Kraken's Kartye, Blues' Joseph Hit Wire

Waivers heat up as Seattle ships Tye Kartye and St. Louis unloads Mathieu Joseph on the same day, giving contenders a shot at bottom-six depth without burning assets. Kartye's physical game and PK minutes haven't translated to ice time amid Seattle's youth push, while Joseph's Blues tenure hits a wall after recent scratches. GMs circle these names knowing cap hits stay low if they clear to the minors, but a claim could spark quiet deadline deals before the post-Olympics rush.