The Kraken have decided to make a difficult decision regarding the future of former starting goaltender Philipp Grubauer.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken put goaltender Philipp Grubauer on waivers Wednesday with the purpose of sending him to the minors, and he would be assigned to the American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley Firebirds if he clears.

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Hours after another rough outing in net, the Kraken waived playoff hero and former top-paid player Philipp Grubauer, with the purpose of assigning him to the minors.

More big money is filtering through the NHL waiver wire. As the 31 other teams passed on St. Louis Blues forward Brandon Saad, the Seattle Kraken waived goalie Philipp Grubauer on Wednesday.

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The Seattle Kraken have placed goaltender Philipp Grubauer, one of the team's highest earners, on waivers with the purpose of being assigned to the AHL, the team announced Wednesday.

The Seattle Kraken have placed goaltender Philipp Grubauer on waivers, it was announced Wednesday. If he clears, the Kraken say he will be assigned to the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Mason McTavish scored the tying goal early in the second period and assisted on Robby Fabbri’s go-ahead goal 4:35 later, sending the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

To say goaltender Philipp Grubauer has been below average this season is likely the understatement of the decade. In 21 games played in ’24-’25, Grubauer has a measly five wins.

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