Welcome to this week's Seattle Kraken prospects update, where we dive into the latest happenings around the system. From a suspension to Olympic highlights, and standout performances, we've got it all covered.
Goyette Faces Suspension
Seattle Kraken prospect David Goyette is facing a 20-game suspension for violating the AHL's Performance Enhancing Substance Program. The 21-year-old forward has tallied three goals and seven assists across 47 games this season. Just before the suspension, Goyette showcased his offensive prowess with a standout play.
Kraken GM Jason Botterill expressed support for the league's program, emphasizing the importance of learning from this experience. Goyette, in his statement, denied intentional use of prohibited substances but acknowledged responsibility and accepted the league's decision. He aims to work with the program to understand the situation better and plans to return stronger.
Goyette missed his first game on February 18 and will be eligible to return on April 10. With only five regular-season games remaining, his role upon return remains uncertain. The 2022 second-round pick still has a season left on his entry-level contract.
Prospect Highlights
Oscar Fisker Mølgaard | Forward | Denmark (Olympics)
Team Denmark didn't reach the medal rounds but secured a win over Latvia. Oscar Fisker Mølgaard contributed significantly with a goal and two assists in four games, tying for second in team points. Another impressive international outing for Mølgaard.
Alexis Bernier | Defenseman | Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
After recovering from ACL surgery, Bernier is back in action with Chicoutimi Saguenéens. He hit a new stride, scoring his first three goals of the season and adding an assist in three games. This performance earned him the Sound Of Hockey Prospect of the Week honor.
Jani Nyman | Forward | Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL)
Nyman continues to find the back of the net, adding two more goals in three games. His .65 goals per game rank second in the AHL, showcasing his scoring touch and readiness for a top-nine NHL role.
Data Update
Zaccharya Wisdom set a new NCAA career high with 24 points, thanks to two goals and two assists last week. Meanwhile, Jake O’Brien's seven-point week brought him to 69 points in 41 games, placing him third in CHL points per game among those with at least 10 games played.
In the KHL, Semyon Vyazovoi remains a top goalie with a strong save percentage, indicating his readiness for North American play. Kim Saarinen shines in Liiga with a .917 save percentage, leading among goalies 22 or younger.
Prospect of the Week Tracker
3: Jagger Firkus, Kim Saarinen
2: Jake O’Brien, Julius Miettinen, Nathan Villeneuve, Semyon Vyazovoi
1: Alexis Bernier, Barrett Hall, Ollie Josephson, Tyson Jugnauth, Nikke Kokko, Logan Morrison, Victor Ostman, Zaccharya Wisdom
Looking Ahead
This week's must-watch games feature NCHC matchups between Ollie Josephson's North Dakota and Barrett Hall's St. Cloud State.
Tracking 2026 NHL Draft Prospects: Malte Gustafsson
Malte Gustafsson, a 6-foot-4 defenseman, is making waves with his smooth skating and SHL experience. Known for his puck-moving skills and defensive presence, Gustafsson is projected as a solid middle-pair defenseman, currently ranked No. 21 on the mid-season Big Board.