KAAPO
KAHKONEN
#36 -
G
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
215 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
2
years
Debut
Nov 26, 2019
Born
Aug 16, 1996
(28 yrs)
Helsinki, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Minnesota in 2014 (4/109).
Drafted from
Blues (Fin Jr.)
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Minnesota in 2022.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2022-07-18 |
Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the San Jose Sharks to a two-year contract.
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| 2022-07-11 |
San Jose Sharks tendered a qualifying offer.
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| 2022-03-21 |
Acquired from the Minnesota Wild
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The San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen and a fifth-round draft pick in 2022 from the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Jacob Middleton. |
| 2020-10-12 |
Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Minnesota Wild to a two-year two-way contract.
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| 2020-10-10 |
Filed for salary arbitration.
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News
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Rotowire
Wed, Mar 06, 2024 at 3:25 AM
Kahkonen surrendered seven goals on 40 shots in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Stars.
Rotowire
Tue, Mar 05, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Kahkonen will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Dallas, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
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: Solid goaltender with some upside.
