Firkus has earned nine goals and 23 points over 45 appearances with AHL Coachella Valley this season.

EDGE Analysis

Firkus earned two points per game in the 2023-24 regular season with WHL Moose Jaw, racking up 61 goals and 65 assists over 63 appearances. He added 36 points over 24 outings between the WHL playoffs and the Memorial Cup. Being an undersized and creative winger didn't hold Firkus back in junior hockey, but playing against men in the AHL has slowed down his production. He's got an excellent shot and good vision -- all he needs now is more development time, which the Kraken are likely to give him before he gets an NHL look.

Firkus signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Kraken on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Firkus played with WHL Moose Jaw in 2022-23, posting 88 points (40 goals, 44 assists) in 66 games. He was selected 35th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old winger will likely spend 2023-24 at the junior level unless he has a remarkable training camp.

Firkus was selected 35th overall by the Kraken in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

While it ultimately never materialized, there was some buzz Firkus could sneak into the latter portion of Round 1 after a season in which he posted a whopping 36 goals and 80 points in 66 games for WHL Moose Jaw. Firkus is a high-end offensive player with the rare ability to consistently beat opposing goaltenders from distance. His shot is his best weapon, but Firkus' playmaking skills have long been underrated. It's entirely fair to wonder how much value Firkus will have as a professional if he isn't putting up points, but 18-year-old's with this type of offensive talent are rarely available at this stage of the draft.