Chase Reid Drops to No. 7 - Seattle Gambles on Michigan State Talent

Chase Reid, a future Michigan State Spartan, unexpectedly slid down the draft board before Seattle scooped him up at No. 7 overall, suggesting the Kraken saw value where other teams got cold feet. The question now is whether Reid's college commitment or some other factor spooked teams ahead of Seattle, or if the Kraken simply identified a steal. Reid's path to the NHL just got more interesting, and how quickly he develops in the college ranks will tell us whether Seattle's patience pays off.