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McMann traded: Kraken gain playoff push piece
7 Mar
Summary
- Forward McMann traded to the Seattle Kraken.
- Toronto Maple Leafs are on a six-game losing streak.
- Seattle Kraken hold second wild card playoff spot.
Forward McMann is on the move, having been traded to the Seattle Kraken just ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. This acquisition aims to bolster Seattle's playoff aspirations as they currently hold the second wild card spot in the Western Conference, with a three-point cushion over several chasing teams.
McMann, an undrafted free agent, previously played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he recorded 91 points in 200 regular-season games. He was in the final year of his contract and could have become an unrestricted free agent. Despite expressing mutual interest in a new deal, he acknowledged the Maple Leafs' strategic decision to "re-jig" the team.
The Maple Leafs themselves are experiencing a difficult period, having lost six straight games (0-4-2) since the Olympic break, and 12 of their last 15 overall. They are eight points out of a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. McMann will reunite with Seattle coach Lane Lambert, who was an assistant with the Maple Leafs last season, and is eager to contribute to a playoff push where every game holds significant weight.
