2025-26 Seattle Kraken Top Prospects
| McKeen’s Hockey May 9th, 2026 |
Scott Wheeler The Athletic Apr. 3rd, 2026 |
Kevin Woodley NHL.com Aug. 24th, 2025 |
Alex Wyatt Dobber Prospects Sept. 5th, 2025 |
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| 1 | Jake O’Brien (C) | Berkly Catton (C) | Berkly Catton (F) | Berkly Catton (C) |
| 2 | Jani Nyman (RW) | Jake O’Brien (C) | Jake O’Brien (F) | Jake O’Brien (C) |
| 3 | Jagger Firkus (C/RW) | Jagger Firkus (RW) | Jani Nyman (F) | Jani Nyman (RW) |
| 4 | Julius Miettinen (C) | Oscar Fisker Mølgaard (C) | Nikke Kokko (G) | Jagger Firkus (RW) |
| 5 | Oscar Fisker Mølgaard (C) | Ty Nelson (RHD) | Eduard Sale (F) | Lukas Dragicevic (RHD) |
| 6 | Blake Fiddler (RHD) | Jani Nyman (RW) | Ty Nelson (RHD) | |
| 7 | Nikke Kokko (G) | Eduard Šalé (LW) | Carson Rehkopf (C/LW) | |
| 8 | Semyon Vyazovoy (G) | Carson Rehkopf (C/LW) | David Goyette (C) | |
| 9 | Tyson Jugnauth (LHD) | Blake Fiddler (RHD) | Blake Fiddler (RHD) | |
| 10 | Eduard Šalé (LW) | Tyson Jugnauth (LHD) | Nikke Kokko (G) |
** Different sites can use different criteria for determining who is still a prospect. Also, for Dobber Prospect lists they take a fantasy hockey approach – prospects whose current trajectory projects them making the most positive fantasy impact at the time that they reach the NHL.
Jake O’Brien – He consistently slows the game down and finds passing lanes that most players do not see. His offensive production in the OHL established him as one of the best pure playmakers in his draft class, but what has impressed scouts most is the growth of his complete game. He has become more engaged defensively, improved his pace, and added strength to handle tougher matchups.
Jagger Firkus – Firkus is a highly creative winger with exceptional puck skills, deceptive shooting ability, and outstanding offensive instincts. He excels at creating space for himself and generating scoring chances from seemingly impossible situations. His release is one of the best among prospects outside the NHL, and he can score from distance or in tight around the net.
Jani Nyman – The big winger possesses a combination of size, strength, and goal-scoring ability that is difficult to find. His shot is NHL-ready and serves as the foundation of his offensive game. Nyman can score from the circles on the power play, create chances around the net, and use his frame to protect pucks effectively along the boards.
Oscar Fisker Mølgaard – His greatest strengths are his hockey sense, work ethic, and versatility. Fisker Mølgaard consistently makes smart decisions with and without the puck and is trusted in defensive situations, faceoffs, and special teams roles. While he may not possess elite offensive upside, he has enough skill to contribute offensively and can play a variety of roles within a lineup.
Julius Miettinen – The Finnish center combines size, skill, and strong offensive instincts, making him an appealing long-term project. Miettinen’s offensive production has steadily improved as he has gained confidence, and his ability to protect the puck and make plays in traffic stands out. He has a strong shot, good vision, and a willingness to compete in difficult areas of the ice.
2025 Seattle Kraken Draft Picks
| Rd. | # | Player | Pos. | Team | Ht. | Wt. |
| 1 | 8 | Jake O’Brien | C | Brantford (OHL) | 6′ 2″ | 177 |
| 2 | 36 | Blake Fiddler | RHD | Edmonton (WHL) | 6′ 5″ | 220 |
| 3 | 68 | Will Reynolds | D | Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) | 6′ 3″ | 188 |
| 5 | 134 | Maxim Agafonov | D | Ufa Jr. (RUS-Jr.) | 6′ 2″ | 198 |
| 7 | 205 | Karl Annborn | D | Hv71 Jr. (SWE-Jr.) | 6′ 1″ | 188 |
| 7 | 218 | Loke Krantz | RW | Linkoping Jr. (SWE-Jr.) | 6′ 2″ | 192 |
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