The Seattle Kraken have reassigned 18-year-old forward Jake O’Brien to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds as part of their strategy to transition prospects from major junior hockey. O’Brien, selected eighth overall by Seattle, had a standout season as captain of the OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs, finishing with 28 goals and 93 points. His impressive postseason performance included six goals and 23 points in 15 games. The Kraken hope to develop O’Brien into a top scorer, addressing their need for offensive production.
