Injury Update on Jared McCann
In an unfortunate turn of events for the Seattle Kraken, forward Jared McCann has sustained a lower-body injury, sidelining him for the last three games of the current regular season. With a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 1 overtime defeat, the Kraken have already been eliminated from the playoff race, a reality that was confirmed prior to their recent 4-1 victory against the Calgary Flames on Monday.
McCann’s Performance This Season
The 29-year-old McCann has played an integral role in the Kraken’s roster throughout this season, participating in 52 games and netting 20 goals, which ties him with teammate Matty Beniers for the second-highest goal count on the team. Since his arrival via the 2021 NHL expansion draft, McCann has consistently demonstrated his scoring prowess, achieving at least 20 goals in each of his five seasons with Seattle.
Reflecting on the 2022-23 Season
Reflecting on his performance during the 2022-23 season, McCann stood out as a key player for the Kraken, helping the team reach the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in franchise history. That year, Seattle advanced to the second round before facing defeat against the Dallas Stars in a seven-game thriller, with McCann finishing the regular season with a personal best of 40 goals.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, this injury may allow McCann to start his recovery process earlier as he prepares for the next season. He is currently in the final year of a lucrative five-year contract valued at $25 million, originally signed after being selected in the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
