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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

Does Avs' Claiming Of Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen Off Waivers Signal A Potential Shift In Net? Are the Colorado Avalanche looking to make a goaltending change after picking up Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers?

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Avalanche without forward Jonathan Drouin, claim goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers

The banged-up Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Jonathan Drouin due to an upper-body injury

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Avalanche claim G Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers The Colorado Avalanche claimed veteran goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.Kahkonen, 28, played last seas...

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Avalanche claim G Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers The Colorado Avalanche claimed veteran goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.Kahkonen, 28, played last seas...

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Claimed by Colorado Kahkonen was claimed off waivers by the Avalanche on Friday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Impact Kahkonen was placed on waivers by the Jets on Thursday, as they wanted to send him to AHL Manitoba, but the Avs put in a claim for the Finnish netminder. Kahkonen will provide depth as Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen are currently the top two goaltenders in the organization. Kahkonen was a combined 7-24-2 with a 3.64 GAA and an .898 save percentage in a season split between San Jose and New Jersey in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On waiver wire Kahkonen was placed on waivers Thursday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact The Jets will send Kahkonen to AHL Manitoba if he is not claimed. Kahkonen was in a battle with Eric Comrie for the back up spot behind Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg and he was unable to unseat Comrie. Kahkonen was 7-24-2 with a 3.64 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 37 regular-season appearances split between San Jose and New Jersey last season.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting preseason clash Kahkonen will be between the pipes at home versus Edmonton on Wednesday, John Lu of TSN reports.

Impact Kahkonen's performance Wednesday could go a long way toward determining who gets the backup job behind Connor Hellebuyck to open the 2024-25 campaign. It figures to be a battle throughout training camp between the 28-year-old Kahkonen and Eric Comrie, who may have the inside track due to his prior stint with the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Wild Kahkonen will patrol the home crease in Saturday's preseason contest versus Minnesota.

Impact Kahkonen earned a mark of 7-24-3 with a 3.64 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 37 regular-season outings between San Jose and New Jersey in 2023-24. He is competing with Eric Comrie for the backup role behind Connor Hellebuyck during training camp.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets sign goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen to a one-year contract | Winnipeg Jets Kahkonen was a fourth round pick by Minnesota in 2014 NHL Draft.

JULY 1, 2024 • NHL.COM

Signs one-year agreement Kahkonen signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Jets on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Kahkonen had a 7-24-3 record, 3.64 GAA and .898 save percentage across 37 contests between San Jose and New Jersey last season. He'll probably fight with Eric Comrie for the backup gig during training camp, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Kahkonen win that competition. Either way, Connor Hellebuyck will absorb the bulk of the starts in Winnipeg so long as he stays healthy.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tough luck loss to Flyers Kahkonen made 20 saves Saturday in a 1-0 loss to the Flyers.

Impact The only puck that got past him came off the stick of Travis Konecny, who broke in alone shorthanded and beat Kahkonen with a wrist shot from the slot. It's been a rough go for the netminder this season. He's 7-24-3 in 33 starts between San Jose and New Jersey, and while his GAA and save percentage have improved since his trade east, Kahkonen hasn't been able to translate that better performance into wins. He's just 1-4-0 with one shutout in six starts in Jersey. Kahkonen is a UFA at season's end, and his future is up in the air.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Saturday Kahkonen is expected to start on the road against Philadelphia on Saturday, per Catherine Bogart of the Devils' official site.

