon, who was coached by Kraken assistant Jay Leach with Providence of the American Hockey League, has size (6-foot-1, 204 pounds) and can play 20 minutes per game in more of a shutdown capacity. The Kraken are getting a defenseman who could be a big part of their future too. Quality pickup. NHL.com personnel author David Satriano added to this report