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Avalanche's Kaapo Kahkonen: In goal Wednesday
Kaapo Kahkonen will get the starting nod at home versus the Lightning on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.Kahkonen will be making his Colorado 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. Since both Justus Annunen and Alexandar Georgiev have been putting up subpar numbers -- a .905 and .822 save percentage, respectively -- the door is open for Kahkonen to earn more opportunities with the Avs.
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Avalanche's Kaapo Kahkonen: Back from conditioning loan
Kaapo Kahkonen was recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Colorado on Tuesday.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.
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Avalanche's Kaapo Kahkonen: Sent to AHL Colorado
Kaapo Kahkonen was sent to AHL Colorado on a conditioning stint Thursday.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.
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Avalanche's Kaapo Kahkonen: Practices Saturday
Kaapo Kahkonen practiced with the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, Colleen Flynn of Colorado Hockey Now reports.Colorado head coach Jared Bednar said Kahkonen, who was claimed off waivers from Winnipeg 10 days ago, will travel with the team and could get into the lineup at some point during Colorado's three-game road trip, which kicks off Sunday night in San Jose. The Avs are getting subpar goaltending from Alexandar Georgiev and backup Justus Annunen, as Colorado ranks last in the NHL with 5.60 goals allowed per game, one more goal per game than second-worst Nashville.
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Avalanche's Kaapo Kahkonen: Set to join team
Kaapo Kahkonen (not injured related) will practice with the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.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.
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Avalanche's Kaapo Kahkonen: Claimed by Colorado
Kaapo Kahkonen was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.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.
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Jets' Kaapo Kahkonen: On waiver wire
Kaapo Kahkonen was placed on waivers Thursday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.The Winnipeg 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.
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Jets' Kaapo Kahkonen: Starting preseason clash
Kaapo Kahkonen will be between the pipes at home versus Edmonton on Wednesday, John Lu of TSN reports.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 Winnipeg Jets.
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Jets' Kaapo Kahkonen: Facing Wild
Kaapo Kahkonen will patrol the home crease in Saturday's preseason contest versus Minnesota.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.
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Jets' Kaapo Kahkonen: Signs one-year agreement
Kaapo Kahkonen signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.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 compete 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.
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