The 2025 NHL Entry Draft [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/kraken-will-have-the-eighth-overall-pick-in-the-2025-nhl-draft] is set to take place June 27th and 28th in Los Angeles, CA. There, a new crop of NHL prospects will be selected over seven rounds (224 players overall). While some draft picks may sign their entry-level contracts immediately, others may remain unsigned as the team watches their development. Since the end of the 2024-25 season, the Kraken have offered contracts to three prospects: Andrei Loshko, Nathan Villenueve, and (reportedly) Tyson Jugnauth. Andrei Loshko, born in Belarus, spent the 2024-25 season with the Niagara Ice Dogs in the OHL. When their season ended, he signed his entry-level contract and joined the Coachella Valley Firebirds where he scored two goals in his AHL debut. Also in the OHL, Nathan Villenueve spent his 3rd season with the Sudbury Wolves where he racked up 75 points in 61 games played. It was his highest scoring season thus far, and his improvement earned him some time in the AHL where he played eight games with the Firebirds. Kaden Hammell on Berkly Catton, playing with Exceptional Status teammate Landon DuPont No official announcement has been made about Tyson Jugnauth [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/prospect-news-jugnauth-awarded-bill-hunter-memorial-trophy-for-defender-of-the-year]'s entry-level contract, but it is rumored that one has been offered. The 2022 4th-round pick started in the NCAA but spent his past two seasons with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL, earning the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as Defenseman of the Year. April 1, 2025: Kaden Hammell photo by Candace Kludt | Come As You Are Hockey [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e4019b1c-5cf9-4824-9f2c-2a2b9db2cf7a.jpeg] April 1, 2025: Kaden Hammell photo by Candace Kludt | Come As You Are Hockey Fans are also still waiting for an announcement regarding Everett Silvertips [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/prospect-news-jugnauths-winterhawks-eliminate-silvertips-in-game-7-advance-to-western-conference-finals]’ Captain Kaden Hammell. Hammell was drafted in the 5th-round in 2023 and a contract announcement was expected when the Silvertips ended their playoff run in late April. If the Kraken do not offer Hammell a contract by June, their rights expire and the defenseman becomes a free agent. Related: Kraken Prospect Reportedly Signing NHL Contract [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4bd760e9-d386-4da6-8872-29da3694ba89.webp] Kraken Prospect Reportedly Signing NHL Contract Seattle Kraken prospect Tyson Jugnauth is reportedly signing an NHL contract despite committing to play for Michigan State University for the 2025-26 season, according to <a href="https://x.com/Nathaniel_Bott/status/1921724204040278137">Nathaniel Bott</a>. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-prospect-reportedly-signing-nhl-contract] Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwrODfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] or Join the discussion with others in your hockey community on the Seattle Kraken Forum [https://rtb.thehockeynews.com/seattle-kraken/posts].
