The Seattle Kraken announced Thursday that forward Jaden Schwartz will have surgery on his hand and will be sidelined four to six weeks. Schwartz injured his hand during a Dec. 29 game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Climate Pledge Arena.
The 29-year-old from Wilcox, SK signed a five-year, $5.5 million per year contract with the Kraken on July 28, 2021, during the NHL's free agency period. He's played 29 games with Seattle this year and is second in team scoring with six goals, 14 assists, and 20 points.
Schwartz To Have Hand Surgery
The Kraken forward is expected to be out four to six weeks