The Seattle Kraken have officially signed one of their promising young defensive prospects to a contract.
The team announced Sunday that defenseman Kaden Hammell has been signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $908,333.
Kraken General Manager Jason Botterill released a statement regarding the signing: “Kaden took another positive step in his development this year. He was a leader on the Silvertips and elevated his game in the playoffs. We`re excited to have him under contract for the next three years.”
The 20-year-old blueliner had a productive season with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL. He accumulated 38 points, scoring 10 goals and adding 28 assists, across 59 regular-season games. Hammell also contributed significantly in the post-season, tallying 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 13 playoff contests.
A native of Langley, British Columbia, Hammell was selected by the Kraken in the fifth round, 148th overall, during the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Signing Details
- Player:
- Kaden Hammell
- Signed By:
- Seattle Kraken
- Contract Length:
- 3 Years
- Contract Type:
- Entry-Level Deal
- Salary Cap Hit:
- $908,333
- Total Value:
- $2.725 million
- Signing Date:
- June 1, 2025
