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The Seattle Kraken have once again placed their top forward on the shelf. Center Jared McCann has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury that is expected to hold him out for three weeks.

Jared McCann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Kraken’s Jared McCann Out Three Weeks

The Kraken announced today that forward Jared McCann will be out for the next three weeks with a lower-body injury. He remains on the active roster for now, but will be the top candidate for an injured reserve placement if Seattle needs a roster spot.

Jared McCann News / The Hockey Writers / December 12

Kraken’s Jared McCann Out 3 Weeks with a Lower-Body Injury

On Friday, Dec. 12, the Seattle Kraken announced forward Jared McCann will be out for the next three weeks with a lower-body injury. McCann suffered the injury late in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday.

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Jared McCann News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Kraken’s Jared McCann out three weeks with lower-body injury

The Seattle Kraken are going to be without talented forward Jared McCann once again, as the team announced on Friday that McCann will be out for three weeks with a lower-body injury.

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / November 27

Three Takeaways – McCann returns, Schwartz exits as Kraken lose 3-2 to Stars

While the Seattle Kraken showed once again that they can be competitive in every game—even when the flow of the game is a little faster than others—they also showed that the Dallas Stars still have their number, losing 3-2 at Climate Pledge Arena on Thanksgiving Eve.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Kraken activate franchise-leading scorer Jared McCann

McCann returns after being away from the team for over a month. The 11-year veteran has been recovering from a lower-body injury suffered in the Kraken’s Oct. 18 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / November 26

Kraken activate Jared McCann from injured reserve

The Seattle Kraken are getting reinforcements back from injured reserve, as the team has activated forward Jared McCann in advance of Wednesday night’s game against the Dallas Stars at Climate Pledge Arena.

Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / November 26

Kraken Notebook – Daccord dialed in, seeking scoring solutions, McCann return imminent

The Seattle Kraken practiced at Kraken Community Iceplex on Tuesday for the first time since embarking on a four-game road trip in which they went 2-1-1, but fumbled a golden opportunity to sweep a back-to-back, losing 1-0 in a shootout to the Islanders to close out the trip on Sunday.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

Kraken issue several injury updates

The Kraken have had more than their fair share of injury issues over the first six weeks of the season.

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Seattle Kraken News / Sound of Hockey / November 14

Kraken Notebook: McCann, Gaudreau trending up; Catton’s NHL status solidifies

When the announcement comes from Kraken PR that a practice or morning skate has been made optional, it’s easy for those of us in the local media corps to also “take the option,” so to speak.

Seattle Kraken News / Total Apex Sports / October 25

Jared McCann Hits the Injured Reserve: Another New Injury For Seattle Kraken

Just when you thought the Seattle Kraken might actually have some offensive consistency this season, the injury bug decides to take another bite out of their forward corps.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Kraken place McCann on IR, Montour returns from leave of absence

The Seattle Kraken announced on Saturday that the team has placed forward Jared McCann on injured reserve, while defenseman Brandon Montour has returned to the team after taking a brief leave of absence.

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Kraken’s McCann ruled out Monday, day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Seattle Kraken announced on Monday that forward Jared McCann will miss Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

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Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Kraken’s Jared McCann Records 400th NHL Point

The 2025-26 season has just started, and players are already hitting impressive milestones, picking up right where they left off. Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann recorded his 400th NHL point.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

NHL roundup: Jared McCann's 400th career point lifts Kraken in OT

Jared McCann's 400th career point -- a goal off a rebound with 3.8 seconds left in overtime -- lifted the Seattle Kraken over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Saturday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

McCann Scores in OT Thriller to Lift Kraken Over the Golden Knights

On Saturday, Oct. 11, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Vegas Golden Knights for their first matchup of the season. A lot was riding on this game, as neither team had lost a game yet in the 2025-26 season.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 4

Kraken’s X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Jared McCann

The Seattle Kraken are looking to continue their retool and enter the playoff conversation again after missing the dance for the past two seasons. Seattle

Seattle Kraken News / House of Hockey / August 30

Eastern Conference Team Shut Down in Trade Talks for Kraken 40-Goal Scorer Jared McCann

Jared McCann is drawing immense trade interest, but according to a report, the New Jersey Devils were quickly shut down by the Seattle Kraken. This off-season around the NHL has been rather slow, and while there's been rumours, we're yet to see a shocking blockbuster trade that could change things up for a franchise or two.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / August 30

Vancouver Canucks Reunited With Former 40 Goal Scorer In New Mock Trade

Jared McCann's name has been out there in trade rumours, and this latest proposal would see him return to his first NHL home in Vancouver. Over the past few seasons, Jared McCann has been one of the most underrated players in the entire National Hockey League, as he has combined to score 91 goals over the past three years for the Seattle Kraken.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Kraken Keep Jared McCann Off Trade Market Amid Interest from 4 Teams

The Seattle Kraken have made it clear: Jared McCann isn’t going anywhere — at least not yet. According to Seattle Hockey Insider, the New Jersey Devils were among the teams told earlier this summer that the 29-year-old forward was unavailable.

Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

King’s Ransom for McCann, Updates on Extensions & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at how the Seattle Kraken will be looking for a “king’s ransom” if another team wants to acquire Jared McCann. Elsewhere, there have been some updates on the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, and how that could look.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 21

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens Were Interested in Jared McCann

Rob Simpson of Seattle Hockey Insider: The New Jersey Devils were one of the teams that asked the Seattle Kraken about forward Jared McCann and were told that he wasn’t available.

Seattle Kraken News / The Sick Podcast / August 18

Potential Trade Target: Jared McCann

According to Michael DeRosa of The Hockey News, the Montreal Canadiens reportedly have interest in former 40-goal scorer Jared McCann of the Seattle Kraken.

Seattle Kraken News / Blade of Steel / July 9

Seattle Kraken's Leading Scorer Jared McCann Reportedly Linked to Canadian Team

Jared McCann, who is the leading scorer on the Seattle Kraken, has been linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs, with whom he already had a brief tenure earlier in his playing career, though he never actually hit the ice with them.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Jets Linked in Trade as Rumors Jared McCann Now Available

With the NHL trade deadline approaching, Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann has emerged as one of the most intriguing potential trade targets. Jacob Stoller of Sportsnet is reporting that he’s heard McCann might become available, and if it’s true, there will be teams lining up to make a pitch for him.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / February 12

Former 40-goal scorer emerges as potential Maple Leafs trade deadline target

With the trade deadline quickly approaching, Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann has surfaced as a potential target for contenders. He could be a perfect fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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