Kaapo Kahkonen - NHL News & Rumors

Sent down after Sunday's game Kahkonen was loaned to AHL Laval on Sunday.

Impact Kahkonen will return to the minors in short order after being brought up due to Sam Montembeault missing Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Blues because of an illness. The 29-year-old Kahkonen has not appeared in an NHL game in 2025-26.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Blues captain Brayden Schenn has 2 goals and an assist in 4-3 win over the Canadiens

St. Louis captain Brayden Schenn had two goals and an assist and the Blues beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game trip with their second victory in two...

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Kaapo Kahkonen recalled from Laval Rocket | Montréal Canadiens Kahkonen will serve as Jakub Dobes’ back up on Sunday night

DECEMBER 7 • NHL.COM

Called up to NHL Kahkonen has been recalled from AHL Laval by the Canadiens, the team announced Sunday.

Impact With Sam Montembeault (illness) not dressing Sunday, Kahkonen has been called up for the first time this season. The 29-year-old will serve as the backup to Jakub Dobes for the game against the Blues. He has a 6-2-0 record with a 2.81 GAA and an .891 save percentage with AHL Laval this season.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

2 Former Canadiens Placed On Waivers The NHL saw several players around the league be placed on waivers on Oct. 5. The Montreal Canadiens were one of the many teams that placed...

OCTOBER 5 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Hits waivers for AHL assignment Kahkonen was placed on waivers by the Canadiens for the purpose of assignment to AHL Laval, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Last season, Kahkonen played only one NHL game, the least amount of NHL games he's played in a season since he made his NHL debut in the 2019-20 season. For the upcoming season, he will at least begin the year in the AHL, where he played 36 games split between Colorado, Charlotte and Manitoba.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

MTL@TOR: Nylander scores goal against Kaapo Kahkonen | Toronto Maple Leafs William Nylander (TOR) scores goal against Kaapo Kahkonen (MTL) to make it 2 - 4

SEPTEMBER 28 • NHL.COM

Expected to face Toronto Kahkonen is expected to guard the road goal for Saturday's preseason game against Toronto, per the NHL media site.

Impact Kahkonen had a 2.91 GAA and an .894 save percentage in 36 AHL regular-season appearances between Colorado, Manitoba and Charlotte in 2024-25. Kahkonen is projected to open the upcoming campaign in the minors.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens: Dobes Is Having A Good Summer When training camp comes around this year, Montreal Canadiens’ goaltender Jakub Dobes will show up as an NHLer. Unless Kaapo Kahkonen manage...

AUGUST 10 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Canadiens Have The Most Expensive Goaltending This Season (On Paper) According to Puckpedia’s numbers, the Montreal Canadiens have the most expensive goaltending in the NHL this season. They devote $14.8 milli...

JULY 19 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Links up with new club Kahkonen signed a one-year, $1.15 million contract with Montreal on Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kahkonen spent parts of 2024-25 with three different minor-league squads, and he also appeared in one regular-season game with the Avalanche, allowing four goals on 20 shots in a loss. The 28-year-old netminder will compete with Jakub Dobes for the No. 2 gig this coming season, but Kahkonen could find himself playing for AHL Laval for much of the campaign if he doesn't impress Montreal's coaching staff during training camp.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jets acquire Driedger from Panthers for Kahkonen in goaltending depth move WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets acquired Chris Driedger from the Florida Panthers for Kaapo Kahkonen in a swap of depth goaltenders Thursday.

MARCH 6 • THESTAR.COM

Involved in goalie swap Kahkonen was dealt to Florida from Winnipeg on Thursday in exchange for Chris Driedger, per RDS.ca.

Impact Kahkonen has a 3.29 GAA and an .885 save percentage in 22 outings with AHL Manitoba in 2024-25. The 28-year-old has appeared in 140 career NHL regular-season games with a 49-68-15 record, 3.34 GAA and an .898 save percentage. Kahkonen is likely to remain in the minors for the remainder of 2024-25 unless Sergei Bobrovsky or Vitek Vanecek suffer an injury.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Kahkonen was assigned to AHL Manitoba on Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Due to the absence of Connor Hellebuyck (rest), Kahkonen was the backup behind Eric Comrie in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over St. Louis. According to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site, Hellebuyck participated in Sunday's optional practice, clearing the way for the 31-year-old netminder's return to the lineup in Monday's home game versus San Jose.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Joins NHL club Kahkonen was recalled from AHL Manitoba on Tuesday as a practice player.

