Seattle Kraken Signs Defenseman Caden Price from Rockets to Entry-Level Contract with Impressive WHL Record
The Seattle Kraken have signed 2023 third-round pick Caden Price to a three-year, two-way entry-level contract set to start next season, with an average annual value of $908,000. Price is expected to join Seattle’s AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, on an amateur tryout contract for the rest of the current season. However, due to the CHL-NHL Transfer Agreement, the 2005-born defenseman will be ineligible to play in the AHL full-time next season, unless he makes the NHL squad or is returned to the Rockets for his 19-year-old season. Price, who had a standout season in the WHL, was lauded by the Seattle Kraken's General Manager for his progress and development, following a career-high performance and receiving All-WHL Second Team honors.
By the Numbers- Recorded 55 points (13 goals, 42 assists) in 62 regular-season games
- Notched 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) in 11 playoff games
- Selected by the Kraken in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft
- Price's AHL eligibility is contingent on making the NHL squad or being returned to the Rockets for his 19-year-old season
- Expected to report to Seattle’s AHL affiliate for the remainder of the current season
Price will aim to either earn a spot on Seattle's NHL squad or return to the Rockets for his 19-year-old season to continue his development.
Bottom LineThe Seattle Kraken have secured promising defenseman Caden Price on an entry-level contract, with high expectations for his continued development and potential impact on the team's future.
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