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Jared McCann (born May 31, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). McCann was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round, 24th overall, of the 2014 NHL entry draft.

Key Information

Growing up in Ontario, McCann played minor hockey with teams in the area before leveling up to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League. After three seasons with the team, he joined the Canucks, for whom he played only one season, before being traded to the Florida Panthers. In his first season with the team, he split time between the Panthers and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. After three years with the Panthers organization, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019. In 2021, he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs before getting selected by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL expansion draft. During the 2022–23 season with the Kraken, he set career highs and franchise records in goals (40) and points (70) in a season. During the 2024–25 season, he set his career high in assists (39).

Early life

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McCann was born on May 31, 1996, in Stratford, Ontario,[1] to construction company owners Erin and Matt McCann.[2] He grew up with two older siblings, Justin and Jaimie, and an older half-brother, Jordan. Justin was adopted from Guatemala out of fears that pregnancy would exacerbate the symptoms of Erin's multiple sclerosis.[3] The cold temperatures in Stratford meant that McCann spent his childhood playing ice hockey outside on frozen ponds.[2] His favourite National Hockey League (NHL) team growing up was the Los Angeles Kings, because he "liked the colours and the name of the team."[4]

McCann played minor hockey with the London Jr. Knights of Alliance Hockey before joining the London Nationals of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League at the end of the 2011–12 season.[5] McCann was named Alliance Hockey's Player of the Year.[6]

Playing career

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Junior (2012–2015)

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On April 7, 2012, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) selected McCann fourth overall in the 2012 OHL Priority Selection.[7] In 64 games with his junior ice hockey team during the 2012–13 season, McCann scored 21 goals and recorded 23 assists.[8] He and Sergey Tolchinsky were named co-recipients of the Greyhounds' 2013 Rookie of the Year Award,[9] and McCann was also named to the OHL's Second All-Rookie Team.[10] In Game 1 of that year's OHL playoffs, McCann was checked by Cameron Brace of the Owen Sound Attack. He was assisted off the ice and taken to the hospital in an ambulance, with worries about a neck injury or possible concussion.[11] He was ultimately diagnosed with a concussion and a severe case of whiplash, which kept him out of the lineup indefinitely, and Brace was given a five-game suspension for the play.[12] The Greyhounds lost their series against the Attack in six games, with McCann unable to rejoin the team before their elimination.[11]

Ice hockey player in a red and white jersey sitting with his mouth open
McCann during the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

On December 13, 2013, McCann was named to Team Orr to participate in the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.[13] At the game, on January 15, 2013, he scored the game-winning goal with 3:29 remaining in the third period, to defeat Team Cherry 4–3.[14] McCann finished the 2013–14 season with the Greyhounds totaling 27 goals and 35 assists for 62 points, all OHL career-highs for him at the time. During the playoffs, through nine games, he notched two goals and seven assists.[15] McCann was a top prospect for the 2014 NHL entry draft, being ranked 10th overall among North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.[16] At the draft on June 27, McCann was selected 24th overall by the Vancouver Canucks. The pick itself had been acquired earlier in the day through a trade in which the Anaheim Ducks received Ryan Kesler.[17] After McCann's selection, he was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Canucks on July 24, 2014.[18]

During the 2014–15 season, McCann achieved 34 goals and 47 assists in 56 games, raising his career-high numbers.[19] In the playoffs, through three games during the week of May 4, 2015, he notched three goals and three assists.[20] He ended the playoffs scoring six goals and notching 10 assists through 14 games.[21]

Professional

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Vancouver Canucks (2015–2016) and Florida Panthers (2016–2019)

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Ice hockey player in a Vancouver Canucks jersey with the number 91 looking downwards
McCann with the Canucks in 2015 during his rookie NHL season

