Kahkonen is headed to the division rival Avalanche after being plucked off waivers.
Edmonton Oilers' Lane Pederson tips the puck towards Winnipeg Jets goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen as Dylan Samberg defends during third period NHL pre-season game action in Winnipeg on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods.The division rival Colorado Avalanche claimed Kahkonen off waivers from the Jets on Friday.
The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $1-million free agent contract with Winnipeg over the summer after splitting last season between the San Jose Sharks and the New Jersey Devils.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
The Jets placed him on waivers on Thursday, signaling Eric Comrie had won the backup goaltender job behind Connor Hellebuyck. The Jets started the season with three goalies as Hellebuyck had to leave the team temporarily earlier in the week for personal reasons, but returned in time to record a shutout in a season-opening win against the Edmonton Oilers.If Kahkonen had cleared waivers it was expected he’d be assigned to the American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose.
The Moose will start their season on Saturday against the Iowa Wild with a goaltending duo that includes 21-year-old Thomas Milic and 20-year-old Domenic DiVincentiis.
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