Avalanche's Jaden Schwartz: Agrees to terms with Colorado
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Schwartz (upper body) signed a three-year, $9.75 million contract with the Avalanche on Wednesday, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Won't play Thursday
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Schwartz (upper body) is expected to miss Thursday's season finale against Colorado, according to Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Unavailable Wednesday
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Schwartz (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Golden Knights.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Collects two points in loss
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Schwartz scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Set to play Tuesday
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Schwartz (face) is in the lineup Tuesday versus the Oilers, per the NHL media site.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Traveling with team
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Schwartz (face) will join the club for its road matchup against Edmonton on Tuesday, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.
Schwartz can be considered a game-time decision to face the Oilers and could return from a 10-game absence. If the veteran winger does get into the lineup, it will likely be in a middle-six role and should include power-play ice time.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Facing extended absence
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Schwartz (face) will be sidelined indefinitely, the Kraken announced Monday.
Schwartz has appeared in 42 games for Seattle this season, in which he has 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 21 points in 37 games.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Leaves game Saturday
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Schwartz won't return to Saturday's game versus the Senators after taking a skate blade to the face.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Tickles twine Wednesday
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Schwartz scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Posts assist in win
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Schwartz logged an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.
Schwartz snapped a four-game point drought with the helper, which also included one 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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Set to return
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Schwartz (lower body) is set to be in the lineup versus the Stars on Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Missing last game before break
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Schwartz (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kings.
Schwartz played just 13:28 in Anaheim on Tuesday, and he appears to come out of that game worse for wear. After being called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday, Oscar Fisker Molgaard will draw into the lineup for Schwartz. Schwartz will have the Olympic break to heal, as Seattle will be off until Feb. 25 at Dallas.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Pots goal in loss
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Schwartz scored a goal in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Earns first helper since return
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Schwartz logged an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Removed from IR
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Schwartz (lower body) was activated from injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
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.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Shifts to IR
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Schwartz (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Seattle activated Kaapo Kakko (lower body) in a corresponding move. Schwartz will be out for approximately six weeks after getting hurt in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Dallas, though he could be unavailable for longer than that. He has supplied eight goals, 15 points, 48 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 24 hits across 23 appearances this season.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Set to miss about six weeks
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Schwartz (lower body) will be out of action for approximately six weeks, the team announced Friday.
Schwartz sustained the injury in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Dallas. He has compiled eight goals, 15 points, 48 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 24 hits across 23 appearances this season. Due to his lengthy absence, Schwartz could be a candidate for injured reserve, especially with Kaapo Kakko (lower body) progressing toward a return to the lineup.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Departs Wednesday's game
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Schwartz (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Stars.
Schwartz was injured late in the second period on a tangle-up in the Stars' crease. He can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Jani Nyman would likely draw back into the lineup if Schwartz is unable to suit up for Saturday's game versus the Oilers.
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Kraken's Jaden Schwartz: Scores game-winning goal
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Schwartz tallied a power-play goal and blocked one shot in Thursday's 3-2 win over Chicago.
Schwartz's power-play goal was the finishing touch of a third-period comeback for the Kraken. With the heroic twine finder, the 33-year-old winger has eight goals, 15 points and 40 shots on goal through 20 games this season. His scoring pace is on par with the best offensive season of his career -- the 2014-15 season with St. Louis -- when he posted 63 points in 75 regular-season games. Schwartz took a jump in production last season as well, which is a strong sign that his contributions are legit. His usage in multiple situations and goal-scoring potential make him a solid fantasy option in standard leagues and a must-own player in deep leagues.
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