The Kraken Picked Reid, But The Real Chaos Is Still Coming For The Emerald City
Holy moly, what a wild few days in the NHL, folks! The 2026 Draft just wrapped up, and while everyone was focused on the big names going off the board, our Seattle Kraken made a move that has us buzzing here in the Emerald City. You ready for this? The Kraken officially drafted Reid!
Welcome To Climate Pledge Arena, Reid!
Yep, that's right. Reid is now officially part of the Kraken family, and we can't wait to see what he brings to Climate Pledge Arena. It's always awesome to add fresh talent, especially coming out of such a packed draft. This pick definitely gets you hyped for the future, doesn't it? While the draft itself was a whirlwind of picks and trades, knowing we brought in new blood like Reid is what it's all about for us 12s. We're building something special here, and every piece counts!
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A Draft Filled With Big Names And Big Swings
Man, if you blinked, you missed something during this draft. The whole league was buzzing. Gavin McKenna was the guy everyone talked about, going No. 1 overall to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Even Justin Bieber was mic'd up announcing that pick, talk about star power! Then you had Stenberg drafted by the Sharks and Caleb Malhotra picked by our neighbors, the Vancouver Canucks. These three went one, two, three, setting the tone for a busy event. We saw other exciting picks too, like Daxon Rudolph heading to the Buffalo Sabres and Alberts Smits to the New York Rangers. Markus Ruck was drafted by the Penguins, and Carels went to the Flames, while Björck is off to the Winnipeg Jets. It wasn't just picks, though. The league was on fire with trades. Dorofeyev got dealt to the Rangers by Vegas for three picks, Peterka landed with the Bruins in a move he called an 'awesome fit,' and we even saw Carlo traded to the Blues by the Maple Leafs. The action was non-stop!
The Offseason Isn't Over Yet For Your Kraken
So, the draft is done, and Reid is officially a Kraken. But don't you dare think the excitement is over! The source says this chaotic offseason could still see even more moves before free agency kicks off this Wednesday. Guys like Bobrovsky, Carlson, and Lee are among the top free agents out there. Plus, there are whispers about Ovechkin and the Capitals talking soon about a potential return, and Yzerman isn't making any guarantees on Larkin's trade request. Our Kraken front office is always working to make us better, so keep your eyes peeled. There's still a lot of summer left, and you know we're ready for whatever comes next to make our squad even stronger!
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