KAAPO
KAHKONEN
#34 -
G
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
215 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
4
years
Debut
Nov 26, 2019
Born
Aug 16, 1996
(29 yrs)
Helsinki, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Minnesota in 2014 (4/109).
Drafted from
Blues (Fin Jr.)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2025-10-05 |
Placed on waivers by the Montreal Canadiens for the purpose of being assigned to the Laval Rocket (AHL).
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| 2025-07-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year contract.
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| 2025-03-06 |
Acquired from the Winnipeg Jets
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The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen from the Winnipeg Jets for goaltender Chris Driedger. |
| 2025-02-23 |
Assigned to the Manitoba Moose (AHL).
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| 2025-02-18 |
Recalled from the Manitoba Moose (AHL).
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News
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Rotowire
Sun, Oct 05, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Kahkonen was placed on waivers by the Canadiens for the purpose of assignment to AHL Laval, the team announced Sunday.
Rotowire
Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Kahkonen is expected to guard the road goal for Saturday's preseason game against Toronto, per the NHL media site.
Scouting Report
Is a great competitor and will never give up on a shot. Never gets too high or too low, either. Can step in at a moment's notice and give his team a winning effort. He has the kind of size NHL teams want in their goalkeepers, and is very athletic with fine lateral movement. He is becoming more consistent as he becomes more accustomed to the smaller NHL rinks.
Long Range Potential: Depth goaltender.
