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BREAKING: Seattle Kraken draft Chase Reid at No. 7 overall
The Seattle Kraken drafted defenseman Chase Reid with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Reid played for the Soo Greyhounds in the OHL and is committed to Michigan State. This selection marks the first time the Kraken have taken a defenseman in the first round.
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The Kraken officially selected Chase Reid at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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Seattle Kraken Select Defenseman Chase Reid No. 7 Overall
confidence 100%The Seattle Kraken drafted defenseman Chase Reid with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Reid played for the Soo Greyhounds in the OHL and is committed to Michigan State. This selection marks the first time the Kraken have taken a defenseman in the first round.
What's confirmed:
- The Seattle Kraken selected defenseman Chase Reid at No. 7 overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- Reid played for the Sault Ste. Marie Soo Greyhounds of the OHL.
- This is the first time in six NHL drafts the Kraken have selected a defenseman in the first round.
- Chase Reid was ranked No. 2 by NHL Central Scouting.
- Michigan State hockey had nine NHL Draft picks, breaking a program record.
- Four incoming Michigan State hockey freshmen were selected in the first round of the 2026 draft.
- Reid played Tier II junior hockey two seasons ago after being released by his USHL team.