Jaden Schwartz - NHL News & Rumors

Agrees to terms with Colorado Schwartz (upper body) signed a three-year, $9.75 million contract with the Avalanche on Wednesday, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

Impact After spending the first 10 years of his career in St. Louis, Schwartz joined the Kraken for the past five seasons. He made just 50 regular-season appearances during an injury-riddled 2025-26 campaign, recording 11 goals, 15 assists, 42 blocked shots, 32 hits and eight PIM while averaging 16:08 of ice time. The 34-year-old will get a change of scenery ahead of the 2026-27 season, and he should have an opportunity to carve out a role in Colorado.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Schwartz (upper body) is expected to miss Thursday's season finale against Colorado, according to Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Impact Schwartz will finish the season with 11 goals and 26 points in 50 outings with the Kraken. The 33-year-old has completed his five-year, $27.5 million contract and is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle tries to stop road losing streak, visits Colorado

The Seattle Kraken will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Colorado Avalanche

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Unavailable Wednesday Schwartz (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Golden Knights.

Impact Schwartz's injury could also keep him out of Thursday's season finale versus the Avalanche. The 33-year-old winger has been limited to 26 points in 50 appearances this season, his lowest totals in both areas in the last four years. Jani Nyman is likely to play in Schwartz's absence.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wild beat skidding Kraken 5-2 for 4th straight win, setting up showdown with Stars

Vladimir Tarasenko scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Matt Boldy had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild twice benefited from replay reviews in a 5-2 victory o...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Collects two points in loss Schwartz scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Both of Schwartz's points came in the third period, but the Kraken weren't able to catch up to the Blackhawks. These were Schwartz's first points in three games since he returned from a skate cut to the face. The winger is up to 11 goals, 23 points, 76 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 45 appearances. It's another year impacted by injuries -- Schwartz has missed at least 15 games in four of the last six years, which has made him a challenging forward to consider in fantasy on a low-scoring team.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Boisvert scores first NHL goal as the Blackhawks beat the Kraken 4-2

Sacha Boisvert scored his first NHL goal with 5:42 to play to give Chicago a two-goal lead and Tyler Bertuzzi scored his team-leading 32nd goal as the Blackhawks beat the Seattle K...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Blackhawks vs. Kraken | NHL Highlights | April 04, 2026

APRIL 5 • YOUTUBE

Set to play Tuesday Schwartz (face) is in the lineup Tuesday versus the Oilers, per the NHL media site.

Impact Schwartz joined the Kraken in Edmonton ahead of this contest, and he's poised to come back in after missing the previous 10 games. The 33-year-old winger should be a candidate for power-play time moving forward.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Schwartz (face) will join the club for its road matchup with Edmonton on Tuesday, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.

Impact Schwartz can be considered a game-time decision to face the Oilers and could return for the first time since March 7 versus the Senators, a stretch of 10 games on the shelf. If the veteran winger does get into the lineup, it will likely be in a middle-six role for the club and should include power-play ice time.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Ufko scores his first NHL goal as the Predators beat the Kraken 4-2

Ryan Ufko scored his first NHL goal with 5:35 to play in the second period to put the Nashville Predators ahead to stay in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

First official update on Jaden Schwartz. First update after Schwartz took a skate to the face this weekend.

MARCH 9 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Facing extended absence Schwartz (face) will be sidelined indefinitely, the Kraken announced Monday.

Impact Schwartz has appeared in 42 games for Seattle this season, in which he recorded 10 goals and 11 helpers, including three power-play points. If the 33-year-old winger doesn't return before the end of the 2026-27 campaign, he will end the year having recorded his lowest point total since 2021-22, when he was limited to just 37 games.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Schwartz kicked in the face by skate of Nick Cousins. Horror on the ice as Jaden Schwartz is struck in the face by a skate.

MARCH 8 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Leaves game Saturday Schwartz won't return to Saturday's game versus the Senators after taking a skate blade to the face.

Impact Schwartz was cut on his face late in the first period after Nick Cousins lost his balance following a hit from Eeli Tolvanen. For now, Schwartz can be considered day-to-day, though it's not encouraging that he was ruled out for the rest of this contest. If he's out Tuesday versus the Predators, Frederick Gaudreau (illness) or Bobby McMann (immigration) would be the candidates to take Schwartz's place in the lineup.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tickles twine Wednesday Schwartz scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

Impact Schwartz ended a nine-game goal drought with the tally, which came just 31 seconds into the contest. He had two assists during that cold stretch. The veteran winger is up to 10 goals, 21 points, 74 shots on net, 39 blocked shots, 29 hits and a plus-7 rating over 41 appearances this season, though he continues to see steady middle-six minutes.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Blues beat Kraken 3-2 to halt Seattle's 5-game home winning streak

Dylan Holloway scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Brayden Schenn had three assists and the St. Louis Blues beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Posts assist in win Schwartz logged an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Schwartz snapped a four-game point drought with the helper, which also included once absence due to a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old winger is up to 20 points, 72 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 28 hits and a plus-9 rating over 39 appearances this season. He's filling a middle-six role with power-play time, giving him a little appeal in some fantasy formats if he can find consistent offense.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Schwartz (lower body) is set to be in the lineup versus the Stars on Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Schwartz missed the Kraken's last game before the Olympic break, but it appears the time off will allow him to avoid a longer absence. Tye Kartye is coming out of the lineup with Schwartz set to play.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Missing last game before break Schwartz (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kings.

Impact Schwartz played just 13:28 in Anaheim on Tuesday, and he appears to come out of that game worse for wear. Oscar Fisker Molgaard will draw into the lineup for Schwartz after being called up earlier Wednesday. Schwartz will have the Olympic break to heal -- Seattle's next game is at Dallas on Feb. 25.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in loss Schwartz scored a goal in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Schwartz has a goal and two helpers during a three-game point streak. He continues to see bottom-six usage, but the 33-year-old winger also has a power-play role that should bolster his offense. He's produced nine goals, 18 points, 57 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 26 hits and a plus-5 rating over 31 appearances this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks beat Kraken 4-2 for 6th straight victory following 9-game losing streak

Cutter Gauthier had a goal and an assist, Lukas Dostal made 21 saves and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory following a...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Earns first helper since return Schwartz logged an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Schwartz picked up his first point in six games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him 19 contests. His slow restart has seen him dropped to the fourth line at even strength, though Schwartz remains involved in all situations. The winger is at 16 points, 55 shots on net, 26 hits, 29 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 29 appearances.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will Jaden Schwartz Score a Goal vs. the New Jersey Devils on January 14? Is Jaden Schwartz going to score a goal on Wednesday, when his Seattle Kraken face the New Jersey Devils at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and info are p...

JANUARY 14 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Removed from IR Schwartz (lower body) was activated from injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Impact Following a 19-game absence, Schwartz appears ready to return to the lineup against Carolina on Saturday. He has produced eight goals, 15 points, 48 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 24 hits in 23 appearances this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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