{"time":1782664792096,"blocks":[{"id":"wfpaXaABYi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The 2026 NHL Draft has concluded with the Seattle Kraken selecting Chase Reid with the seventh overall pick. "}},{"id":"CvnmJKqiQ1","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"While the team prepares for development camp, it is time to revisit its previous selections. "}},{"id":"DtHCXTxlV5","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Here are the highest selections for the Kraken throughout the past five seasons. 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Coachella Valley Firebirds Sign Former Second-Round Pick To AHL Contract