Following an impressive showing at training camp, McCann was named to the Canucks' roster for the start of the 2015–16 season on October 5, 2015.[22] He made his NHL debut on October 7 against the Calgary Flames. In the following game, three days later, he scored his first NHL goal against Jonas Hiller of the Flames in a 3–2 overtime loss. He scored the first goal of the night. Canucks alternate captain Daniel Sedin called it "a world-class shot."[23][24] On November 1, the Canucks announced that McCann and fellow rookie Jake Virtanen would remain in the NHL beyond their nine-game tryout period.[25] His first career assist came on a Jannik Hansen goal, on November 4, in a 3–2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.[26] McCann played 69 games with the Canucks that season, totaling nine goals and nine assists. On May 25, 2016, the Canucks traded McCann with a second and a fourth round pick in the 2016 NHL entry draft to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Erik Gudbranson and a 2016 fifth-round pick.[27][28] At the time of the transaction, Canucks general manager Jim Benning thought his team needed a physical defenceman, while the Panthers felt that McCann was a better fit for its possession-based style of hockey than Gudbranson.[29] McCann and Gudbranson later became teammates on the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019.[30]

After participating in the Panthers' training camp,[31] McCann was named to the Panthers' opening roster for the 2016–17 season.[32] After playing 17 games and recording one goal and two assists with the Panthers, he was reassigned to the team's American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, on November 21, 2016, due to Nick Bjugstad being placed off of injured reserve.[33] With the Thunderbirds that season, McCann notched 11 goals and 14 assists in 29 games. During the final week of the regular season, McCann was named player of the week, having achieved four goals and seven points through three games.[34] Through 29 games with the Panthers, McCann recorded one goal and six assists.[35]

During the 2017–18 season, on October 21, 2017, McCann suffered a lower-body injury in a game against the Washington Capitals, prior to which McCann had recorded five points.[36] On October 25, he was placed on injured reserve.[37] McCann returned to action on November 4 in a 5–4 overtime loss to the New York Rangers.[38][39] McCann finished the season with nine goals and 19 assists in 68 games. On July 1, 2018, the Panthers signed McCann to a two-year, US$2,500,000 contract.[40][41] On September 25, 2018, in a preseason game of the 2018–19 season, McCann received an injury to his left leg and had to be helped off the ice.[42] In 46 games with the Panthers that season, he totaled eight goals and 10 assists.[43]

Pittsburgh Penguins (2019–2021)

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Many ice hockey players in Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins jerseys
McCann (right) with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2020

On February 1, 2019, McCann was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins along with Nick Bjugstad in exchange for Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan, second- and fourth-round draft picks in 2019, and the Minnesota Wild's fourth-round pick that year.[43]McCann finished the 2018–19 season with the Penguins tallying 11 goals, including three shorthanded goals, and six assists in 32 games.[44]

During the 2019–20 season, McCann set many career-high numbers, tallying 14 goals and 21 assists through 66 games. On September 18, 2020, McCann signed a two-year, $5.88 million contract to remain with the Penguins.[45][46] In 43 games of the 2020–21 season, McCann notched 14 goals and 18 assists. During the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, he played six games and collected one assist. On July 17, 2021, McCann was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a seventh-round pick and Filip Hallander.[47][48] McCann was expected by both Pittsburgh and Toronto to be an expansion draft casualty to the arriving Seattle Kraken; the Penguins used him to re-acquire Hallander and allow another player to be selected from their roster.[49]

Seattle Kraken (2021–present)

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Ice hockey player in a Seattle Kraken jersey holding his stick up
McCann practicing with the Kraken during their inaugural season, in April 2022

On July 21, 2021, McCann was selected from the Maple Leafs at the 2021 NHL expansion draft by the Seattle Kraken.[50] Upon joining the team, he deferred to Calle Jarnkrok and changed his jersey number to 16.[51] During the preseason, McCann played on the Kraken's top line in the centre position between Jaden Schwartz and Jordan Eberle.[52] Although this line was expected to play together at the start of the 2021–22 season,[53] McCann was placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list before their season opener.[54] He was cleared to play before the contest, and he scored the second goal in Kraken franchise history while playing with Eberle and Schwartz. Despite this, the Kraken lost their first regular season game 4–3 to the Vegas Golden Knights on October 12.[55] The line stayed together for the first four games before Schwartz was replaced by Alexander Wennberg.[56] However, this was short-lived as he was re-added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list for 10 days.[57] When he returned to the lineup on November 11, he was reunited with Schwartz and Eberle.[58] By the end of December, McCann had tallied 12 goals and five assists to rank among the top three scorers for the Kraken. The two scorers above him were linemates Eberle (12 goals and nine assists) and Schwartz (six goals and 14 assists).[59] McCann's 1.86 goals per 60 minutes of play marked a new career high, while his 2.78 points per 60 minutes ranked second of his career.[60]

