NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Seattle Kraken, according to NHL.com.

1. Berkly Catton , F

How acquired: Selected with No. 8 pick in 2024 NHL Draft

2024-25 season: Spokane (WHL): 57 GP, 38-71-109

The 19-year-old center is coming off a second straight season of at least 100 points and as captain last season helped Spokane to the best-of-7 WHL Championship Series, a five-game loss to Medicine Hat.

Age prevents Catton (5-foot-11, 170 pounds) from playing in the American Hockey League, so he should get every opportunity to make the NHL roster.

"The first thing to note about Berkly is the incredible drive he has to get better," said Cory Murphy, who was promoted to director of player de

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