The NHL regular season has begun but teams are still putting players on waivers, including three today (Oct. 10) that hit the waiver wire.
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One of the three players is former San Jose Sharks goalie Kaapo Kahkonen.
Waivers:
Lavoie (EDM)
Smallman (WASH)
Kahkonen (WIN)— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 10, 2024
The Winnipeg Jets had been carrying three goalies: last season’s Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, Eric Comrie, and Kahkonen. Hellebuyck missed time late in the preseason with a personal issue but returned for the start of the regular season last night for the Jets’ 6-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Kahkonen signed a one-year, $1 million deal with Winnipeg this summer. In 31 games with the Sharks last season, Kahkonen had a 6-20-3 record, a .895 save %, and a 3.81 GAA. He was eventually traded to the New Jersey Devils, where he played six games and had a record of 1-4.
Teams around the NHL have 24 hours to claim the goalie, but if he goes unclaimed, he will be sent to the AHL.
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