Schwartz underwent hand surgery in January and was replaced by Marcus Johansson on the line with McCann and Eberle.[61] McCann eventually overtook Eberle for team lead in goals scored with his 15th of the season in mid-January.[62] McCann eventually tallied his career-high 20th goal of the season in a 6–2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 14.[63] He scored another goal in his 400th career NHL game on February 21 while also leading the team in shots on goal, shot attempts, and individual shot quality.[64] Shortly after this game, however, McCann was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed upper-body injury. At the time of the injury, he had recorded a career-high 21 goals and 12 assists through 48 games.[65] McCann missed three games to recover before rejoining the Kraken lineup on March 5 and playing 16:21 minutes of ice time in a 5–2 loss to the Washington Capitals.[66] Three days later, McCann became the first player in franchise history to sign a contract extension with the team, signing a five-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$5,000,000 per year.[67] Although the Kraken failed to qualify for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs,[68] McCann set career highs by the end of the season, with 27 goals and 23 assists for 50 points.[69] After the season, he was awarded one of the Kraken's team awards, the Pete Muldoon Award, for being the team's most valuable player.[70]

Ice hockey players in Seattle Kraken and New York Rangers players preparing to fight
McCann (left) preparing to fight Vincent Trocheck of the New York Rangers in October 2023

During the 2022–23 season, McCann achieved many career highs and Kraken franchise records. On January 14, 2023, he recorded a hat-trick, part of an 8–5 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, in turn helping the Kraken achieve what at the time was a franchise record eighth-straight win.[71] On March 3, in a 4–2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, he achieved a franchise record as well as a career high, scoring his 30th goal of the season.[72][73] He played his 500th NHL game on April 3, scoring two goals in an 8–1 victory against the Arizona Coyotes.[74] Through 79 games of the regular season, McCann totaled 40 goals and 30 assists for 70 points,[75][76] his goal and point totals that season being career highs and franchise records.[77][78][79] The Kraken qualified for the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, but in Game 4 of the first round, on April 24, after receiving a hit from the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar, McCann left the game with an injury.[80] He returned to practicing with the Kraken on May 6,[81] and he appeared with the Kraken on May 9 in Game 4 of the second round against the Dallas Stars.[82] McCann finished the playoffs with eight games played, scoring one goal and two assists.[77]

Jared McCann maintained his offensive production during the 2023–24 season. On January 13, 2024, in a 7–4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, he tallied his 300th career point, helping the Kraken set a franchise record ninth-straight win.[83] In 80 games that season, McCann totaled 29 goals and 33 assists for 62 points.[77] He was then awarded the Pete Muldoon Award once again for his performance.[84] During the next season, 2024–25, on October 22, he scored his 100th goal as a Kraken, becoming the first player to ever hit the milestone with the team.[85][86] McCann finished the season managing 22 goals and a career-high 39 assists for 61 points.[87]

International play

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Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Slovakia

McCann participated as a member of Team Ontario in the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.[88] After the end of the season, July 5, 2018, McCann was invited to Hockey Canada's selection camp for the 2013 World U18 Championships.[89] While he did not make the team for the U18 Championships,[90] he was named to Canada's roster for the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.[91] At the tournament, he won the gold medal with Canada.[92] The next year, he competed at the 2014 World U18 Championships, playing seven games and registering one goal and three points while winning the bronze medal with Canada.[93]

