Avalanche trade for third goaltender
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The Avs continue adding to its crease depth. Finally, there are some things to talk about for the Colorado Avalanche!
On Monday afternoon, the team announced a trade with the Ottawa Senators for the rights to goaltender Kevin Mandolese and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Going the other way to Ottawa is a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
We have acquired the rights to Kevin Mandolese and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. pic.twitter.com/BOBGIDT0xC— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) July 15, 2024
Mandolese, the 23-year-old Canadian netminder, has spent most of his playing time in the AHL with his time with the Sens but has also played at both the ECHL and the NHL levels. In his three career games with the Senators, he posted a 3.29 goals against average (GAA) and a .916 save percentage (SV%).
His lone NHL win came against the New York Islanders, only allowing two goals on 48 shots. But, his last start against the Calgary Flames was less than ideal, giving up five goals on 39 shots.
1st NHL start ✅46 saves ✅1st NHL win ✅Family in attendance ✅WHAT A NIGHT for Kevin Mandolese! pic.twitter.com/1t6wvKlY0q— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) February 15, 2023
Through four seasons and 66 games in the AHL, he posted a 3.37 GAA and a .895 SV% on average. This is where Mandolese will likely be housed as the third-choice goaltender behind Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen in the system. Hence, he would be with the Colorado Eagles in Loveland, paired up with Trent Miner.
The sixth-round draft pick from the 2018 NHL Draft is an RFA and will need a new contract. However, based on his previous deals and the limited cap space the Avs have, this will likely be a league-minimum deal. The organization confirmed this deal on Tuesday afternoon.
#GoAvsGo signed G Kevin Mandolese to a one-year, two-way contract per @PuckPedia: $775K NHL / $125K AHL / $150K guaranteedhttps://t.co/J7tA5FrdXo— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) July 16, 2024
Will Mandolese play with the Avalanche this season and give the opponent evil eyes? Let us know in the comments below!
Kevin Mandolese pre-game. pic.twitter.com/K695wA1F8v— Everyday Sens (@EverydaySens) March 13, 2023
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