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After the Kraken defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in overtime at home on Oct. 11, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said something about Seattle that piqued my interest: “They had a game plan, and they weren’t going to lose D up the ice.

Jared McCann 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.

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Jared McCann 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.

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Jared McCann 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.

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 / Knights On Ice / October 12

Golden Knights lose 2-1 to Kraken on late OT goal

The Vegas Golden Knights came up short in another close game, losing 2-1 in the waning seconds of overtime against the Seattle Kraken Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena.

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 / Sound of Hockey / October 10

Three Takeaways: Kraken rebound from ugly 1st period to snag 3-1 Opening Night win over Ducks

Well, how about that? The Seattle Kraken can win on Opening Night! And they did so for the first time in their relatively short history Thursday, beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-1.

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

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 7

Jared McCann: the Canadiens have the space under the ceiling to go get him

Now that Carey Price is gone, the Canadiens’ off-season can continue. As our colleague Maxime Truman explained last month, we can expect the Canadiens

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NHL News / Sporting News / September 1

New Jersey reportedly kicked tires on 40 goal forward

Devils tried to acquire Jared McCann

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Oilers Should Be All-in on Kraken’s Jared McCann

The Edmonton Oilers have made some solid moves this offseason as they try to make another deep run into the playoffs next season, and after coming up short in the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season, they seem poised to finish the job next time around.

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.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Kraken star to undergo surgery after playing through injury

The soon-to-be 29-year-old led the Kraken in points with 22-39-61 stat line.

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Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14

Kraken forward drawing trade interest

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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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