Avalanche claim G Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers

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The Colorado Avalanche claimed veteran goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.

Kahkonen, 28, played last season with the San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils, posting a 7-24-3 record, .898 save percentage and 3.64 goals-against average in 37 games (33 starts).

The Jets, who signed him to a one-year, $1 million contract in the offseason, wai