In anticipation of the approaching trade deadline, the NHL has seen two prominent players placed on waivers. On February 26, the St. Louis Blues announced that forward Mathieu Joseph was on waivers. Concurrently, the Seattle Kraken followed suit by placing winger Tye Kartye on the waiver list.
NHL Waivers: Key Details
If both Joseph and Kartye clear waivers on February 27, they will be eligible to join their respective American Hockey League (AHL) affiliates. Joseph has been frequently mentioned in trade discussions. His experience as a depth winger, notably winning Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021, could attract playoff contenders.
Mathieu Joseph: Player Profile
- Current Team: St. Louis Blues
- Age: 29
- AHL Status: Eligible if cleared
- Season Stats: 2 goals, 9 assists (11 points) in 39 games
- Career Stats: 61 goals, 99 assists (160 points) in 459 NHL games
- Contract: Final season of a four-year deal worth $2.95 million AAV
- Projected Free Agency: July 1, 2024
Due to injuries and being a healthy scratch, Joseph’s season has not met expectations. Earlier on the same day he was placed on waivers, he was listed as a non-roster player to accommodate the return of forward Dylan Holloway from injured reserve.
Tye Kartye: Player Profile
- Current Team: Seattle Kraken
- Age: 24
- AHL Status: Eligible if cleared
- Season Stats: 3 goals, 5 assists (8 points) in 40 games
- Contract: First year of a two-year deal with a $1.25 million cap hit
- Contract Duration: Through the 2026-27 season
Kartye has also faced challenges this season, frequently being scratched from the roster. The Kraken’s decision to place him on waivers reflects their strategy as they approach the trade deadline.
Cleared Waivers Status
In related news, Washington Capitals forward Sonny Milano, who was placed on waivers a day earlier, has cleared. He has since been loaned to the Hershey Bears, the Capitals’ AHL affiliate. The adjustments in the roster highlight the strategic decisions teams are making as the trade deadline draws near on March 3.
