NHL injury update: Jaden Schwartz sidelined for six weeks as Seattle Kraken adjust lineup | NHL News
The Seattle Kraken has another challenge this season, as their experienced player, Jaden Schwartz, is suffering from a major injury. The team has shown commitment in previous fights, but losing someone like Schwartz will definitely put more stress on the already shaken-up Seattle line-up. His not being there brings up the question of how the Kraken’s attack will get through the game and how effectively they will be in the Pacific Division, which is very much contested among the teams.In a major setback to the Kraken’s offensive strength, winger Jaden Schwartz is going to be out for about six weeks with a lower-body injury, the team confirmed on Friday. The injury happened during the game that eventually ended with a 3-2 score in favor of the Dallas Stars, when Schwartz lost his balance while going to the crease and collided with the Dallas defenseman, Vladislav Kolyachonok. He exited the ice limping and did not participate in the remainder of the game.
How will Jaden Schwartz’s absence impact Seattle Kraken’s playoff push?
The suspension of Schwartz comes at a very important time for the Kraken, as they are currently third in the Pacific Division with a record of 11-6-6. The team has been able to stay competitive, despite several players missing games earlier in the season, like top scorer Jared McCann and starting goaltender Joey Daccord. Schwartz’s injury adds more complications as he is slightly leading the team in points and is on the same number of goals as Jordan Eberle.
The forward has been one of the main players since he signed with the Kraken, scoring a total of 26 goals and 49 points in the last season, which were his best to date. During the years he spent with the Kraken and St. Louis Blues, Schwartz played in 834 regular-season NHL games and got 230 goals as well as 542 points in total. Seattle is going to need other forwards’ support like that of Kaapo Kakko, who is almost back to practice, in order to make it through the tough schedule. The Kraken will be playing against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday at 1 p.m., and they are hoping to keep up their winning streak even though they faced a minor loss.The absence of Schwartz for six weeks means the Kraken have to fight harder, but the strength of the team and their impenetrable character show the possibility of them being able to shift gears. Fans will be on the lookout for the player who will fill the gap when he is out.Also Read: Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller chooses to play after his father’s death, showing strength in difficult times