On April 29, 2019, McCann was named to his first Canada senior team roster for the 2019 World Championship.[94] McCann helped Canada progress through to the playoff rounds before losing the final to Finland, finishing with the silver medal.[95] He finished the tournament with two goals and three assists.[96] Five years later, he rejoined Team Canada for the 2024 IIHF World Championship.[97] During the tournament, he scored three goals for Canada,[98] while the team itself finished fourth, losing in the bronze medal game.[99]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 London Nationals GOJHL 4 1 0 1 2 4 2 1 3 0
2012–13 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 64 21 23 44 35 1 0 0 0 0
2013–14 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 64 27 35 62 51 9 2 5 7 4
2014–15 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 56 34 47 81 27 14 6 10 16 12
2015–16 Vancouver Canucks NHL 69 9 9 18 32 — — — — —
2016–17 Florida Panthers NHL 29 1 6 7 4 — — — — —
2016–17 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 42 11 14 25 55 — — — — —
2017–18 Florida Panthers NHL 68 9 19 28 30 — — — — —
2018–19 Florida Panthers NHL 46 8 10 18 18 — — — — —
2018–19 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 32 11 6 17 13 3 0 1 1 0
2019–20 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 66 14 21 35 17 3 0 1 1 2
2020–21 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 43 14 18 32 8 6 0 1 1 2
2021–22 Seattle Kraken NHL 74 27 23 50 33 — — — — —
2022–23 Seattle Kraken NHL 79 40 30 70 14 8 1 2 3 6
2023–24 Seattle Kraken NHL 80 29 33 62 31 — — — — —
2024–25 Seattle Kraken NHL 82 22 39 61 18 — — — — —
NHL totals 668 184 214 398 218 20 1 5 6 10

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Canada Ontario U17 6th 5 1 2 3 2
2013 Canada IH18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 1 0 1 0
2014 Canada U18 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 1 2 3 6
2019 Canada WC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 10 2 3 5 8
2024 Canada WC 4th 10 3 0 3 2
Junior totals 17 3 4 7 8
Senior totals 20 5 3 8 10

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
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Alliance Player of the Year 2012 [6]
OHL
Second All-Rookie Team 2012–13 [10]
CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 2014 [14]

References

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Jared McCann is a Canadian forward who plays left wing for the of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on May 31, 1996, in , he stands at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 185 pounds, shooting left-handed. McCann was selected in the first round, 24th overall, by the in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft after a standout junior career with the of the (OHL), where he recorded 62 points in 64 games during the 2013–14 season. McCann made his NHL debut with the Canucks in the 2015–16 season, appearing in 69 games and scoring 9 goals and 9 assists. Traded to the on May 25, 2016, in exchange for defenseman and a conditional fifth-round pick, McCann continued developing as a two-way forward known for his skating agility and playmaking ability. On February 1, 2019, he was traded to the along with in exchange for , Riley Sheahan, and draft picks. In July 2021, he was traded to the for Filip Hallander and a 2023 seventh-round pick. McCann was selected by the in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft, marking a turning point in his career as he emerged as a key offensive contributor. In the 2022–23 season, he achieved a career-high 40 goals and 30 assists for 70 points in 79 games, helping the reach the Western Conference Second Round of the playoffs in their inaugural postseason. The following year, he scored 29 goals. In 2024–25, he recorded 22 goals and 61 points, solidifying his role on the team's top line. Internationally, McCann has represented , winning gold at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, bronze at the 2014 , silver at the 2019 , and fourth place at the 2024 . He is signed with the through the 2026–27 season on a five-year, $25 million contract extension.

Personal background

Early life

Jared McCann was born on May 31, 1996, in , . Stratford, a small town of approximately 33,000 residents (2021 census) located about 95 miles southwest of , provided a quintessential rural Canadian upbringing for McCann, who grew up on his family's farm. The community, known for its Shakespearean theater festival and as a cradle for hockey talent including Hall of Famer , offered a close-knit environment centered around seasonal outdoor activities amid the region's harsh winters. Daily life on the farm involved practical chores tied to the family's construction business, where McCann's parents, Matt and Erin, worked; as the youngest of four siblings, he often accompanied his mother to her office from infancy and later assisted with simple tasks alongside his brothers. McCann's early interests gravitated toward play and exploration typical of small-town childhood, including bonding with his family through shared farm responsibilities and imaginative games. By age one, he showed a budding affinity for hockey, receiving a mini-stick from a babysitter and practicing by whacking balls around the home. Before formal instruction, informal hockey play occurred on the family's outdoor rink, where cold weather allowed water to collect and freeze in their spacious yard, enabling endless skating sessions with siblings under parental encouragement. His provided foundational support for these pursuits, with his father building basic training setups like puck-shooting ranges to foster skill development at home.

