SEATTLE -- Philipp Grubauer was placed on waivers by the Seattle Kraken Wednesday, with the intent of assigning the goalie to Coachella Valley of the American Hockey League.

Philipp Grubauer returns to net for the Kraken, but defensive breakdowns prove costly for the much-maligned goalie in a 6-4 loss to the Ducks on Tuesday night.

The Seattle Kraken yesterday put Philipp Grubauer on waivers yesterday. With his $5.9 million cap hit it’s very unlikely that anybody would claim him, however, I’ve been told that the Penguins have had talks with Seattle about him and Seattle pick up some salary here a trade could happen.

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

It doesn't take advanced metrics to figure out Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer has struggled this season. His 3.83 goals-against average and .866 save percentage, career worsts in both categories,

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 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.