Kraken sign Max McCormick to two-year extension

May 09, 2022 - 2:14pm

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, right, eyes the puck after making a stop of a shot by Seattle Kraken left wing Max McCormick (71) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

The Seattle Kraken announced Monday that they have signed forward Max McCormick to a two-year extension with an AAV of $762,500.

Playing in 10 games for the Kraken over the past season, McCormick also spent time with the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League, totalling 29 poimts on 13 goals and 16 assists in 46 games.

“Max is a valuable part of the leadership group in Charlotte as they begin their playoff run,” said Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis in a statement released by the team. “He impressed us with his play in Seattle and we are excited that he is returning to our organization for the next two years.”

McCormick has played in 95 NHL games in his career over six seasons with the Kraken, the Ottawa Senators, whom he was drafted to with the 171st pick in the 2011 NHL Draft, and the Carolina Hurricanes, tallying 13 points with eight goals and five assists.