Impact Kahkonen is making his first appearance since Sunday due to a lower-body injury, but he did return for Thursday's 6-5 win over Toronto as the backup goaltender. The 27-year-old has a 7-23-3 record, 3.72 GAA and .897 save percentage in 36 outings between San Jose and New Jersey this season. The Flyers are tied for 24th offensively with 2.86 goals per game, so they figure to be a somewhat favorable matchup for Kahkonen.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Backing up Thursday Kahkonen (lower body) will serve as the back up for Thursday's road game versus Toronto, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Jake Allen is expected to get the start with Kahkonen serving as the back up following a one-game absence. Kahkonen's gone 1-3-0 while posting a 2.93 GAA and a .918 save percentage through five appearances since being acquired by the Devils from the Sharks at the trade deadline.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Kahkonen (lower body) "isn't doing great" after leaving Sunday's game against Nashville, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Kahkonen left after facing just five shots Sunday and the early reports don't sound particularly positive. He'll likely undergo additional testing before the team has a clearer update before Tuesday's matchup with Toronto.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devils goalie Kahkonen leaves game against Predators in first period with undisclosed injury

New Jersey goalie Kaapo Kahkonen left the Devils’ game against Nashville on Sunday in the first period with an undisclosed injury

APRIL 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Exits Sunday's contest Kahkonen (undisclosed) left Sunday's game against Nashville, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact Kahkonen stopped four of five shots he faced in the first period before leaving the ice with a trainer. The 27-year-old was replaced by Jake Allen. An update on Kahkonen should be available before Tuesday's tilt with Toronto.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Kahkonen will protect the home net Sunday against Nashville, per Bill Spaulding of MSG Networks.

Impact Kahkonen has a 1-3-0 record with a 2.75 GAA and a .923 save percentage in four starts with New Jersey since being acquired from the Sharks on Match 8. He will get the second half of New Jersey's back-to-back after Jake Allen played in Saturday's 4-3 win over Ottawa. Nashville ranks 12th in the league this campaign with 3.22 goals per contest.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss to Blueshirts Kahkonen turned aside 37 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The Devils erased an early 2-0 deficit with a three-goal second period, but Kahkonen couldn't hold onto the lead against a 15-shot New York barrage in the final frame. The 27-year-old netminder is 1-3-0 in four starts since getting traded to New Jersey, but that record is largely due to a lack of goal support -- he's given up only nine goals on 117 shots (.923 save percentage) with the Devils.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Rangers Kahkonen is expected to start on the road against the Rangers on Wednesday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Impact Kahkonen earned a 36-save shutout against the Islanders in his last start March 24. He has a 7-22-3 record, 3.69 GAA and .897 save percentage across 34 appearances between San Jose and New Jersey this season. The Rangers, who have won 10 of their last 13 games, figure to be a challenging adversary for Kahkonen.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win over Isles Kahkonen earned a shutout in Sunday's 4-0 victory against the Islanders, stopping all 36 shots faced.

Impact It was Kahkonen's first win for the Devils after joining the club at the trade deadline. Even with the strong performance, the 27-year-old Finn will likely remain the second choice option behind fellow trade acquisition Jake Allen. As such, Kahkonen won't offer more than mid-range fantasy value moving forward.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devils' Kaapo Kahkonen deserves fair shot as backup goalie if hot stretch continues Making his first start since he gave up three first period goals to the Coyotes on March 16, Kaapo Kahkonen was the Devils’ hero at UBS Aren...

MARCH 25, 2024 • NJ.COM

Kaapo Kahkonen, Devils take down Islanders 4-0 Jack Hughes collected a goal and an assist in his 300th regular-season game, Kaapo Kahkonen made 37 saves to snap a personal 11-game losing...

MARCH 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Starting on Long Island Kahkonen will guard the road net Sunday against the Islanders, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Impact It'll be the first start since March 16 for Kahkonen as he tries to snap an 11-game losing streak dating back to his time with San Jose. The 27-year-old netminder is 6-20-3 this season with an .895 save percentage and 3.82 GAA. Kahkonen will face an Islanders team that's coming off a 6-3 win over Winnipeg on Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dark cloak of losing continues Kahkonen allowed three goals on 15 shots in the first period before being pulled in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Arizona.

Impact He was replaced by Nico Daws, who stopped all 16 shots he faced. Kahkonen lost his 11th straight game, dating back to a Jan. 22 win for the Sharks against Kings, and his 20th in his past 21 decisions. There is no reason to think Kahkonen is an option in your fantasy net.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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