St. Louis Blues waive Mathieu Joseph, Seattle Kraken place Tye Kartye on waivers

Feb 26, 2026 (2:07 PM)

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Mathieu Joseph hits waivers, and the St. Louis Blues just turned up the pressure.

This is not a tiny paper move. It reads like a real roster reset.

Joseph has 2-9-11 in 39 games this season, with a 12:41 average night.

That is fourth-line production, even if his speed still pops.

The Blues are 20-28-9, and the standings are starting to look like a hard truth.

When a team sits that deep in the Central, patience runs out fast.

Here's where it started getting loud.

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The Seattle Kraken also placed Tye Kartye on waivers.

Once a player goes on waivers, it is never just about the player.

It is about cap flexibility, lineup slots, and who gets a longer look.

Joseph carries a $2.95 million cap hit, and he is tracking toward UFA status after this season.

If he clears, the Blues can try to bury some money and open a real roster lane.

Blues fans have that familiar mix of frustration and resignation right now.

This move also tells you the coaches want more direct offense.

Joseph can kill plays with pace, but he has not finished enough chances.

If another team claims him, it is a clean break and an instant signal.

If he clears, Thursday's lineup decisions get even more interesting.

Either way, this feels like the kind of move that sets up the next domino.

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