Hockey Players who Played for Kraken and Predators
My guess is you’ve searched this page out because you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
If I’m right, that also means that today’s grid is asking for players who have played for both the Seattle Kraken and the Nashville Predators.
And, I’m also guessing that you’re a little stuck on this particular square and you’re looking for a little help to keep your grid immaculate. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, I’m here to help.
I’ve already done the research and have put together a list of well-known stars along with some more “under-the-radar” players that could land you a low rarity score.
Calle Jarnkrok
Calle Jarnkrok is a Swedish-born player currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings as their second-round pick, 51st overall, in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. After a strong second half in the 2009–10 season with Brynas IF, Jarnkrok was traded to the Nashville Predators in 2014.
In his first full NHL season (2014–15), he recorded 7 goals and 11 assists in 74 games. He remained with the Predators until 2021, when he was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the NHL Expansion Draft. Jarnkrok was then traded to the Calgary Flames in 2022 before signing a four-year contract with the Maple Leafs.
Internationally, Jarnkrok has represented Sweden in various competitions. He won a gold medal at the 2013 World Championships in Sweden/Finland and a bronze medal at the 2014 World Championships in Minsk. His NHL career totals (to date) include 647 games played, with 126 goals, 154 assists, and 280 points.
Jeremy Lauzon
Jeremy Lauzon, born in Canada, is a defenseman currently playing for the Nashville Predators. He was drafted 52nd overall by the Boston Bruins in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Lauzon’s NHL debut came during the 2018-19 season with the Bruins. He later joined the Seattle Kraken through the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft before being traded to the Nashville Predators in 2022.
Lauzon’s style of play in the NHL has been marked by solid defensive skills and physicality. Over his career, he has accumulated notable statistics, including his total NHL figures of 209 games played, 8 goals, 22 assists, and 30 points, alongside 218 penalty minutes.
Colin Blackwell
Colin Blackwell is an American center currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks. He was selected 194th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and went on to play for Harvard University in the ECAC. His college career was impacted by a concussion, but he returned to help Harvard win the ECAC Tournament Championship in his senior year.
Blackwell’s professional career started in the 2016-17 season with the San Jose Barracuda in the AHL. He then joined the Rochester Americans, AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, and eventually signed his first NHL contract with the Nashville Predators in 2018. Blackwell made his NHL debut in 2019 with the Predators.
He later signed with the New York Rangers in 2020 and had a breakout season in 2020-21, scoring 12 goals and 22 points in 47 games. In 2021, he was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the NHL Expansion Draft and traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022. He then signed with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2022.
