What Happened
The Seattle Kraken will be without forward Jared McCann for an extended stretch. The team announced on Sunday that McCann faces a ten-week recovery timeline after sustaining a lower-body injury. Through 11 games this season, McCann contributed three goals and five assists for eight points. The news follows a 5-1 defeat to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, dropping Seattle's record to 7-4-1 as they hold third place in the Pacific Division. Following the absence, head coach Lane Lambert stated that the team felt the loss of the forward in specific situations. Kaapo Kakko was elevated to the top line alongside Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle to cover for McCann.
Key Details
- Jared McCann is expected to miss 10 weeks.
- McCann has eight points in 11 games this season.
- Seattle holds a 7-4-1 record and sits third in the Pacific Division.
- Kaapo Kakko replaced McCann on the top forward line.
What It Means
Losing McCann removes a key offensive contributor from Seattle's lineup during the early portion of the regular season. As the team sits third in the Pacific Division, head coach Lane Lambert and the coaching staff must rely on depth pieces like Kaapo Kakko stepping up into top-line minutes to maintain their scoring pace.
What's Next
The Kraken will continue their Pacific Division schedule while adjusting their forward lines to compensate for McCann's absence during his ten-week recovery.