Melanson, Jacob #63 (RW)  - Seattle Kraken - 2024 Playoffs
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 190 lbs.
Shoots: R
Born on: April 22, 2003
Age: 22
Birthplace: Halifax, None
Salary: $0.853M
Cap Hit: $0.827M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2024 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
March 7, 2026 Melanson scored a goal and added four hits in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Senators. - Melanson has been with the Kraken since Jan. 22, but he had been held off the scoresheet over his first 11 games in this stint on the NHL roster, as well as the last four contests in his previous stint. The 22-year-old forward is up to two goals, five points, 149 hits, 24 shots on net and 23 PIM through 27 appearances this season. He played well enough to make Tye Kartye expendable, which the Rangers capitalized on with a waiver claim. Melanson will likely get fourth-line minutes to close out the campaign, though he could be a healthy scratch occasionally. None
Jan. 22, 2026 Melanson was summoned from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday. - Ben Meyers (lower body) was put on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Melanson has a goal and four points in 15 appearances with Seattle in 2025-26. He might draw into the lineup Friday versus Anaheim because Meyers is unavailable. None
Jan. 15, 2026 Melanson was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday, Sound of Hockey reports. - Melanson had been with the Kraken since mid-December, and he recorded a goal, three assists, 66 hits and six blocked shots while averaging 9:25 of ice time over 15 appearances with Seattle. However, he'll head back to the minors since Brandon Montour (hand) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game in Boston. None
Jan. 6, 2026 Melanson scored a goal and added five hits in Monday's 5-1 win over the Flames. - Melanson is on a four-game point streak after potting his first NHL goal to tie Monday's contest at 1-1 early in the second period. The 22-year-old has displayed immediate chemistry with Ryan Winterton and Ben Meyers, giving the Kraken an effective fourth line. Melanson could still be at risk of a demotion once Jaden Schwartz (lower body) is healthy enough to play. Melanson has four points, nine shots on net, 47 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 11 appearances this season. None
Dec. 30, 2025 Melanson logged an assist and four hits in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Canucks. - The helper was Melanson's first NHL point in nine career appearances. The 22-year-old winger provides grit in a bottom-six role, but his offense hasn't followed him since his Dec. 13 call-up from AHL Coachella Valley. Melanson has a helper, six shots on net and 35 hits over eight outings with the Kraken this year. He'll compete with Tye Kartye, Jani Nyman and Ryan Winterton for spots on the wings of Seattle's fourth line. None
Dec. 13, 2025 Melanson was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday. - Melanson has 14 points, 26 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 23 contests for the Firebirds this year. He's up with the Kraken to take the roster spot of Jared McCann (lower body), who went on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Melanson is likely to see bottom-six minutes if he plays during this call-up. None
Nov. 16, 2025 Melson scored three goals on five shots in AHL Coachella Valley's 5-2 win over Abbotsford on Sunday. - The hat trick doubled Melanson's goal total on the year. He's at six tallies, 10 points, 37 shots on net, 22 PM and a plus-4 rating through 14 appearances. The 22-year-old had just 13 points over 42 regular-season contests in 2024-25, so he's well on his way to taking a step up on offense, though he's unlikely to be elite in that area. Melanson also made his NHL debut for the Kraken last year, and his style of play could be a good fit in a bottom-six role within a couple of years. None
March 7, 2025 Melanson was sent to AHL Coachella Valley on Friday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports. - Melanson was recalled by the Kraken on Wednesday, and he made his NHL debut Thursday against Nashville. He was held without a point and recorded four hits while logging 9:53 of ice time in the 5-3 loss. He'll be eligible to take part in the AHL playoffs after being sent down Friday, but it's also possible that he rejoins the Kraken at some point now that the trade deadline has passed. None
March 5, 2025 Melanson was summoned by Seattle on Wednesday. - Melanson has seven goals, 10 points and 34 PIM in 27 appearances with AHL Coachella Valley in 2024-25. Seattle traded Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde to Tampa Bay, so Melanson might remain with the Kraken for the remainder of the season. None
Sept. 27, 2022 The NHL has suspended Melanson for two games for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton's James Hamblin. - The incident occurred Monday. The NHL judged that Melanson's hit made the head the main point of contact and that the head contact was avoidable. Melanson had no prior suspension history. The punishment will be served in the next two straight games he's eligible to participate in with Seattle. Melanson signed an entry-level contract in July and isn't expected to make the Kraken's opening game roster. None

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Date Opponent State Season
Apr 4 2026 22:00 EDT CHI Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 6 2026 19:30 EDT at WPG Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 7 2026 20:00 EDT at MIN Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 9 2026 22:00 EDT VGK Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 11 2026 19:00 EDT CGY Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 13 2026 21:30 EDT LAK Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 15 2026 22:00 EDT at VGK Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Apr 16 2026 22:30 EDT at COL Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2023-09-28 Suspended Yes No
2023-09-06 prospect No Yes
2023-09-05 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.827M
2023-09-05 Salary $0.000M $0.853M
2023-09-05 Pickable No Yes
2023-07-22 Active in League No Yes
2023-07-22 Franchise 2023 2023 Seattle Kraken