Family and upbringing

Jared McCann was born to parents Matt and Erin McCann in , where the family provided a supportive environment centered on hard work and outdoor pursuits. Matt, who owned a multi-generational construction and gravel company, played a key role in fostering McCann's interest in hockey by building backyard rinks and shooting ranges on their farm, utilizing materials like asphalt and cinder-block walls to create practice spaces. These setups encouraged outdoor activities during the region's cold winters, including play on frozen ponds and the Avon River, which helped instill a strong in McCann from a young age. Erin McCann, diagnosed with at age 18, offered unwavering emotional support despite her health challenges, which included vision loss, balance issues, and mobility limitations requiring a cane. She drove McCann to skating programs starting at age four, tracked his practice shots—often up to 1,000 per week—and emphasized positivity and determination, advising him to "set your mind to it and do it no matter what." The family's financial resources from the construction business covered essentials like hockey equipment, such as an Easton stick purchased for McCann at age six after a standout performance, and facilitated travel for his early training. McCann grew up as the youngest of four siblings, including older brother Justin (adopted from ), sister Jaimie, and much older half-brother Jordan, all sharing the initials J.M.M. The siblings participated in backyard games and hockey drills together, with Justin assisting at skating lessons and helping develop McCann's skills despite his own limited talent on the ice. This close-knit dynamic provided additional emotional encouragement and a competitive yet supportive atmosphere that reinforced the family's commitment to McCann's pursuits.

Playing career

Junior career

McCann was selected fourth overall by the in the 2012 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection draft. In his rookie 2012–13 season with the , McCann recorded 21 goals and 23 assists in 64 games, finishing fourth in OHL rookie scoring. He was named to the OHL Second All-Rookie Team for his performance. McCann showed steady progression over the next two seasons, improving his production to 28 goals and 47 assists for 75 points in 68 games during 2013–14, followed by a career-high 34 goals and 47 assists in 56 games in 2014–15. His development as a skilled, two-way , highlighted by strong skating and playmaking, positioned him as a top prospect entering the 2014 NHL Draft. In January 2014, McCann participated in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, representing Team Orr and scoring the game-winning goal in a 4–3 victory over Team Cherry. This junior tenure culminated in McCann being selected 24th overall by the in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Vancouver Canucks

McCann was selected by the with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Following a promising junior career that prepared him for professional hockey, McCann earned a spot on the Canucks' opening night roster for the 2015–16 season after impressing in . He made his NHL debut on , 2015, against the at . In his second NHL game three days later, McCann scored his first NHL goal on October 10, 2015, also against , beating goaltender with assists from and . McCann started the season strongly, scoring five goals in his first nine games, but his role diminished as the year progressed amid inconsistent ice time and the team's overall struggles. Over the full 2015–16 season, the 19-year-old center appeared in 69 games for , recording 9 goals and 9 assists for 18 points, while accumulating 32 penalty minutes and posting a minus-6 rating. On May 25, 2016, the Canucks traded McCann, a 2016 second-round pick, and a 2017 fourth-round pick to the in exchange for defenseman and a 2016 fifth-round pick.

Florida Panthers

McCann was acquired by the from the on May 25, 2016, along with a 2016 second-round pick and a 2017 fourth-round pick, in exchange for defenseman and a 2016 fifth-round pick. His initial NHL experience with Vancouver aided his adjustment to the professional level upon arriving in Florida. In the 2016–17 season, McCann split time between the Panthers and their affiliate, the , appearing in 29 NHL games where he recorded 1 goal and 6 assists for 7 points while averaging 11:38 of ice time per game. He demonstrated potential as a versatile two-way with strong hockey sense, contributing in various situations during limited opportunities. McCann's development accelerated in the 2017–18 season, when he established himself as a regular in the lineup, playing 68 games and posting 9 goals and 19 assists for 28 points with a plus-11 rating and an average of 13:15 ice time per game. This breakout performance highlighted his improved consistency, offensive growth, and defensive reliability, including penalty-kill duties, as he transitioned into a more expanded bottom-six role. During the 2018–19 season, McCann continued to build on his progress, recording 8 goals and 10 assists for 18 points in 46 games while averaging a career-high 14:04 of ice time per game. Over his three seasons with the Panthers from 2016 to 2019, he appeared in 143 games, accumulating 18 goals and 35 assists for 53 points. On February 1, 2019, McCann was traded to the along with forward in exchange for forward , forward Riley Sheahan, a second-round pick, and a fourth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft.

