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 moves come less than three weeks after the Kraken assigned longtime NHL forward Daniel Sprong to Coachella Valley.

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 33-year-old goalie from Germany has been an NHL fixture since 2015. If he passes waivers, which he likely will, he'll join the Firebirds

The Seattle Kraken put goalie Philipp Grubauer on NHL waivers Wednesday. What would a buyout look like next off-season if Seattle goes that route?

The Seattle Kraken have finally run out of patience with goaltender Philipp Grubauer as they placed the veteran on waivers on Wednesday with the intention of sending him to AHL Coachella Valley,

The Seattle Kraken have placed goaltender Philipp Grubauer on waivers. The #SeaKraken have placed goaltender Philipp Grubauer on waivers for the purpose of being assigned to the Coachella Valley @Firebirds.

The Seattle Kraken have waived goaltender Philipp Grubauer on Wednesday following a recent rough stretch of games. This season has been one to forget for the German netminder with a 5-15-1 record, a brutal 3.83 goals against average and a measly .866 save percentage.

The Kraken are eight points out of the playoffs, and should the front office start looking toward the future, here are the minor leaguers you might see this season.

SEATTLE — 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.

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