Overview
- Seattle announced Friday that Schwartz will be out about six weeks after leaving Wednesday’s game against the Stars with a lower-body injury.
- Through 23 games, Schwartz has eight goals and 15 points, which leads the Kraken at the time of the injury.
- The team has not made a corresponding recall; placing him on injured reserve would open a roster spot before Saturday’s game against Edmonton.
- Jared McCann is expected to assume Schwartz’s left-wing role in the near term.
- Kaapo Kakko practiced without a no-contact jersey and could be an internal option if activated, as Schwartz’s past absences and pending UFA status add longer-term considerations.