Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer appreciated the chance to get consistent playing time with Coachella Valley but chose not to rehash what led to his demotion.

Goaltender Philipp Grubauer is back up with the Seattle Kraken after a month in the AHL spent trying to recapture his form.

The Seattle Kraken have recalled goaltender Philipp Grubauer from the Coachella Valley Firebirds and reassigned Nikke Kokko to Coachella. Grubauer, waived by the Kraken on January 29, has struggled in the 2024-25 season.

One-time goaltending star Philipp Grubauer was recalled by the Kraken on Sunday after a monthlong banishment to the minors.

The Seattle Kraken used their off day to make some transactions. On March 2, they recalled goaltender Philipp Grubauer from the Coachella Valley Firebirds and sent Niklas Kokko back down to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.