Upside’s Chief Rankings Officer Eldon MacDonald has produced Top 10 Prospects lists for all 32 NHL teams as well as organizational rankings.

The criteria: Simple. The definition of a prospect is anybody that we thought was not on the team permanently at the time we produced the list (November 17, 2025).

The Seattle Kraken prospect pool ranks 21st of 32 NHL teams. Stay tuned as we roll out all 32 teams Top 10 prospect rankings with a few honorable mentions. We’re keeping these posts brief and to the point.

November 2025

Seattle’s system is deep and balanced, with strong forward and defensive groups.

Jake O’Brien (C) – 2025 1st round | Brantford (OHL)
Dynamic offensive center. OHL domination.
Upside: First-line center

Blake Fiddler (D) – 2025 2nd round | Edmonton (WHL)
Big, mobile two-way defender. WHL impact.
Upside: Second-pair D

Jagger Firkus (RW) – 2022 2nd round | Coachella Valley (AHL)
Elite skill and creativity. AHL scorer.
Upside: Top-6 playmaker

Carson Rehkopf (C) – 2023 2nd round | Coachella Valley (AHL)
Goal-scoring center. AHL transition ongoing.
Upside: Middle-6 scorer

Lukas Dragicevic (D) – 2023 2nd round | Coachella Valley (AHL)
Offensive defenseman. AHL role player.
Upside: #5-6 offensive D

Julius Miettinen (LW) – 2024 2nd round | Everett (WHL)
Big, two-way winger. WHL production strong.
Upside: Bottom-6 forward

Nathan Villeneuve (C) – 2024 2nd round | Sudbury (OHL)
Two-way center. OHL production solid.
Upside: Depth forward

Semyon Vyazovoi (G) – 2021 6th round | Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL)
Athletic Russian goalie. KHL starter.
Upside: NHL tandem

Eduard Sale (LW) – 2023 1st round | Coachella Valley (AHL)
Skilled forward. Has only showed limited flashes at pro (AHL) level.
Upside: Middle 6 forward.

Niklas Kokko (G) – 2022 2nd round | Coachella Valley (AHL)
Big Finnish goalie. AHL backup.
Upside: Project goalie

HMs: Ty Nelson, David Goyette, John Hayden

Seattle Kraken Organizational Score: 20

How organizational ranking scores determined:

10 pts: 1st line, 1st pairing, starting goalie

7 pts: 2nd line, 2nd pairing

3 pts: 3rd line, 3rd pairing, backup goalie

1 pt: possible significant other given out haphazardly.

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