"Jaden plays a responsible two-way game and knows how to put the puck in the net," said Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis. "He brings veteran leadership to our group and his knowledge of the game and what it takes to win hockey's ultimate prize will be valuable as we continue to shape our inaugural roster. We're looking forward to adding his guidance and skill to our team."
The 29-year-old recorded 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists), a plus-2 plus/minus rating and fired 71 shots on goal in 40 games with the St. Louis Blues during the 2020-21 NHL season. He finished sixth among forwards in points and his 26 blocked shots tied for third amongst Blues forwards.
Schwartz helped the Blues win the Stanley Cup in 2018-19, leading all St. Louis skaters with 12 goals during the 26-game playoff run. He has posted 50 or more points in five of his last eight seasons and 20 or more goals in two of his last four campaigns. In 560 career NHL games, all with St. Louis, Schwartz has registered 385 points (154 goals, 231 assists) and has finished as a plus-player in seven of his last eight seasons.
Since 2013-14, Schwartz (369 goals, +77) is one of just 16 NHL skaters to have recorded over 360 points and have a plus/minus rating of plus-75 or higher. Among all-time Blues players, he ranks in the top-20 in most offensive categories, including goals (16th), assists (13th), points (14th) and plus/minus (+6). In his postseason career, Schwartz has amassed 54 points (26 goals, 28 assists) in 88 games.
Prior to his NHL career, the native of Wilcox, Saskatchewan appeared in 33 American Hockey League games with Peoria during the 2012-13 season after spending two seasons with Colorado College (NCAA). Schwartz was named a first-team All-American (West) and to the WCHA First All-Star Team in 2012, after being named to the WCHA Third Team as well as his conference All-Rookie Team in 2011. In his lone season in the USHL with Tri-City (2009-10), the forward led the league in points and was named the league's top forward, a first-team all-star and played in the USHL All-Star Game.
Internationally, Schwartz has represented Canada at two World Championships (2018, 2013) and two World Jr. Championships (2012 - bronze, 2011 - silver).
The five-foot-ten, 190-pound forward was originally drafted by St. Louis in the first round (14th overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft.
The Seattle Kraken will play their first game in 76 days on Oct. 12 at Las Vegas.
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