Kraken Re-Sign McCormick

As the Kraken anticipate their upcoming second NHL year and the inaugural season of the American Hockey League-affiliate Coachella Valley Firebirds, Seattle general manager Ron Francis announced Monday the team re-signed forward Max McCormick.

The Kraken re-signed the unrestricted free agent to a two-way NHL/AHL contract that pays $762,500 average annual value (AAV) at the NHL level and a different amount for AHL play. McCormick, 30, appeared in 10 games with the Kraken this season and logged 13 goals and 16 assists in 46 games with AHL-affiliate Charlotte.
"Max is a valuable part of the leadership group in Charlotte as the Checkers begin their playoff run [starting Tuesday]," Francis said. "He impressed us with his play in Seattle. We are excited that he is returning to our organization for the next two years."
McCormick has appeared in 93 games with Ottawa, Carolina and the Kraken, scoring eight goals and five assists while playing solid minutes as a two-way forward.