NHL Waivers: Two Players Listed for February 26
As the NHL trade deadline approaches, two players have been placed on waivers: Mathieu Joseph of the St. Louis Blues and Tye Kartye from the Seattle Kraken. This move allows them to be assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliates if they clear waivers.
NHL Waivers: Details on Mathieu Joseph and Tye Kartye
Mathieu Joseph – St. Louis Blues
- Position: Forward
- Team: St. Louis Blues
- Age: 29
- Background: Two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021
- Games Played: 39 this season
- Points: 2 goals, 9 assists (11 points)
- Contract: Final season of a four-year deal with an AAV of $2.95 million
- Unrestricted Free Agent: Eligible from July 1, 2024
- Career Stats: 61 goals, 99 assists in 459 games
Joseph has mainly struggled with injuries and has often been a healthy scratch. His performance reflects a challenging season, as his points total is not far off from his previous season’s total of 14 points in 60 games.
Tye Kartye – Seattle Kraken
- Position: Winger
- Team: Seattle Kraken
- Age: 24
- Games Played: 40 of 57 this season
- Points: 3 goals, 5 assists (8 points)
- Contract: First year of a two-year deal with a cap hit of $1.25 million through 2026-27
Kartye has also seen significant time as a healthy scratch, impacting his opportunities on the ice. His current season is characterized by limited scoring despite his potential.
Recent Waiver Moves in the NHL
In addition to Joseph and Kartye, Washington Capitals forward Sonny Milano cleared waivers the previous day and was subsequently loaned to the Hershey Bears, the Capitals’ primary AHL affiliate.
As the trade deadline nears on March 3, teams are evaluating their rosters. The status and performance of players like Joseph and Kartye will be pivotal in shaping their teams’ playoff aspirations.
