Seattle Kraken reportedly plan to select Carson Soucy from Minnesota Wild

Zach Laing

Seattle Kraken reportedly plan to select Carson Soucy from Minnesota Wild

Credit: Stan Szeto

Feb 22, 2021; San Jose, California, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Carson Soucy (21) chases after the puck during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

The Seattle Kraken reportedly plan to select defenceman Carson Soucy from the Minnesota Wild.

As first reported by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, it appears the young rearguard is destined for a new home.

Sources say #SeaKraken are selecting defenseman Carson Soucy from #mnwild.@DFOHockey

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 21, 2021

Standing at 6’5′, 211 lbs, Soucy has played in 108 NHL games over the past three seasons scoring eight goals and 31 points. Drafted by Minnesota in the 5th round of the 2013 draft, Soucy developed in the NCAA and in the AHL before joining the big club.

According to hockeyviz.com, Soucy provided EV offence at a four percent rate below league average and EV defence at a six percent rate above league average.

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