The Seattle Kraken have secured forward Tye Kartye with a two-year contract extension, valued at an average annual salary of $1.25 million. At just 24, Kartye displayed notable growth, achieving six goals and seven assists over 63 regular-season games last season. His performance in the AHL also shone through with two goals and two assists across three games for Coachella Valley. General Manager Jason Botterill expressed optimism about Kartye's development within the organization, highlighting his efforts to improve during his time with the team.

In the previous season, Kartye's rookie campaign saw him net 11 goals and contribute nine assists in 77 games, alongside a playoff performance of three goals and two assists in 10 games. This extension solidifies the Kraken's commitment to nurturing a promising talent who is expected to continue developing and impact the team's success moving forward.