Impact Kahkonen and Eric Comrie will handle the practice duties between the pipes for the Jets while Connor Hellebuyck is competing in the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 28-year-old Kahkonen has a 6-13-0 record with a 3.34 GAA and an .885 save percentage through 20 appearances with AHL Manitoba this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Winnipeg Kahkonen was claimed off waivers by the Jets on Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Kahkonen is back with the Jets after being waived by the club on Oct. 10. He made one start with Colorado, allowing four goals in a 5-2 loss to the Lightning on Oct. 30. It remains to be seen whether Kahkonen will remain with the big club or be sent to AHL Manitoba.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Kahkonen was placed on waivers by the Avalanche on Monday.

Impact The Avalanche have struggled to get solid play between the pipes early in the season, and Kahkonen had an opportunity to make an impact at home against the Lightning on Oct. 30. However, he struggled against Tampa Bay, allowing four goals on 20 shots (.800 save percentage) en route to the loss. He'll likely head to the minors if he goes unclaimed on waivers, and it seems unlikely that he'll see significant time in the NHL this year.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to seize opportunity Kahkonen stopped 16 of 20 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning. The fifth goal was an empty-netter in the third period.

Impact Kahkonen made his season debut for the Avs after being claimed off waivers on Oct. 11 and following a brief stint in the AHL, during which he went 0-2-0 in a pair of appearances despite a decent 2.57 GAA and .919 save percentage, but his performance was less than ideal. The Avalanche have had lots of woes between the pipes this season, and Kahkonen didn't show enough to prove he can be a solution to the team's struggles. The Avs will play next against the Predators on Saturday, and it's uncertain who will get the start at this point.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Kucherov scores first goal to ignite early flurry, Tampa Bay beats Colorado 5-2

Nikita Kucherov scored the first of three Tampa Bay goals in the opening 5 1/2 minutes and the Lightning beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Wednesday night for their third straight...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 31, 2024 • YOUTUBE

In goal Wednesday Kahkonen will get the starting nod at home versus the Lightning on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Kahkonen will be making his Avalanche debut after the club claimed him off waivers back on Oct. 11. The 28-year-old netminder did have a conditioning stint with AHL Colorado, during which he went 0-2-0 in a pair of appearances despite a decent 2.57 GAA and .919 save percentage. With both Justus Annunen and Alexandar Georgiev putting up subpar numbers -- a .905 and .822 save percentage, respectively -- the door is open for Kahkonen to earn more opportunities with the Avs.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from conditioning loan Kahkonen was recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact During his conditioning stint, Kahkonen posted a mark of 0-2-0 with a 2.57 GAA and a .919 save percentage in two minor-league outings. He is the third goalie on the depth chart behind Justus Annunen and Alexandar Georgiev, but Kahkonen may get to see playing time due to Colorado's struggles in the crease this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Colorado Kahkonen was sent to AHL Colorado on a conditioning stint Thursday.

Impact Kahkonen was picked up on waivers Oct. 11 and has yet to play in a game as Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen have shared the goaltending duties. The Eagles play Friday and Sunday and it's likely that Kahkonen will get at least one start, if not both. Kahkonen struggled last season, going 7-24-3 in 37 regular-season appearances split between San Jose and New Jersey.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Saturday Kahkonen practiced with the Avalanche on Saturday, Colleen Flynn of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kahkonen, who was claimed off waivers from Winnipeg 10 days ago, could get into a lineup at some point during Colorado's three-game road trip, which kicks off Sunday night in San Jose. It's no secret the Avs are getting subpar goaltending from Alexandar Georgiev and back up Justus Annunen. Colorado ranks last in the NHL with 5.60 goals allowed per game, one more goal per game than the nearest team, the equally disappointing Predators.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to join team Kahkonen (not injured related) will practice with the Avalanche on Saturday.

Impact Kahkonen has arrived in Denver after settling his work visa issue. Colorado claimed the 28-year-old netminder off waivers from Winnipeg on Oct. 11. He could get a chance to see playing time soon because of the struggles of Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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