Sharks Sign Goaltender

The Sharks have signed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen to a two-year deal worth $2.75 million annually.

Kahkonen's re-signed ✍️

We've re-signed goaltender @KaapoKahkonen to a two-year contract.

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— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 18, 2022

The twenty-five year old put together a solid season split between the Wild and Sharks in 2021-22. In 25 games played for the Wild this past season, Kahkonen posted a .910 save percentage and 2.87 goals against average. He also had 12-8-3 record. 

For the Sharks, Kahkonen played 11 games and posted a .916 save percentage, 2.86 goals against average, and a 2-6-1 record. 

In his NHL career, Kahkonen has played 65 games, posting a 33-23-5 record, a .908 save percentage, and a 2.88 goals against average.

Reimer and Kahkonen will likely split time between the crease for the Sharks this upcoming season. 

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