Chase Reid drafted seventh overall by Seattle Kraken in 2026 NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:06 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Chase Reid was selected by the Seattle Kraken with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft held on June 26 in Buffalo, New York. The Chesterfield native has committed to play for Michigan State for the upcoming season after a standout year with the OHL's Soo Greyhounds. Known for his defensive skills, Reid recorded 48 points in 45 games last season and represented the United States at the Junior U-20 Championships. The Kraken's choice reflects Reid's status as a top-rated defenseman and a key prospect for the future.
- •Chase Reid was chosen seventh overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- •Reid played for the OHL's Soo Greyhounds last season.
- •He recorded 48 points in 45 games during the 2025-26 season.
- •Reid has committed to Michigan State for the upcoming hockey season.
- •He previously represented the U.S. in the Junior U-20 Championships.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Chesterfield's Chase Reid drafted seventh overall by Kraken in NHL Draft
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Future Michigan State Spartan Chase Reid Slides in NHL Draft, Selected No. 7 Overall by Seattle
- 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Chase Reid, MSU hockey commit, drafted No. 7 by Seattle Kraken
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Future MSU hockey defenseman selected No. 7 in NHL Draft
"Despite a surprising slide past the top five, the elite defenseman heads to Seattle with a chip on his shoulder, ready to anchor Michigan State’s championship-caliber blue line.
"The Seattle Kraken selected Chesterfield native Chase Reid at No. 7 overall in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday, June 26.
"Future Michigan State hockey defenseman Chase Reid was a top selection in the NHL Draft on Friday night.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:10 AMChesterfield's Chase Reid drafted seventh overall by Kraken in NHL Draft
Chase Reid was drafted seventh overall by the Kraken in the NHL Draft on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:07 AMFuture Michigan State Spartan Chase Reid Slides in NHL Draft, Selected No. 7 Overall by Seattle
Despite a surprising slide past the top five, the elite defenseman heads to Seattle with a chip on his shoulder, ready to anchor Michigan State’s championship-caliber blue line.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:06 AMChase Reid, MSU hockey commit, drafted No. 7 by Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken selected Chesterfield native Chase Reid at No. 7 overall in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday, June 26.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 12:04 AMFuture MSU hockey defenseman selected No. 7 in NHL Draft
Future Michigan State hockey defenseman Chase Reid was a top selection in the NHL Draft on Friday night.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NHL•Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 PMFlorida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks
NHL•Oct 17, 2026, 5:46 PMTkachuks feed into Frozen Frenzy, combine for nine points in Panthers' win- NHL•Oct 16, 2026, 8:13 AMFlorida takes on Vancouver following Tkachuk's hat trick
- NHL•Oct 15, 2026, 8:42 PMASU hockey coach exits amid probe into player's collapse; Hakstol hired
NHL•Oct 15, 2026, 5:49 AMFormer Maple Leafs Coach Suddenly Departing The NHL
NHL•Oct 14, 2026, 12:39 PMFlyers bring 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings
