In an exciting move to bolster the Kraken roster this season, the team has acquired veteran wing Tomas Tatar in a trade with Colorado on Friday, in exchange for a future fifth-round draft pick. This trade comes well ahead of the NHL’s early March trade deadline, showcasing the Kraken’s proactive approach to strengthening their lineup with Tatar’s proven goal-scoring abilities.
Tatar, a Slovakia-born 33-year-old, joined Colorado earlier this summer after weighing multiple NHL suitors. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated his scoring prowess, tallying seven 20-plus goal seasons in 11 full NHL seasons, including an impressive career-high of 29 goals in the 2014-15 season. His recent stints with Montreal and New Jersey also showcased his valuable contributions to their offensive efforts.
As a result of this move, forward Jaden Schwartz, a key contributor to the Kraken’s scoring endeavors, has been placed on the long-term injured reserve list after sustaining an injury in late November. Despite this setback, the Kraken’s acquisition of Tatar positions them well for continued success as they navigate the rest of the season.
