They have almost $18 million to work with ahead of NHL free agency opening Tuesday after trading forward Frederick Gaudreau to Seattle on Thursday for a fourth-round pick they can use Saturday at the draft.

SEATTLE (June 26, 2025) — Today, Seattle Kraken General Manager Jason Botterill announced that the club has acquired forward Frederick Gaudreau from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round draft pick (No. 102).

Minnesota Wild center Freddy Gaudreau has been traded to the Seattle Kraken for draft compensation, the Wild confirmed Thursday. Gaudreau tallied 37 points (18 goals and 19 assists) for Minnesota this past season. Originally signing with the Wild as a free agent in 2021, Gaudreau totaled 56 goals and 78 assists in four seasons with Minnesota.