McCann scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

McCann cleared COVID-19 protocols just hours before the game, allowing him to play. The 25-year-old centered the Kraken's top line, and he turned a Jordan Eberle pass into a goal in the second period. McCann has recorded no fewer than 32 points in each of the last three seasons -- that's not the mark of a true first-line center, but he's the best option the Kraken have down the middle until Yanni Gourde (shoulder) is ready. On role alone, McCann could have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats.

McCann has cleared COVID-19 protocols and is with the Kraken ahead of Tuesday's season opener versus the Golden Knights, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was initially believed McCann would be out of action Tuesday, but he's now on track to play. The 25-year-old figures to work in a top-six role after a short stay on the virus protocol list.

McCann (COVID-19 protocols) was ruled out against the Golden Knights on Tuesday, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCann was poised to start the season as the team's No.1 center but instead will have to watch the Kraken's inaugural game from home. Without the 25-year-old center in the lineup, Alexander Wennberg will move up to the top trio alongside Jaden Schwartz and Jordan Eberle.

McCann was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday, Marisa Ingemi of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCann joins four other Kraken skaters in COVID-19 protocols ahead of Tuesday's game in Vegas. At this point, his status is probably doubtful until more information is available.

McCann will be Seattle's selection from Toronto in Wednesday's Expansion Draft, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCann's ability to play center and wing likely factored into the Kraken's decision to bring him into the organization, not to mentioned he's posted 14 goals and 30-plus points in back-to-back seasons while playing for the Penguins. Barring several elite forward additions, McCann should be a near-lock for the top six in Seattle.

McCann was traded to the Maple Leafs from the Penguins in exchange for Filip Hallander and a seventh-round pick Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCann was pretty productive for the Penguins in 2020-21, notching 14 goals, 32 points and 93 shots through 43 contests. The 25-year-old forward will likely see middle-six minutes and steady power-play time with the Maple Leafs next season.

McCann scored a goal and dished a pair of assists in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

McCann assisted on the first and fourth of Jeff Carter's tallies in the contest. In between those goals, McCann's second-period marker ended up counting as the game-winner. The 24-year-old forward has 14 tallies, 32 points, a plus-16 rating and 90 shots on net through 42 appearances as a middle-six forward.

McCann produced an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

McCann set up Marcus Pettersson's opening tally 1:44 into the game. The 24-year-old McCann has dropped into a third-line role with Evgeni Malkin back from a lower-body injury. That has also cost McCann a role on the top power-play unit. The Ontario native has put together a solid year with 29 points, 88 shots, a plus-12 rating and 38 hits through 41 contests.

McCann had two assists along with two shots and two hits in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

McCann figured in on Kasperi Kapanen's game-tying goal midway through the third period, and also set up Jake Guentzel's overtime winner. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a strong second season in Pittsburgh, notching 13 goals and 15 assists in 38 games.

McCann dished out a pair of assists in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

McCann has at least a point in three consecutive games and 11 of the past 14, as he's long since put a slow start behind him. He has 12 goals and 25 points in 33 appearances this season. While it would take a torrid last 10 games, McCann has worked his way within striking distance of reaching the career-best 35 points he posted in each of the past two seasons.