Kevin Mandolese - NHL News & Rumors

Misses out on roster Mandolese was released from his professional tryout and assigned to AHL Laval on Saturday.

Impact Mandolese is one of four goalies going to Laval's camp, so it's possible he may end up playing somewhere else in 2025-26. The 25-year-old has not played at the NHL level since the 2022-23 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Habs on PTO Mandolese agreed to terms on a professional tryout agreement with Montreal, NHL Insider Frank Seravalli reports Wednesday.

Impact Mandolese hasn't played in the NHL since the 2022-23 campaign, in which he posted a 1-2-0 record and 3.30 GAA in three appearances for the Senators. Last year, with AHL Colorado, the 25-year-old backstop went 11-6-0 with a .903 save percentage in 19 minor-league outings. Mandolese likely faces an uphill battle to supplant Kaapo Kahkonen or Jakub Dobes as the No. 2 for the Habs.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not qualified by Colorado The Avalanche did not extend a qualify offer to Mandolese, making him an unrestricted free agent, per Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High on Tuesday.

Impact Mandolese held an 11-6-0 record, .903 save percentage and 2.87 GAA over 19 appearances with AHL Colorado in 2024-25. The 24-year-old netminder was a sixth-round selection by Ottawa in 2018, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him land a two-way deal with a new team when free agency opens.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Mandolese was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Mandolese will be an option for the Eagles in the Calder Cup Playoffs, but Trent Miner could remain the team's No. 1 netminder. The 24-year-old Mandolese had a record of 11-6-0 with a 2.87 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 19 AHL appearances during the regular season.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Friday Mandolese was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday, Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High reports.

Impact Mandolese spent a few days with the NHL club in early April but hasn't yet appeared in a game for the Avalanche this year. He'll provide additional goaltending depth ahead of the postseason, but it seems unlikely that he'll have much of a role during the Stanley Cup Playoffs as long as Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood are healthy.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Mandolese was loaned to AHL Colorado on Saturday, according to Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.

Impact Mandolese was recalled Wednesday to backup Scott Wedgewood, giving Mackenzie Blackwood the night off. Mandolese had a 10-6-0 record with a 2.86 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 17 AHL games before his recall.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Mandolese was elevated from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Mandolese's elevation to the NHL roster could be an indication that Mackenzie Blackwood or Scott Wedgewood will be unavailable versus Chicago on Wednesday. With a back-to-back on the schedule, it's possible that Mandolese would get into his first NHL games since the 2022-23 campaign when he was with the Senators.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Mandolese was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Mandolese filled the backup role in goal during Alexandar Georgiev's absence, but the former did not play during his brief stint in the NHL. With Georgiev healthy after winning Thursday against the Capitals, Mandolese heads back to the AHL ranks until the big club has another injury concern in goal.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to NHL squad Mandolese was called up from AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Mandolese figures to back up Justus Annunen on Monday with Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) landing on IR. The 24-year-old Mandolese last played in the NHL in 2022, when he went 1-2-0 with a .916 save percentage in three games with the Senators.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Mandolese was put on waivers Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Mandolese posted a 3.07 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 23 contests with AHL Belleville in 2023-24. The 24-year-old appeared in three NHL games with Ottawa in 2022-23 in which he went 1-2-0 with a 3.30 GAA and a .916 save percentage.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with new team Mandolese signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Avalanche on Tuesday.

Impact Mandolese's rights were acquired from Ottawa on Monday, and it didn't take Colorado long to get the 23-year-old goalie under contract. Mandolese is likely to spend most of 2024-25 with AHL Colorado, though he has three games of NHL experience and could see some time with the big club if Alexandar Georgiev or Justus Annunen are sidelined at any point.

JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired in trade Colorado acquired Mandolese and a 2026 seventh-round pick from Ottawa on Monday in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round selection.

