The Seattle Kraken's goaltender, Chris Driedger, has been reassigned to the Coachella Valley Firebirds, while Philipp Grubauer has been activated off injured reserve. Grubauer's return raises questions about the future of Driedger with the team. The team's coach, Dave Hakstol, has confirmed the availability of Grubauer and Vince Dunn for the upcoming game, with Matty Beniers considered day-to-day. The decision on Dunn's participation may be made on the following day. Hakstol also mentioned that Driedger was off the ice to give Grubauer a full practice in net, indicating a potential change in the goaltender lineup for the team.
Dave Hakstol confirms Vince Dunn will be available to play, as well officially confirming Philipp Grubauer’s availability, though starting goaltender is TBA before warmups. Grubauer was the lone goaltender out for optional skate. Matty Beniers likely out, still day-to-day.
Hakstol says Grubauer and Dunn are available for tonight’s game #SeaKraken
With goalie Philipp Grubauer returning from injury, should the #SEAKraken try to trade or salary-dump AHL-bound Chris Driedger? With team still in playoff hunt, better off keeping Driedger until contract expires. https://t.co/I1dRF4m4nQ #NHL
And it looks as if Philipp Grubauer is ready to get back into game action after today's workout. Will this be the last #SEAKraken see of Chris Driedger? Time will tell...#NHL https://t.co/K8uiOTQ1xV
The #SeaKraken have reassigned goaltender Chris Driedger to the Coachella Valley @Firebirds. Additionally, goaltender Philipp Grubauer has been activated off of injured reserve. https://t.co/ztLieHHmRB
Hakstol: Bjorkstrand away from practice for personal reasons -Beniers and Dunn considered day to day (may be a decision for Dunn tomorrow) -Driedger off the ice to give Grubauer a full practice in net #SeaKraken