[6][7] On March 1, 2022, the Seattle Kraken signed Kartye to a three-year, entry-level contract.

[8][9] During the 2022–23 season, Kartye recorded 28 goals and 29 assists in 72 games for the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

[12] He made his NHL debut for the Kraken on April 26, in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round against the Colorado Avalanche during the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.

He replaced Jared McCann, who was injured on a late hit by Cale Makar in Game 4.

[13] He played on the Kraken's top line alongside Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle, and scored his first career NHL goal against Alexandar Georgiev during the second period.