Impact Mandolese posted a 10-9-2 record with a 3.07 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 23 regular-season appearances for AHL Belleville in 2023-24. He also went 0-2-0 with a 3.53 GAA and a .918 save percentage in two outings with ECHL Allen. With Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen poised to occupy the top-two goaltending spots with the Avalanche in 2024-25, Mandolese will likely start the season in the minors.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from roster Mandolese has been reassigned to AHL Belleville, per the NHL media site.

Impact Mandolese's demotion was expected after the team announced Anton Forsberg (groin) would be activated off injured reserve and get the starting nod against Columbus on Tuesday. In three games last season, Mandolese went 1-2-0 with a 3.30 GAA but didn't get into an NHL contest during this stint with the Sens.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to NHL Mandolese was recalled from AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

Impact Mandolese may be up to be given some rest during the NHL All-Star break, though with Mads Sogaard struggling and getting sent down, it's possible this move may have more permanence. Mandolese has not played at the NHL level this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year contract Mandolese inked a one-year, two-way contract with Ottawa on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Mandolese played in the AHL, ECHL and NHL during the 2022-23 season. He posted a mark of 1-2-0 with a 3.29 GAA and a .916 save percentage in three outings for Ottawa last year. Mandolese spent the majority of his time with AHL Belleville, going 6-8-3 with a 3.33 GAA and an .890 save percentage over 17 appearances. The 22-year-old netminder is likely to begin the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to minors Mandolese was sent down to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

Impact Mandolese was brought up to serve as the backup behind Mads Sogaard against the Bruins on Tuesday after youngster Dylan Ferguson came down with an illness. In his three NHL appearances this year, the 22-year-old Mandolese is sporting a 1-2-0 record, 3.30 GAA and .916 save percentage. At this point, it seems unlikely Madnolese will see any more starts this season unless somebody else suffers an injury.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by parent club Mandolese was promoted from AHL Belleville on Tuesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact Dylan Ferguson is dealing with a non-COVID illness, so Mandolese will join the big club and back up Mads Sogaard versus the Bruins on Tuesday. Mandolese will likely head back to the minors as soon as Ferguson is ready to return.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Mandolese was assigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Impact In a corresponding move, netminder Dylan Ferguson was recalled from the minors. Mandolese has posted a 1-2-0 record at the NHL level this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Sunday Mandolese will get the starting nod in Calgary on Sunday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact Mandolese has allowed just five goals on 80 shots in two career NHL games, including a 46-save win against the Islanders on Feb. 14. The 22-year-old should stay with the Senators for the next few weeks while Cam Talbot (lower body) is out. Mandolese has posted a 3.32 GAA and an .889 save percentage with AHL Belleville.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Mandolese was promoted from AHL Belleville on Monday.

Impact The 22-year-old will serve as Mads Sogaard's backup while Cam Talbot (lower body) is on the shelf. Mandolese has stopped 75 of 80 shots in his two NHL appearances this season.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Mandolese stopped 29 of 32 shots in Monday's loss to Boston. He was then sent down to AHL Belleville.

Impact Mandolese turned in another solid performance Monday, yielding just one goal in each period against the lethal Bruins. He's now given up just five goals on 80 shots in his first two NHL games. If Cam Talbot (lower body) isn't ready for Friday's game in Carolina, Mandolese should be promoted again.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Monday Mandolese will get the starting nod on the road versus Boston on Monday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact Mandolese was solid in his season debut against the Islanders on Feb 14, stopping 46 of 48 shots faced in a winning effort. Despite that strong performance, Mads Sogaard continues to see the bulk of the workload while Cam Talbot (lower body) and Anton Forsberg (knee) are both unavailable. Still, if Mandolese can put together another strong performance versus the Bruins, he could be in line to steal some starts away from Sogaard.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. Smith, Kevin Mandolese, Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk Postgame - Feb 14, 2023

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

GARRIOCH: Kevin Mandolese's 46-save effort leads Senators to a 3-2 shootout victory over New York Islanders Kevin Mandolese received his baptism by fire Tuesday night.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Decent debut for the kid 😏

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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