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Former Penguin Jared McCann Off-Limits in Trade Talks After Divisional Rival Gets a Firm No
Jared McCann is drawing significant interest across the NHL, but now the former Penguin has been made off limits to the division rival New Jersey Devils.
Around the NHL, there has been significant trade speculation this off-season, and while we haven't seen many moves, it hasn't been for a lack of trying from some teams.
One team that's trying to make a move is the New Jersey Devils, who reportedly approached the Seattle Kraken about veteran forward Jared McCann, but before negotiations could get going, they were given a firm no.
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It's unclear if the Devils simply didn't offer enough or if they were shut down before even getting to specifics of a trade, but according to Ryan Novozinsky, McCann is emerging as a genuine untouchable in Seattle.
That comes despite the lack of elite level talent on this roster, with many expecting them to struggle to make the post-season again in 2025/26, and perhaps if they start slow again, the tune will change on the former 40-goal scorer.
How McCann Went From Trade Chip in Pittsburgh to Core Piece With the Kraken
McCann wasn't always this desirable however, as the Penguins let him go in a smaller trade before the Kraken's expansion draft, and in the four years in the Pacific North West, he's emerged as one of the best middle-six wingers in the National Hockey League.
Ultimately though, he can only be untouchable for so long in Seattle, as McCann has just two years remaining on his deal, and if a team offers a significant package of future assets for him between now and the 2026 trade deadline, the Kraken may ultimately crack and move the star forward.
| POLL | ||
AOUT 30 | 29 ANSWERS Former Penguin Jared McCann Off-Limits in Trade Talks After Divisional Rival Gets a Firm No Will the former Penguin be traded by the Kraken this season? | ||
| Yes | 13 | 44.8 % |
| No | 16 | 55.2 % |
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