Juuse Saros is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and if he's not healthy in time for Tuesday's game versus the Stars, Kaskisuo should be promoted to back up Pekka Rinne again. The 27-year-old stopped all three shots he faced in relief in his only NHL appearance this season. With Juuse Saros (undisclosed) out Sunday, Kaskisuo will serve as Pekka Rinne's backup.
Kaskisuo was added to the active roster Monday. The 27-year-old may dress for Monday's season finale against the Hurricanes. Kaskisuo has made one NHL game this season, stopping three shots in a relief appearance against Carolina. Kaskisuo agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Swedish club Leksands IF on Friday, he announced on social media.
Barring a fantastic 2021-22 campaign, this could mark the end of Kaskisuo's time in th The Finnish netminder came up through the Jokerit (KHL) youth system but will be playing professionally in Europe for the first time in his career. After two years at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Kaskisuo made the jump to the professional ranks, playing in the ECHL, AHL and NHL over the past five seasons.
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