A Seattle Kraken forward has been ruled out indefinitely after suffering an aneurysm following an upper-body injury during the team’s season opener. The incident occurred in a 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, raising concerns about the player’s immediate availability. Medical evaluations will determine the forward’s recovery timeline, though no further details on the injury’s severity have been released. Fans and analysts will be watching closely as the team adjusts without a key offensive contributor.

Jacob Melanson will be out indefinitely for the Kraken because of an aneurysm. The forward sustained an upper-body injury in a 6-1 win at the Calgary Flames in the team's opening game of the season on ...