Seattle’s newest NHL franchise has locked up one of its promising young forwards, re‑signing restricted free agent Jacob Melanson to a three‑year deal worth an average $1.45 million per season. The contract signals the Kraken’s confidence in Melason’s development after a breakout sophomore year in which he posted career‑high points and proved a reliable two‑way player. Management hopes the extension will give the team stability up front while keeping cap flexibility for future moves. Fans will be watching to see how the 24‑year‑old builds on his momentum as Seattle continues its push to become a competitive force in the Pacific Division.

On Friday, the Seattle Kraken announced they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Jacob Melanson to a three-year contract. He will receive an average annual value (AAV) of $1.45 million.…