Seattle Kraken draft tracker: Keep tabs on all the team’s first draft picks
Jul 24, 2021, 8:42 AM | Updated: 3:47 pm
The Seattle Kraken used the second pick of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on Michigan C Matthew Beniers. (Getty)
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The Seattle Kraken finally have a roster after their Wednesday expansion draft, and now the team is taking part in its first ever NHL Entry Draft.
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Seattle started things off Friday evening with the second overall pick, and on Saturday, the team made a flurry of other selections as well.
Here at 710Sports.com, we have the info on all of the Kraken’s 2021 draft picks.
1st round: Michigan Center Matthew Beniers (No. 2 overall)
The Kraken scored big in the draft lottery by getting the second overall pick in this year’s draft, and they used that pick to add a potential face of the franchise in center Matthew Beniers, who comes to Seattle from the University of Michigan.
NHL Network’s Jon Morosi offered his thoughts on Beniers on 710 ESPN Seattle’s Wyman and Bob back in June when discussing who he thought the Kraken should select with the second overall pick.
“Tremendous motor. He brings a lot of energy, enthusiasm,” said Morosi. “… Tremendous competitiveness, great integrity, great motor, great shot. I think he’s going to eventually be a goal-scorer in this league.”
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Saturday’s Picks
Second Round: Regina Pats Defenseman Ryker Evans (No. 35 overall)
With the 35th overall pick in the 2021 #NHLDraft, the #SeaKraken select @RykerEvans01 from the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League.
Welcome to Seattle, Ryker! pic.twitter.com/i2V0FPoSzC
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) July 24, 2021
Third Round: Hamilton Bulldogs Forward Ryan Winterton (No. 67 overall)
Congrats to #OHL forward Ryan Winterton (@ryanwinterton22) of the @BulldogsOHL, selected 67th overall by the @SeattleKraken in the 2021 #NHLDraft!#MeetTheFuture presented by @KubotaCanadaLtd 🎥: https://t.co/IsdCxilDVK pic.twitter.com/cMQR7wxiV6
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) July 24, 2021
Fourth Round: JYP Jyväskylä (Finland) Defenseman Ville Ottavainen (No. 99 overall)
With the 99th overall pick in the 2021 #NHLDraft, the #SeaKraken select @VilleOttavainen from JYP Jyväskylä in Finland! pic.twitter.com/2TKFjPidIo
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) July 24, 2021
Fifth Round: Acadie-Bathurst Titan Forward Jacob Melanson (No. 131 overall)
With the 131st overall pick in the 2021 #NHLDraft, the #SeaKraken select @jacobmelanson6 from Acadie-Bathurst Titan of the QMJHL! pic.twitter.com/MVvzWh6IdG
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) July 24, 2021
Sixth Round: Ufa Goalie Semyon Vyazovoi (Russia) (No. 163 overall)
With the 163rd pick in the 2021 #NHLDraft, the #SeaKraken are proud to select Semyon Vyazovoi from Ufa, Russia! pic.twitter.com/TRIkMEBoOk
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) July 24, 2021
Seventh Round: Notre Dame Forward Justin Janicke (No. 195 overall)
From the @USAHockeyNTDP, the #SeaKraken are proud to select forward @jjanicke8 with the 195th overall pick.
Welcome aboard! pic.twitter.com/wYPR15k248
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) July 24, 2021
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