Category: Kaapo Kahkonen
High expectations for Blackwood and Wedgewood with the Avs
AvalanchePhoto by Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images The newest netminder might just have the biggest weight on his shoulders. The Colorado Avalanche’s changes in net over the last two weeks have created new perspectives and opportunities for those involved. For the first time since t...
Read moreAvalanche Looking To Add Forward Help
AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are believed to be looking to add some help up front although their cap situation will make doing so difficult.
Read moreFriday Thots: I’m on IR too
Alexandar GeorgievRon Chenoy-Imagn Images Ross Colton and Miles Wood joined the IR party this week. Landeskog, Nichushkin, Lehkonen, Drouin, and now Colton and Wood too - that’s six top-nine forwards, all on IR at the same time. So... me too. I’m out this week. No column, sorry. I mean, what...
Read moreAvalanche Claim Kaapo Kahkonen From Jets
Colorado AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche have claimed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off of waivers from the Winnipeg Jets, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic. The Avalanche are already carrying two goaltenders – Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen – on their NHL roster. Neither are exempt from waivers, likely indicatin...
Read moreSharks Need to Make a Decision Regarding Blackwood’s Future
Mike GrierThe San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood last summer, hoping he would solidify the position alongside Kaapo Kahkonen. Before Kahkonen was traded at the trade deadline, goaltending was undoubtedly…
Read moreDevils G Kahkonen injured in 3-2 loss to Predators
Nashville PredatorsVeteran goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen, scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in July, left the New Jersey Devils' 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Sunday night in the first period with an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Jake Allen.
Read moreDevils and Sharks Swap Goaltenders at Trade Deadline
San Jose SharksOn March 8, the San Jose Sharks dealt goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen to the New Jersey Devils in a one-for-one goalie swap to acquire Vitek Vanecek. It’s no secret that New…
Read moreStars rally from 3 down late in 3rd, defeat Sharks in OT
Kaapo KahkonenSAN JOSE, Calif – Wyatt Johnston scored his first NHL hat trick and had two assists for the Dallas Stars, who rallied from three goals down late in the third period to defeat the San Jose Sharks 7-6 at SAP Center … Continue reading → The post Stars rally from 3 down late in 3rd, defeat Sharks in OT...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Pacific Division Rumor Roundup
AvsA stroll through the Pacific division looking at some players who could be on the move. Alex Wennberg could be on the move and he might end up with the Rangers.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Pacific Division Rumor Roundup
Seattle KrakenA stroll through the Pacific division looking at some players who could be on the move. Alex Wennberg could be on the move and he might end up with the Rangers.
Read moreSherwood scores twice for Predators in win against Sharks
Michael McCarronSAN JOSE, Calif. – Kiefer Sherwood scored twice for the Nashville Predators in a 4-2 win against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Saturday. Gustav Nyquist had a goal and an assist, and Juuse Saros made 23 saves for the … Continue reading → The post Sherwood scores twice for Predators in win agai...
Read moreStock watch: Juraj Slafkovsky thriving on top line
CapitalsNotes, pickups, and trends from around the NHL to set your fantasy hockey lineups for the rest of the week.
Read moreSharks edge Kings, 4-3, on penalties
KingsIn Los Angeles, Fabian Zetterlund was credited with the deciding goal on Monday night on penalties to give the San Jose Sharks a 4-3 win over the Kings. Kaapo Kahkonen made 44 saves in the win. “You don’t want to … Continue reading → The post Sharks edge Kings, 4-3, on penalties first appeared on Pr...
Read moreFlames Have Received Trade Interest In Jacob Markstrom
David PagnottaThe Calgary Flames are believed to have received some trade interest in goaltender Jacob Markstrom.
Read moreKopitar has goal, assist, Kings ease past Sharks
Kaapo KahkonenSAN JOSE, Calif. — Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings set an NHL record for the most road wins through 15 road games in a season with a 4-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks at … Continue reading → The post Kopitar has goal, assist, Kings ease past Sharks first appear...
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