Kraken’s Jacob Melanson out indefinitely following vascular aneurysm

Melanson sustained the unusual injury in Seattle’s 6-1 win over Calgary on Oct. 1.

By Mike Gould · Daily Faceoff

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 10:37 PM

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Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a vascular pseudoaneurysm.
The injury occurred during the Kraken's season opener against the Calgary Flames on October 1.
Melanson was specifically diagnosed with an anterior mediastinum hematoma with vascular pseudo aneurysm.

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Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson is sidelined indefinitely after sustaining a vascular pseudoaneurysm during the team's season opener against the Calgary Flames on October 1. The team announced the diagnosis as an anterior mediastinum hematoma with a vascular pseudoaneurysm after Melanson left the contest midway through the third period.

The 23-year-old forward will be evaluated and monitored by medical personnel in Seattle as he works toward a gradual return to hockey. Melanson, drafted by Seattle in 2021, has recorded five points in 38 career NHL games across parts of three seasons.

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