Goaltender
Luukkonen sidelined for Olympics by injury, Korpisalo steps in
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Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics due to a lower-body injury sustained earlier this week. Boston Bruins netminder Joonas Korpisalo has been named as his replacement on Team Finland's roster. The announcement comes just days before the tournament begins in Milan.
The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Calvin Pickard on waivers, ending their practice of carrying three netminders. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames waived center Justin Kirkland. Both moves were reported on Sunday by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to miss the remainder of the season following surgery for a lingering lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind'Amour announced on Monday. The 26-year-old had been battling the issue since the preseason and was placed on injured reserve earlier that day. With Kochetkov sidelined, the team will rely on Brandon Bussi and Frederik Andersen in net.
Djurgården is considering loaning out 21-year-old goaltender Hugo Hävelid to Hockeyallsvenskan after his tough start in the SHL, where he has suffered four losses in four starts. The club values his development but is exploring options for more playing time. Assistant sports director Marcus Due-Boje emphasized Hävelid's strong work ethic amid the discussions.