2024 NHL Draft Recap: All Seattle Kraken Picks

Kraken's 2024 NHL Draft Selections

The Seattle Kraken continued their 2024 NHL Draft starting with the second round on Saturday. Just like in the first round, they focused on local talent from the Western Hockey League (WHL). Rounds 2 through 7 wrapped up the draft, and here's a summary of Seattle's picks, including their first-round choice.

Round 1
Eighth overall: Berkly Catton, C

Seattle selected Berkly Catton from the WHL's Spokane Chiefs. The 18-year-old center tallied 54 goals and 62 assists last season. The 5'10", 170-pounder was the WHL Rookie of the Year in 2022-23.

Round 2
40th overall: Julius Miettinen, C

Julius Miettinen from the Everett Silvertips was Seattle's second pick. The 6'3", 203-pound center scored 31 goals and 36 assists last season. Miettinen is a left-handed shooter from Helsinki, Finland.

63rd overall: Nathan Villeneuve, C

Nathan Villeneuve, hailing from the OHL's Sudbury Wolves, was Seattle's second second-round pick. The 5'11", 192-pound center notched 23 goals and 27 assists last season.

Round 3
73rd overall: Alexis Bernier, D

Alexis Bernier played for the QMJHL's Baie-Comeau Drakkar, recording 4 goals and 27 assists in 67 games. The 6'1", 189-pound defenseman shoots right-handed.

88th overall: Kim Saarinen, G

Kim Saarinen, a 6'4", 176-pound goaltender from Finland, played across multiple levels last season and is the third-ranked international goalie.

Round 4
105th overall: Oliver Josephson, C

Oliver Josephson from the WHL's Red Deer Rebels totaled 12 goals and 35 assists last season. The 6'0", 178-pound center is a left-handed shooter.

Round 5
141st overall: Clarke Caswell, LW

Clarke Caswell scored 26 goals and 51 assists for the WHL's Swift Current Broncos last season. The 5'11", 170-pound left winger is the 77th-ranked North American skater.

Round 7
202nd overall: Jakub Fibigr, D

Jakub Fibigr from the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads tallied 7 goals and 36 assists last season. The 6'0", 171-pound defenseman shoots left-handed.