July 15th 2024.
The Colorado Avalanche made a notable acquisition on Monday by securing the rights to goaltender Kevin Mandolese from the Ottawa Senators. This move also involved a swap of draft picks, showcasing the team's determination to bolster their goaltending depth.
Mandolese, a restricted free agent, had a brief stint on the Senators' roster last season but did not have the opportunity to play. His only experience in the NHL was during the 2022-23 season, where he had a .916 save percentage and a 3.29 goals-against average in three games.
The 23-year-old Canadian has primarily played for the Belleville Senators in the American Hockey League (AHL). In the past season, he appeared in 23 games and had a record of 10-9-2 with a .901 save percentage and 3.07 goals-against average. Throughout his four years with Belleville, he has played in a total of 66 games and has a record of 28-28-5 with a .896 save percentage and a 3.30 goals-against average.
In the official announcement made by the team, it was revealed that the Avalanche traded a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft to the Senators in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the same draft. This shows the team's strategic planning and willingness to make moves for the greater good of the organization.
Mandolese was originally drafted by the Senators in the sixth round of the 2018 draft. It is expected that he will compete for playing time with Trent Miner for the Colorado Eagles in the AHL. However, it is worth noting that Alexandar Georgiev is still the top goaltending option for the Avalanche, with Justus Annunen as his backup.
In other related news, the Avalanche recently signed forward Jason Polin to a one-year contract and released their schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season. With the flurry of offseason moves, the team is looking stronger than ever and is ready to compete against their Central Division rivals.
For more Avalanche updates and analysis, be sure to sign up for the Avalanche Insider. Stay tuned and be the first to know about all the latest news and developments in the world of NHL.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