Pittsburgh Penguins

On February 1, 2019, Jared McCann was traded from the to the along with forward in exchange for forwards and Riley Sheahan, a 2019 second-round draft pick, and a 2020 fourth-round draft pick. Upon arriving in Pittsburgh, McCann quickly established himself as a depth scorer on a contending team, recording 11 goals and 6 assists in 32 regular-season games during the remainder of the 2018–19 season, helping the Penguins secure a playoff berth. McCann's performance continued to solidify his role as a reliable third-line forward over the next two seasons. In the pandemic-shortened 2019–20 campaign, he notched 14 goals and 21 assists in 66 games, contributing offensively while providing versatility in the bottom six. The following year, during the 2020–21 season, he added 14 goals and 18 assists in 43 games, tying his career high in points with 32 despite the league's divisional realignment and condensed schedule. Across these two full seasons with , McCann tallied 28 goals and 39 assists in 109 games, emphasizing his value as a steady contributor on a squad aiming for contention. Recognizing his consistent production, the Penguins re-signed McCann to a two-year contract extension on September 18, 2020, valued at $5.88 million with an average annual value of $2.94 million. On July 17, 2021, ahead of the NHL expansion draft, McCann was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for prospect Filip Hallander and a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Seattle Kraken

McCann was selected by the Seattle Kraken from the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft on July 21, 2021. In the 2021–22 season, McCann achieved career highs with the Kraken, recording 27 goals and 50 points in 74 games. On March 8, 2022, he signed a five-year contract extension with Seattle worth $25 million, carrying an average annual value of $5 million. During the 2022–23 season, McCann set a new personal best with 40 goals and 70 points in 79 games, emerging as the team's leading scorer. His performance contributed to the Kraken's first playoff appearance, where they advanced to the Western Conference Second Round after defeating the in the first round. McCann maintained consistent top-line production in the 2023–24 season, tallying 29 goals and 62 points in 80 games, and followed with 22 goals and 61 points in 82 games during the 2024–25 season, leading Seattle in scoring both years. In the early 2025–26 season, McCann recorded three goals and one assist in five games before sustaining a lower-body injury in October 2025, which led to his placement on injured reserve on October 25. As of November 2025, he has returned to practice and is making progress toward a return, having missed over 10 games. As a versatile two-way forward, McCann has been a cornerstone for the , serving as their leading scorer in each of his first four full seasons and providing strong defensive contributions alongside his offensive output. His prior experience with the has further supported his development into a key leadership figure on the team.

International play

McCann was selected to represent Team Canada at the , held in and , , marking his senior international debut. The 22-year-old forward, coming off the split between the and , where he recorded 19 goals and 35 points in 78 games, joined the roster as one of 22 players named by on April 29, 2019. Throughout the tournament, McCann appeared in all 10 games for , contributing offensively with 2 goals and 3 assists for a total of 5 points while accumulating 6 penalty minutes. His goals included one in the preliminary round victory over the (3–0 win on May 21). McCann also recorded an assist in the gold medal game, setting up Shea Theodore's lone goal for the team. Canada finished the tournament with a , advancing undefeated through the preliminary round and until the final. In the championship game on May 26, 2019, fell to 3–1, with Finland securing their third world title. Despite outshooting Finland 44–22, Canada's offense managed only one goal, ending their bid for gold.

