Kraken acquire Tomas Tatar from Avalanche for 5th-round pick in 2024
The Seattle Kraken acquired forward Tomas Tatar from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL draftDECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TOMAS TATAR #90 - LEFT WING - NEW JERSEY DEVILS
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Traded to Kraken Seattle acquired Tatar from Colorado in exchange for a fifth-round pick Friday.
Impact Tatar signed a one-year deal with the Avalanche this offseason but didn't really settle in on the offensive side. He has just nine points and tallied his only goal of this year Monday against Calgary. The veteran winger is averaging just 11:17 of ice time per game and will likely remain in a fairly limited role with the Kraken.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Finally tickles twine Tatar scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 6-5 win over the Flames.
Impact Lost in the Avalanche's third-period comeback was the fact that Tatar got them on the board with a goal from in close late in the first period. The 33-year-old is barely clinging onto a spot in the lineup most of the time -- he saw just 9:58 of ice time despite being listed on the second line Monday. He's produced nine points, 19 shots on net, 14 hits, 10 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 26 appearances. Tatar's poor play so far has him off the radar for most fantasy managers.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could lose role Tatar appeared to be headed for a healthy scratch Tuesday, per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now, but he was active when Valeri Nichushkin (illness) was unable to play.
Impact Tatar stayed on ice after Tuesday's morning skate, which is typically an indication that a player would not be active for a game. He got a stay from being scratched and had one shot over 11:13 as a fourth-line forward. Colorado called up 2021 first-round draft pick Oskar Olausson for Tuesday's game, and he could be a permanent replacement for Tatar, if the Avalanche decide to cut the cord on the 32-year-old veteran. Tatar has yet to score on 14 shots and has eight assists through 23 games.
DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Generates helper in win Tatar logged an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Lightning.
Impact Tatar set up Ryan Johansen's second goal of the game at 1:48 of the second period. The helper ended a four-game drought for Tatar, who also missed a contest in that span due to an undisclosed injury. The winger has eight assists through 19 contests while he remains in pursuit of his first goal this season. He has not exceeded 12 minutes of ice time since Nov. 15 versus the Ducks, so he's playing a limited role despite being listed on the second line.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to action Tatar did not register a shot on goal over 10:01 of ice time in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Flames.
Impact Tatar was held out of Friday's win over the Wild due to an undisclosed injury. He skated on a line with Ryan Johansen and Jonathan Drouin and was part of the second power-play unit. Tatar, who potted 20 goals for the Devils last season, is still looking for his first tally in a Colorado uniform and has just 10 shots on net over 18 games.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play Saturday Tatar (undisclosed) is expected to play in Saturday's game versus the Flames, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Impact Tatar will return after a one-game absence. He'll be back on the second line alongside Jonathan Drouin and Ryan Johansen for this contest. With Tatar and Logan O'Connor (lower body) both back in the fold, Kurtis MacDermid will be scratched and Riley Tufte was loaned back to AHL Colorado earlier in the day.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Friday Tatar (undisclosed) will not suit up Friday against the Wild.
Impact Tatar will miss his first game since Nov. 1. The 32-year-old has seven assists in 17 appearances on the year. With Tatar out, Colorado will dress Kurtis MacDermid as the seventh defenseman.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Snags assist Wednesday Tatar notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Ducks.
Impact Tatar has three helpers over his last two games after going six contests without a point. The winger helped out on Samuel Girard's opening tally in the first period. Tatar has moved up into a top-six role for now -- he saw 13:52 of ice time Wednesday, his highest total in November. He's at seven assists, eight shots on net, 11 hits, six blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 14 outings overall.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Two helpers in win Tatar recorded two assists and three shots on goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.
Impact Tatar had a puck bounce off him to Ross Colton for the Avalanche's second tally, a power-play goal. His second assist of the game was much more deliberate, as Tatar set up Cale Makar early in the third period. This effort ended a six-game point drought for Tatar, who was also scratched once in that span. He's up to six helpers, eight shots on net, nine hits, six blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-3 rating through 13 outings. The 32-year-old could get a chance to fill a top-six role at even strength with Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) out, though Tatar saw just 12:17 of ice time Monday.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns on fourth line Tatar had three shots on net and two hits over 10:36 of ice time in Saturday's 7-0 loss to Vegas.
Impact Tatar was back in the active lineup following Wednesday's healthy scratch. He skated on the fourth line with Andrew Cogliano and Fredrik Olofsson and had a season-high shots on goal. Tatar had just one SOG over his first eight games. With the Avalanche being shut out for a third time and four games, head coach Jared Bednar may consider changes heading into Tuesday's home game against the Devils.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from lineup Tatar was a healthy scratch Wednesday against St. Louis.
