Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer clears waivers
The Seattle Kraken goalie cleared waivers on Thursday and is expected to be assigned to the American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported.
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It appears no NHL team wants Philipp Grubauer — or at least his contract.
The Seattle Kraken goalie cleared waivers on Thursday and is expected to be assigned to the American Hockey League’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported.
The 33-year-old signed a six-year, $35.4 million contract to join the Kraken for their inaugural season in 2021-22, which ranks as 14th- and 11th-highest cap hit for goalies signed for 2025-26 and 2026-27, respectively. That mae it highly unlikely he would be claimed, even with the cap expected to increase dramatically.
But the German, who won the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018, has failed to live up to the deal. Grubauer carries an .866 save percentage this season and has yet to eclipse .900 in four years with Seattle.
Meanwhile, Joey Daccord has emerged to take over the Kraken crease, posting a .917 save percentage across 33 appearances on the year.
Elsewhere, the Florida Panthers placed Adam Boqvist on waivers, Friedman added.
The defenceman signed a one-year, $775,000 deal in July to team up with brother Jesper on the reigning champions, but has managed just two goals and four assists in 18 games with the club.
St. Louis Blues forward Brandon Saad was placed on unconditional waivers for the purposes of contract termination as he seeks a new start elsewhere.