2024 IIHF World Championship

Following his breakout 2022–23 NHL season, in which he scored a career-high 40 goals and helped the reach the Western Conference Second Round, Jared McCann was selected to Team Canada's roster for the in and , Czechia. This marked his return to international play after a five-year absence, building on the confidence gained from his debut in 2019. McCann appeared in all 10 games for , contributing offensively with three goals while logging 20 shots on goal at a 15.0% shooting percentage. His goals came in the preliminary round against (in a 7–6 win on May 14) and (in a 4–1 victory on May 16), as well as the quarterfinal against (in a 6–3 win on May 23). He finished the tournament with three points (3–0–3) and a +2 rating, providing secondary scoring depth on lines featuring and . Canada advanced to the semifinals after topping with a 7–0–0–0 record but fell 3–2 to before losing the game 4–2 to , finishing fourth overall. McCann's steady play helped outscore opponents 42–28 across the tournament despite the fourth-place finish.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

McCann made his NHL debut with the during the 2015–16 season, appearing in 69 games as a and recording 18 points (9 goals and 9 assists). Over the subsequent seasons, he played for multiple teams, including the , , and , steadily increasing his production and establishing himself as a reliable two-way forward. His career regular season totals through the partial 2025–26 season stand at 673 games played, 187 goals, 215 assists, and 402 points, with a rating of +16 and 218 penalty minutes. In the 2022–23 season, McCann achieved a career-high 40 goals while playing for the Kraken. The 2025–26 season began promisingly for McCann with the Kraken, as he tallied 4 points (3 goals and 1 assist) in his first 5 games, but he suffered a lower-body injury in late October, leading to his placement on injured reserve on October 25. As of November 15, 2025, he has missed 13 subsequent games but is making progress toward a return.

Regular season

SeasonTeamGPGAPts+/-PIM
2015–16699918–632
2016–17FLA29167–14
2017–18FLA6891928+1130
2018–192TM78191635–131
2019–20PIT66142135+617
2020–21PIT43141832+178
2021–2274272350–2633
2022–2379403070+1814
2023–2480293362–1031
2024–2582223961+818
2025–26531400
Career673187215402+16218
Statistics current as of November 15, 2025.

McCann has appeared in 20 playoff games across four postseason runs with the (2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21) and (2022–23), recording 6 points (1 and 5 assists). His career playoff totals are 20 , 1 , 5 assists, 6 points, a of 0, and 10 penalty minutes.
SeasonTeamGPGAPts+/-PIM
2018–19PIT3011+10
2019–20PIT3011–12
2020–21PIT6011+12
2022–238123–16
Career20156010
Statistics current as of November 15, 2025.

International

McCann has represented at the IIHF on two occasions, accumulating 8 points in 20 games.
YearTeamEventGPGAPtsPIM+/-
2019WC102356+8
2024WC103034+2
Total2053810+10
These appearances contributed to 's silver medal finish in 2019 and fourth-place result in 2024.

Awards and honors

Junior awards

During his time in the minor and junior ranks, Jared McCann earned several notable accolades for his performance. In 2012, while playing for the London Jr. Knights Gold in the ALLIANCE Hockey U16 AAA league, McCann was named the ALLIANCE Hockey Player of the Year, recognizing his outstanding contributions as a 15-year-old forward. In his rookie season with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) during 2012–13, McCann shared the team's Rookie of the Year award with forward Sergey Tolchinsky, honoring their impactful debuts that included strong offensive outputs and team-leading rookie scoring. He was also selected to the OHL Second All-Rookie Team for that season, acknowledging his skill and production among first-year players across the league. Internationally, McCann won a with at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and a bronze medal at the 2014 . McCann's rising profile culminated in his participation in the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, where he represented Team Orr and scored the game-winning goal in a 4–3 victory over Team Cherry, showcasing his speed and finishing ability to NHL scouts.

Professional and international honors

McCann represented at the , where the team earned a after a 5–4 overtime loss to in the final. In his NHL career, McCann has received several team-specific honors with the . He won the Pete Muldoon Award as team MVP in the 2021–22 and 2023–24 seasons, selected by players and local media for his outstanding performance. He also earned the Kraken's 3 Stars of the Year Award in 2022–23, recognizing the player with the most three-star selections during the season. Additionally, McCann received the NHL's Fan Choice Award in 2021 for "Most Innovative Workout," highlighting his unique cow-inspired training routine during the .

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