Impact Tatar's spot in the active lineup was a casualty after Colorado had dropped two straight shutout losses. Jonathan Drouin joined Tatar in the press box for the evening, as Riley Tufte and Kurtis MacDermid entered the the fray. Tatar, who has seven 20-goal seasons to his name, has just one shot on net through eight games. With the Avalanche snapping a two-game losing streak and scoring for the first time since Oct. 24, it's safe to assume the roster will remain the same Saturday in Vegas.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from lineup Tatar was a healthy scratch Wednesday against St. Louis.
Impact Tatar's spot in the active lineup was a casualty after Colorado had dropped two straight shutout losses. Jonathan Drouin joined Tatar in the press box for the evening, as Riley Tufte and Kurtis MacDermid entered the the fray. Tatar, who has seven 20-goal seasons to his name, has just one shot on net through eight games. With the Avalanche snapping a two-game losing streak and scoring for the first time since Oct. 24, it's safe to assume the roster will remain the same Saturday in Vegas.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Helps on game-winner Tatar had an assist, one blocked shot, two hits and four penalty minutes in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Islanders.
Impact Tatar did most of the work on what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the third period. Off a lost defensive-zone faceoff, the winger blocked an Adam Pelech shot from the point, then Tatar outskated the Islanders to the loose puck in the New York zone and fed Mikko Rantanen for the goal. Both Tatar and Rantanen remained on the second line after they were moved to that unit during Saturday's game. That line was on the ice for four of Colorado's seven strikes. Tatar, who is still looking for his first goal in an Avalanche uniform, has four assists through six games.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts on top, finishes on second Tatar blocked one shot over 16:38 of ice time in Saturday's 6-4 win over Carolina.
Impact Tatar opened the game on the top line after finishing up there in Thursday's win over Chicago. Then about midway through the second period, head coach Jared Bednar switched the forwards on the top two lines. Tatar and Mikko Rantanen dropped to the second line, while Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin moved up to Nathan MacKinnon's line. The move had its desired effect, as the Avalanche scored four goals over the final seven minutes of the period to take control of the game. Bednar likes MacKinnon and Rantanen together on the top line, so those two could reunite Tuesday against the Islanders, but Tatar's role going forward may change.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Contributes pair of helpers Tatar notched two assists and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Tatar was shuffled around a bit in this contest. He started on the third line, but he was seeing top-line shifts in place of Jonathan Drouin by midway through the second period. Tatar has registered three helpers through four contests, and he's also added just one shot on goal, two hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. If he were to get more consistent top-six minutes, his offense would likely improve.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Produces helper in win Tatar notched an assist and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Tatar played on the third line, though he saw just 9:55 of ice time in this contest. The 32-year-old winger was able to salvage his Avalanche debut by assisting on Miles Wood's empty-netter in the the third period. Tatar averaged 15:07 of ice time per game while recording 48 points in 82 outings last season, but it's safe to assume he'll see a smaller role with Colorado. Fantasy managers probably shouldn't expect much more than 40 points from the winger this year.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Friday Tatar is at practice Friday after sorting out his immigration papers, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.
Impact Tatar has not practiced since playing Sunday. Tatar had 20 goals and 48 points in 82 games with the Devils last season. Look for similar numbers this season from the 32-year-old.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Away from team Tatar did not practice Tuesday because he was away from the team to get immigration papers sorted out, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Impact The Avalanche confirmed Tatar's absence was due to the immigration issue and not taking a puck off the hand during a preseason game Sunday. He is expected to back by Thursday, in time for Colorado's next preseason game.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Avalanche notes: Shawn Allard's departure, thoughts on the Tomas Tatar signing, more Colorado got better by signing Tatar, but the biggest questions about him can't be answered until the playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Avalanche, F Tomas Tatar agree to one-year deal The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms with forward Tomas Tatar on a one-year contract on Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Avalanche agree to terms with forward Tomas Tatar on a 1-year contract
The Colorado Avalanche have agreed to terms with forward Tomas Tatar on a one-year contractSEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avalanche, Tomas Tatar agree to 1-year deal The 32-year-old has scored 20-plus goals seven times in his career.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Inks one-year deal Tatar signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Colorado on Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Impact Tatar produced 20 goals and 48 points in 82 games with New Jersey last season. The 32-year-old winger will probably occupy a middle-six spot in the lineup for the Avalanche during the 2023-24 campaign.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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