CHRIS
DRIEDGER
G
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
208 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
6
years
Debut
Mar 26, 2015
Born
May 18, 1994
(31 yrs)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Drafted
Drafted by Ottawa in 2012 (3/76).
Drafted from
Calgary (WHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2025-06-17 |
Signed with the Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL.
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| 2025-03-31 |
Recalled from the Manitoba Moose (AHL).
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| 2025-03-06 |
Acquired from the Florida Panthers
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The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen from the Winnipeg Jets for goaltender Chris Driedger. |
| 2025-03-06 |
Assigned to the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).
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| 2025-03-02 |
Recalled from the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).
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Scouting Report
The resilient goaltender basically reinvented himself after dropping to the ECHL (and nearly out of hockey altogether). He improved his work ethic after changing organizations, adopting better practice habits and paying more attention to detail. He has quieted his movement, reduced his drifting and improved his post play. His battle level has also gotten much better, and he has turned himself into a viable NHL goaltender.
Long Range Potential: Late-blooming goaltender (when healthy).
