Rangers winger Tye Kartye rises from waivers to top six
The gist
The New York Rangers claimed forward Tye Kartye off waivers from Seattle in February, and by November he had 11 points in 16 games.
His bargain contract and top-six role make him a test case for the Rangers' rebuild.
How it unfolded
- Feb 27, 2026The New York Rangers claimed forward Tye Kartye off waivers from the Seattle Kraken.
- Oct 7, 2026Kartye, a restricted free agent in the offseason, was making a quick ascension with the Rangers, his top-six opportunity doubling as an audition for his future with the organization.
- Oct 26, 2026Kartye recorded 2 points (1 goal) in 17:57 of ice time in the Rangers' 6-3 home loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Key terms
- waivers
- A player transaction system where a contracted player is made available for other teams to claim within a set period.
- top six
- One of a team's two highest-scoring forward lines, typically its six most offensive forwards.
- forechecker
- A player who pressures opponents in their own zone to regain puck control.
Source: Wikipedia