Kraken Prospects Figure Prominently In AHL Firebirds Title Chase

One prediction about the Seattle Kraken's AHL farm team in Coachella Valley is a lead-pipe, 10-star, titanium-lock guarantee.

During their 2024 Calder Cup playoff run, the Firebirds won't run low on players.

By virtue of winning the Western Division, Coachella Valley earned a 1st round bye. Their postseason begins with a 2nd round best-of-five against the Calgary Wranglers, with Game 1 Friday in Calgary.

Through the addition of Kraken prospects after their major junior or college seasons ended, the Firebirds roster has swelled to 35 players. That includes 18 forwards, 14 defensemen, and three goalies.

During the AHL playoffs, we'll be especially tracking players under contract to Seattle likely to attend Kraken development and/or training camps in coming months. Here's a primer on who they are, either with season stats, or what those on amateur tryout contracts have done in their brief time in Palm Desert, CA.

Firebirds Who Played With Kraken

Not pictured: Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans, who spent most of the season in Seattle and played in 36 Kraken games, has been sent back to Coachella Valley for their playoff run. He'll be back in the Seattle lineup on opening night in October.

Selected Amateur Tryout Firebirds

A total of 9 Kraken prospects are with Coachella Valley on amateur tryouts, three of which (below) got into regular season games. Here are the others:

• Eduard Sale - Forward - Drafted 1st round, 2023
• Carson Rehkopf - Forward - Drafted 2nd round, 2023
• David Goyette - Forward - Drafted 2nd round, 2023
• Kaden Hammell - Defense - Drafted 5th round, 2023
• Caden Price - Defense - Drafted 3rd round, 2023
• Victor Ostman - Goalie - Signed as free agent, 2024

Full-Season Firebirds