The New York Rangers pulled off a tight 4-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.
But with former Kraken forward Tye Kartye now with the Rangers, mixed emotions were inevitable.
Following New York’s win, Kartye shared his honest thoughts about the team that waived him.
Rangers’ Tye Kartye Opens Up About Facing Former Team
Per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic, the 25-year-old skater explained whether or not he sought revenge on Seattle after the organization waived him.
“Not at all,” Kartye said. “Honestly, I couldn’t care less about that. I’m with the New York Rangers and I want to play well for the New York Rangers, so that’s really not in my mind at all.”
“Not at all. Honestly, I couldn’t care less about that. I’m with the New York Rangers and I want to play well for the New York Rangers, so that’s really not in my mind at all.”
#NYRHowever, Mike Sullivan had a different thought:
“Tye’s a great kid, and he’s very respectful,” he said, further reported by Mercogliano. “But I’m sure there was some fulfillment there on this part.”
New York selected Kartye off waivers in February 2026.
So far this season, he has skated in 18 games and has posted a 6-7-13 performance.
By the end of his 2025-26 stint with the Rangers, he logged a 5-9-14 line in 24 games.
Where Do the Rangers Stand Heading Into the Next Meeting?
At the time of this writing, New York owns a 10-7-1 overall record after their latest victory.
They’re now riding a much-needed three-game winning streak.
This places them third in the Metropolitan Division, trailing the New Jersey Devils (12-5-0) and the Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2), but much of this has to do with their hot start earlier this season.
They’ve since struggled to gain traction, but perhaps this can be a turning point for the organization.
New York’s next clash is on the board for Monday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m. ET with the Edmonton Oilers.
This is a road game at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
Looking at the Oilers, they are heading into the matchup with a 12-3-3 overall record and lead the Pacific Division.
Fans should expect yet another tight matchup.
New York Rangers’ Tye Kartye Makes Honest Admission About Defeating Former Team