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The Winnipeg Jets have acquired goaltender Chris Driedger from the Florida Panthers in exchange for goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen. Kahkonen, who the Jets signed to a one-year deal last summer, got beat out by Eric Comrie for the Jets’ backup job and has struggled with the last-place Manitoba Moose this season.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Panthers trade Chris Driedger to Jets for Kaapo Kahkonen

The Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets completed a goalie swap Wednesday. The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers have acquired Kaapo Kahkonen from the Jets in exchange for fellow netminder Chris Driedger, reports Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Jets claim G Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from Avs

The Winnipeg Jets reclaimed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. The Jets sent Kahkonen, 28, to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Jets Claim Kaapo Kahkonen Off Waivers, Off to AHL’s Manitoba Moose

The Winnipeg Jets have claimed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Colorado Avalanche and assigned him to their AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 12

Jets Re-Claim Goalie From Avalanche

The Winnipeg Jets are the top team in the NHL, but they are making sure to stay well-stocked in every area of their team. Just over a month ago, the Jets placed goalie Kaapo Kahkonen on waivers, where he was claimed by the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 12

Blackhawks place forward Andreas Athanasiou on waivers

Chris Johnston: The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Matt Benning on waivers. Jim Matheson: “Be interesting to see if a team makes waiver claim on ex Oiler Matt Benning as third pairing right D.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Blackhawks’ Andreas Athanasiou, Maple Leafs’ Matt Benning and Avalanche’s Kaapo Kahkonen placed on waivers

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Andreas Athanasiou on waivers. Athanasiou has appeared in five games, registering zero points. The 30-year-old is in the final year of a two-year contract worth $4.25 million per season that he signed with Chicago in 2023.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 11

Avalanche Place Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen on Waivers

Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen is back on waivers. The Avalanche made the move on Monday ahead of their meeting against the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

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NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 30

Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen Debuts for Avalanche against Tampa Bay Lightning

DENVER — Kaapo Kahkonen is finally getting his first start with the Avalanche almost three weeks after getting claimed off waivers. And if you had asked him on Oct.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 24

Avalanche Loan Kaapo Kahkonen to the AHL for a Conditioning Assignment

The Avalanche loaned Kaapo Kahkonen to the Americal Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles on Thursday. The goaltender finally joined the Avs last week after dealing with visa issues following his waiver claim two weeks ago.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 19

Kaapo Kahkonen Practices with Avalanche for First Time

Newly acquired Avalanche goaltender, Kaapo Kahkonen, finally joined the team since it claimed him off waivers more than a week ago. “Obviously took a while to get all the work, work permits and visa done and, yeah, frustrating for sure,” Kahkonen said after optinal practice on Saturday.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Avalanche provide updates on Kaapo Kahkonen, Valeri Nichushkin

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Valeri Nichushkin skating by himself; Kaapo Kahkonen joins Avalanche at practice

On Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that forward Valeri Nichushkin is back in Denver, working out and skating by himself as he continues to work through the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 13

Good & Bad: Avalanche Goaltending Falls Apart Again

DENVER — The Avalanche fell to 0-2 after another uninspiring goaltending performance at Ball Arena on Saturday. Jack Johnson and the Columbus Blue Jackets scored five times before the game was halfway through and held the lead the rest of the way, defeating Colorado 6-4.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 11

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 season with the San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils, posting a 7-24-3 record, .898 save percentage and 3.64 goals-against average in 37 games (33 starts).

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Kaapo Kahkonen, Raphaël Lavoie and Spencer Smallman placed on NHL waivers for Oct. 10

Three NHLers have been placed on waivers on Oct. 10 – including someone who has become quite a familiar face. Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (Winnipeg Jets), Raphaël Lavoie (Edmonton Oilers) and Spencer Smallman (Washington Capitals) are up for grabs after getting put on waivers by their respective teams on Thursday afternoon.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / October 10

Ex-Devils Goaltender Surprisingly Hits Waivers

It looks like the three-headed goalie monster in Winnipeg could be coming to an end. The Winnipeg Jets placed ex-New Jersey Devils goaltender, Kaapo Kahkonen, on waivers Thursday afternoon.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Winnipeg Signs Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen to One-Year Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen to a one-year contract worth $1 million total. Kaapo Kahkonen will likely serve as the backup goaltender to Connor Hellebuyck and create some more cushion on the teams’ depth charts.

New Jersey Devils News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Former Devils Goalie Signs New Contract

The former New Jersey Devils goaltender has a new contract. After spending time between the San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils, Kaapo Kahkonen is signing with the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 24, 2024

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 streak and the New Jersey Devils scored three times in the second period of a 4-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday in Elmont, N.Y.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 9, 2024

Reaction to Devils Trade for Kaapo Kahkonen

The 2024 Trade Deadline has now come and gone. The biggest trade was likely the unexpected Tomas Hertl trade to the Vegas Golden Knights. One trade that wasn’t as talked about, but was surprising, was the New Jersey Devils’ goaltender swap.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 9, 2024

New Jersey Devils acquire Kaapo Kähkönen from San Jose Sharks for Vitek Vanecek, seventh-round pick

A goalie-for-goalie transaction happened near the NHL Trade Deadline. The New Jersey Devils have acquired netminder Kaapo Kähkönen from the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 29, 2024

Trade Candidate Kahkonen Knows What To Expect As Sharks Near Deadline

Going into his first Trade Deadline as a pending UFA, Kaapo Kahkonen already had a taste of what this time of year can bring. Shortly after the Minnesota Wild acquired Marc-Andre Fleury at the 2022 Deadline, they sent him to the San Jose Sharks while he was a pending RFA.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / February 25, 2024

Sharks Let Kahkonen Down Again in Loss to Predators

The San Jose Sharks showed good fortitude on Saturday night (Feb. 24) against the Nashville Predators, but ultimately fell short in a 4-2 loss. They stayed competitive the whole way and had some strong sequences, but got outplayed for too much of the contest and took their third straight defeat.

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 14, 2024