Seattle Kraken Signing Bobby McMann to New Contract

The Seattle Kraken may be on the verge of signing Bobby McMann to a new contract, after the team acquired him from the Toronto Maple Leafs just before the NHL's trade deadline in March. Bobby McMann, a former undrafted free agent, had a career-high in goals between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Seattle Kraken, scoring 10 in 18 games with the Kraken. According to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun, McMann's agents, Brian and Scott Bartlett, continue to have discussions with the Kraken, with mutual interest and a desire to find common ground over the next 10 days or so. McMann, 30, has been a late-bloomer, with consistent ascension in his goal-scoring, including 20 goals in 74 games with the Leafs two seasons ago and 15 goals in 56 games the season before that. The Kraken's potential signing of McMann would be a significant move for the team, as they look to build on their roster for the upcoming season. McMann's time with the Kraken seems to have been positive, as he doesn't appear to be in a hurry to leave the team. The signing would also mean that McMann would not reach free agency, a scenario that seemed possible just a few months ago. With the Kraken and McMann's agents working towards a new contract, it's likely that the team will be able to retain the breakout star's services for the foreseeable future.