Rangers Claim Kraken Winger Tye Kartye Off Waivers

The New York Rangers have claimed Seattle Kraken winger Tye Kartye off waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

The Kraken placed the 24-year-old on waivers on Thursday to free up roster space to reinstate Berkly Catton and Ben Meyers from the injured reserve.

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Kartye has been with the Kraken organization since 2022, when he signed as an undrafted free agent from the OHL.

Upon signing with the Kraken, Kartye would spend just one season in the AHL with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, scoring 28 goals and 57 points in 72 games and earning AHL Rookie of the Year honors.

He was called up to the NHL for the playoffs, skating in 10 games and scoring three goals and five points.

After a stellar AHL rookie season and strong performance in the playoffs, the expectations were high for Kartye in his rookie NHL season, and he delivered. In 70 games, he scored 11 goals and 20 points, as he was also a physical force and a much-needed spark plug on the fourth line.

Kraken Place Winger Tye Kartye On Waivers The Seattle Kraken have placed winger Tye Kartye on waivers upon the return of several injured Kraken forwards.

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The seasons that followed haven’t been as kind to Kartye, as he’s struggled to make his physical presence felt and has failed to contribute offensively. Last season, he recorded just six goals and 13 points in 63 games, and this year, he’s managed just three goals and eight points in 40 games.

He’s been a healthy scratch 17 times this season, and his placement on waivers wasn’t surprising. However, the Kraken gambled by placing Kartye on waivers instead of sending Jacob Melanson to the AHL, who is waiver-exempt.

The Rangers are currently at the 23-man roster limit, so if they plan to keep Kartye in the NHL, they will have to send a player down to the AHL. If they want to send Kartye down to their AHL team, the Hartford Wolf Pack, they’ll need to send him through waivers, where the Kraken would have the opportunity to claim him back.

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