The Kraken announced they’ve reinstated winger Tye Kartye from his conditioning loan to AHL Coachella Valley, which managed to avoid us when it was announced on Feb. 27. They’ve also summoned defenseman Cale Fleury from the minors, filling the roster spot they opened in yesterday’s trade with the Lightning. Kartye, 23, was an undrafted free agent signing by Seattle in 2022 and … [Read more...] about Kraken Recall Tye Kartye, Cale Fleury
Seattle Kraken Activate Yanni Gourde, Reassign Ben Meyers
The Seattle Kraken have a healthy roster for the first time since the beginning of the season. Ahead of tonight’s contest against the Minnesota Wild, the Kraken announced they’ve activated Yanni Gourde from the long-term injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, Seattle reassigned Ben Meyers to their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. After undergoing surgery … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Activate Yanni Gourde, Reassign Ben Meyers
Kraken Could Try To Sign Yanni Gourde To Contract Extension
The Nashville Predators are reportedly listening to trade offers on veteran center Ryan O’Reilly (as per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic). The Predators aren’t in a hurry to move the 34-year-old as he still has two years left on his current contract at $4.5MM per season and continues to provide strong two-way play, despite his offensive production dipping this season. O’Reilly is … [Read more...] about Kraken Could Try To Sign Yanni Gourde To Contract Extension
Kraken Recall Philipp Grubauer, Assign Niklas Kokko To AHL
Late in January, the Kraken decided to place Philipp Grubauer on waivers to allow him to get some extended time with AHL Coachella Valley to try to get him back on track. It appears they’re content with how he performed as the team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled the veteran from the Firebirds. In a corresponding move, Niklas Kokko was assigned to Coachella … [Read more...] about Kraken Recall Philipp Grubauer, Assign Niklas Kokko To AHL
Central Notes: Jets, Maroon, Bichsel, Carcone
The Winnipeg Jets are entering the Trade Deadline with little bargaining pieces but plenty of cap space. That’s the set up for some low-cost lineup tinkering, with left-defense the most glaring issue on the roster. That hole could draw the Jets towards open market options like Boston’s Brandon Carlo or Seattle’s Jamie Oleksiak, per Ken Wiebe and Mike McIntyre of The Winnipeg … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Jets, Maroon, Bichsel, Carcone
