Avalanche Claim Former Jets Goalie

The Colorado Avalanche have claimed a goalie from the Winnipeg Jets via the NHL's waiver wire.

Sep 21, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (34) warms up before a preseason game against the Minnesota Wild at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images | James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

The waiver wire is active as the 2024-25 NHL season and the Colorado Avalanche are getting in on the action by claiming a goalie. The Avalanche have claimed goalie Kaapo Kahkonen from the Winnipeg Jets.

Kahkonen is a 28-year-old netminder who has spent most of his career serving as a backup. In 139 games over five seasons, Kahkonen has put up a 49-67-15 record. He has also recorded a .899 save percentage and 3.33 goals against average.

Colorado claims goaltender Kaapo Kähkönen off waivers from Winnipeg.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 11, 2024

Alexander Georgiev and Justus Annunen work as the Avalanche’s current goalie duo, and if they please, Kahkonen could easily slide into an NHL role.

Kahkonen spent the 2023-24 season with the San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils. With the Sharks, he went 6-20-3 in 31 appearances, while with the Devils he was 1-4-0 in six games.

Kahkonen started his career with the Minnesota Wild after being a fourth-round (109th overall) draft pick in 2014.

Over the offseason, Kahkonen signed a one-year deal with the Jets that earned him $1 million against the salary cap.

The Avalanche started their season with an 8-4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen recorded a hat trick, but it wasn’t enough to get his team the victory.

Make sure you bookmark Breakaway OnSI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, recruiting coverage, and more!