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 will send Philipp Grubauer to the American Hockey League if he clears waivers. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

Goaltenders signed more eight-year contracts in the last four months than in the five years prior. What's behind the shift?