*Welcome to UNCHARTED. Developed in partnership with Filson, this is a series of profiles showcasing the natural beauty and experiences found in the Pacific Northwest while getting to know more about our Kraken players away from the ice. Coming soon: stories on Alex Wennberg, Adam Larsson, and Philipp Grubauer.
The story usually is that professional athletes are always competitive. So, I had more than a small case of nerves as I, someone who's never gone fishing, pulled up to Spot Tail Seattle Fishing Charters to head out on a mini-expedition with Kraken forward, Jared McCann.
Jared isn't just the first player in Seattle's young history sign an extension with the club (2026-27), he's the first Kraken player to reach the 30-goal milestone in a single season. He's also led his team in goals for two seasons and has become a fan favorite for many a Kraken faithful.
And it turns out I didn't need to worry.