SEATTLE -- Philipp Grubauer cleared waivers and was assigned to Coachella Valley of the American Hockey League by the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. Grubauer is 5-15-1 with a 3.83 goals-against average and .866 save percentage in 21 games. His GAA and save percentage are last among the 54 goalies to play at least 15 games this season.
The Seattle Kraken hope that goaltender Philipp Grubauer can regain his form playing for AHL Coachella Valley after his struggles reached a breaking point this week for the team.
The Seattle Kraken have put goaltender Philipp Grubauer on waivers with the purpose of sending him to the minors.
A disastrous second period that saw three goals allowed in less than seven minutes thwarted the Seattle Kraken in a 6-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
It doesn't take advanced metrics to figure out Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer has struggled this season.
Seattle, WA - The Seattle Kraken 's recent success against Anaheim came to a halt as they fell 6-4 at home on Saturday night. The loss drops the Kraken to 9-4-1 all-time against the Ducks, including a 4-3-0 record at Climate Pledge Arena.
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.
The San Jose Sharks play against the Seattle Kraken in an NHL game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.
The lowlight of one man’s career highlighted the issue with this team. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer being waived Wednesday was significant, but it paled in comparison with the Seattle Kraken’s core problem.
The Seattle Kraken have recalled goaltender Ales Stezka and defenseman Cale Fleury from the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
Grubauer has struggled in 21 starts this season, losing 16 of them. His .866 save percentage and 3.83 goals-against average rank last in the NHL this season among netminders who have played in at least 17 games.