We dive into the world of professional development with a potential rising star in the making - Mike Benton is joined by 1st round pick (2025) and forward Jake O'Brien. With a year of experience under his belt, Jake shares his thoughts on what he's learned, how he's grown, and what's next for this talented young player.

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Prospect and defenseman Chase Reid joins the conversation with Mike Benton from development camp, sharing his takeaways from being drafted at seventh overall. There's the element of belief, a multi-sport athlete, and more to shape the top flight prospect he is today, preparing for the next season at Michigan State. 

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Mike Benton sits down with the Kraken second-round pick, Casey Mutryn, to talk about his experience at development camp and what it means to be drafted by an NHL team. He also opens up about his competitive nature, which was instilled in him by his father, a football player, and how it drives him to be a better hockey player. We also dive into his favorite MLB team, the Boston Red Sox, and his admiration for players like David Ortiz. 

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The Seattle Kraken off-season is heating up, and we're breaking down the latest developments with host Mike Benton, joined after development camp with Everett Fitzhugh. TV voice John Forslund joins the podcast, and Mike catches up with prospects Chase Reid and Jake O'Brien. Mike, Everett, and John cover camp reaction, free agency, trade market, the Jason Robertson fallout, and more. 

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Robert Kron, Kraken Director of Amateur Scouting sits down with the guys at 32 Bar and Grill to tell us what they're getting in Chase Reid. Was he the best player available at this point? Kron says that's the way they like to build out their draft. He also gives us some insight on how they plan for the rest of the draft throughout all rounds. Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with the guys to talk about the process behind drafting Chase Reid, what the team's strategy is throughout the rest of it and where the team is looking at in free agency. He also discusses the fits when it comes to the new additions, as well as the return of Bobby McMann. Benton, Fitz, Ian and Al wrap up a busy and eventful first day of the NHL draft and what we saw the Kraken do.

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Jason Botterill, Kraken GM sits down with the guys to talk about the process behind drafting Chase Reid, what the team's strategy is throughout the rest of it and where the team is looking at in free agency. He also discusses the fits when it comes to the new additions, as well as the return of Bobby McMann.

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Chase Reid, Kraken First Round Draft Pick calls in to give us his initial reaction to going 7th overall in the NHL Draft. He describes his strengths and where he can see growth in his game. He also tells the guys what playing in college can do for his evolution, as well as who he is as a person (including his golf game).

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Carsen Carels goes #6 to Calgary, THE KRAKEN ARE ON THE CLOCK! With the 7th overall pick, Seattle selects Chase Reid! Benton, Ian, Fitz and Al all react to the pick. He'll play at Michigan State this year, so he won't make an immediate impact, but he was clearly the best player available. While it might take Reid a few years to get to Seattle, the experience in college will benefit him - and the Kraken - more than playing in the minors by a mile. Jake O'Brien, Kraken 2025 first round draft pick joins the guys to discuss the steps he took forward in his game in Coachella this season and what it was like to be named a captain. He discusses the relationships he has within the organization and the path they see moving forward for him. Finally, he tells us who his leader is. Chase Reid, Kraken First Round Draft Pick calls in to give us his initial reaction to going 7th overall in the NHL Draft. He describes his strengths and where he can see growth in his game. He also tells the guys what playing in college can do for his evolution, as well as who he is as a person (including his golf game).

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Jason Gregor, Sports 1440 Edmonton joins Benton and Al to let us inside the biggest and most exciting storylines heading into the NHL draft. They preview the top picks expected to be selected and delve into the Jason Robertson situation. Gregor thinks Botterill is still experiencing criticism based on what his predecessor did. Toronto is on the clock! Benton, Ian, Fitz and Al set up the start of the draft as things get underway. They want to see an aggressive approach to both free agency and the draft this year. Gavin McKenna goes #1 overall. The San Jose Sharks take Ivan Stenberg with the #2 overall pick in the draft. Huge trade between Vegas and the NY Rangers. Caleb Malholtra heads to Vancouver with the 3rd overall pick, where his father just became the new head coach of the Canucks. We take a listen to Guy Flaming's take on this year's draft class. Benton, Ian, Fitz and Al each state their cases for the 7th overall pick. Albert Smits goes #5 to the New York Rangers.

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