Jaden Schwartz Scores Two Goals, Eyes Healthy Bounce-Back Season with Kraken

Jaden Schwartz recently scored two goals on six shots, adding two hits and a plus-3 rating in a 4-1 win over the Sharks. The 32-year-old Seattle Kraken winger has been significantly impacted by injuries, missing at least 10 games in each of the last four seasons, including 2023-24 where he recorded 30 points in 62 contests, with 10 on the power play. Historically, he's battled injuries like a broken ankle in 2015-16 and 2017-18. Despite these setbacks, Schwartz demonstrated his capability in 2022-23 with 21 goals and 19 assists in 71 games. Looking ahead to 2024-25, he is expected to fill a middle-six role, aiming for a 20-goal, 40-point pace if he can maintain health. Signed to a five-year, $27.5 million deal, Schwartz is considered a bounce-back candidate for the Kraken, offering fantasy value as a late-round pick due to his potential and injury risk.