Seattle Kraken: 2023 2-Round Mock Draft Consensus
Ed Stein
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In Round 2, the Seattle Kraken have three picks between 50-57. Since the picks are so close together, the 11 mocks that went into this round are, for lack of a better word, jumbled.
To make it easier, three players were selected three or more times, so they are the favorites.
Trey Augustine, G, USNTDP – 4 selections
Just because the Seattle Kraken drafted goalies the past two years, they would certainly take another if the situation presents itself. NHL organizations can never have too many goalies.
A technically sound goaltender with great composure in his crease, Augustine has put up great numbers with the NTDP so far in his draft year. He is quiet in the net, limiting unnecessary movements to keep himself in prime position to react to oncoming shots. He will have to improve his tracking abilities as he progresses, but Augustine has an incredibly strong base of skills to build on.
Dobber Prospects
Nico Myatovic, LW, Seattle Thunderbirds – 3 selections
Taking this hometown product would be good for the Seattle Kraken on an off the ice.
One of the biggest risers of this year’s draft, going from 47th at the midterm mark to 26th on the NHL Central Scouting North American Skaters final list, Nico Myatovic enters the draft with a ton of momentum. He is a prospect who continually improved his game throughout the season and was one of the most trusted forwards on the Seattle Thunderbirds this season. A strong two-way forward who is great on the forecheck, he would be a solid addition to any team looking to improve their depth on the wing.
Adam Kierszenblat, the Hockey Writers
Koehn Ziemmer, RW, Prince George Cougars – 3 selections
Another forward with some scoring flair.
Ziemmer has a great shot. He gets the puck off his stick quickly without advertising when it’s going to happen. He can fool defenders and goaltenders with how sudden the puck gets on net.
Ziemmer isn’t a good technical skater, and that affects his ability to escape from opponents in his own zone and start breakouts. However, once he’s shuffled up to his top speed, his deft hands come alive and he can deke his way around anyone standing in his way to get in on offence.
Justin Blades, Eyes on the Prize
Two other players had two sections each, Carson Rehkopf, C/LW, Kitchener Rangers, and Andrew Gibson, D, Soo Greyhounds.