Canadiens Make Surprise Goalie Signing in Free Agency
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The Canadiens have officially announced the acquisition of a big goaltender on this NHL free agency opening day.
Following Cayden Primeau's departure via trade last night, Kent Hughes wasted no time adding a new netminder.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen, who was once considered a future elite goalie in the NHL.
Goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen Signs with Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens
Here's the confirmation from the reputable Frank Seravalli.
"Sources indicate to me that the Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen."
- Frank Seravalli
- Frank Seravalli
He's the goalie who eliminated the Laval Rocket in the playoffs.
"Kahkonen, who eliminated the Rocket with the Charlotte Checkers, has agreed to terms with the Canadiens, according to Frank Seravalli."
The one-year contract will pay Kahkonen $1.15 million.
Kaapo Kahkonen, age 28, is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound goalie who was selected in the 4th round of the 2014 draft by the Minnesota Wild.
He has appeared in 140 career NHL games, posting a record of 49 wins, 68 losses, and 15 overtime losses, with a 3.34 goals-against average and a .898 save percentage.
Let's just say his time with the San Jose Sharks didn't help his stats.
More details to come.
It will be interesting to see what the Canadiens' plan is for Kahkonen.
He could serve as a solid veteran presence alongside Jacob Fowler in Laval with the Rocket, or he might end up being an NHL backup goaltender.
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