Rangers Claim Tye Kartye Off Waivers

New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury introduced at this time that the group has claimed ahead Tye Kartye off waivers.

Kartye, 24, appeared in 40 video games for the Seattle Kraken this season, tallying eight factors (3G-5A) and 98 hits. His 98 hits rank third on Seattle and his 19 giveaways are the fewest amongst all Kraken skaters who’ve performed in a minimum of 40 video games this season. In addition, Kartye ranked fourth amongst Kraken forwards in shorthanded time-on-ice per sport (1.08).

The Kingston, Ontario native has skated in 180 profession NHL video games throughout three seasons with Seattle, recording 41 factors (20G-21A). Last season, his 175 hits ranked second on the Kraken and since 2023-24, he leads all Kraken skaters with 229 hits. Kartye has appeared in 75 profession AHL video games throughout two seasons, all with the Firebirds, registering 61 factors (30G-21A). During the 2022-23 season, he has ranked third on the Firebirds in objectives (28) and factors (57), and fourth in energy play objectives (5) and pictures (158). Following that season, he was named the AHL’s Most Outstanding Rookie. He additionally appeared in 18 video games in the course of the 2023 Calder Cup playoffs and notched eight factors (6W-2A).

Prior to turning professional, the 5-11, 202-pound ahead spent components of three seasons with the Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). In 191 OHL video games, Kartye collected 156 factors (74G-82A). During the 2021-22 season, he led the group in objectives and ranked second in factors.

Kartye was initially signed by Seattle as an undrafted free agent on March 1, 2022.