SJHN Daily: Quinn Says Kahkonen Needs to Improve ‘Confidence’

Kaapo Kahkonen is still looking for his first start in Minnesota since being traded to the San Jose Sharks last season.

The Sharks did visit the Wild one time after San Jose acquired him from Minnesota last season, but Kahkonen did not play.  Last year, James Reimer got the starting nod, and that’s also the case tonight.

In six games this season, the the 26-year-old heir apparent has struggled with a 1-4-1 record, to go along with a .878 Save % and 3.70 GAA. In comparison, the veteran Reimer is 3-5-2 with a .906 Save %.

“I think with goaltending, it’s confidence more than anything else,” Sharks head coach David Quinn said this morning about Kahkonen. “He hasn’t played bad, but there’s certainly another level for him to get to.”

Quinn also said that goaltending coach Thomas Speer has been working with Kahkonen in the crease.

“I’m fully confident [Kahkonen] will do that in a hurry,” Quinn mentioned.

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

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David Quinn finally won his 100th NHL game against Dallas, but did the Sharks deserve it?

The Locked On Sharks podcast discusses if it is time to worry about Kaapo Kahkonen.

The St. Louis Blues ended their eight-game losing streak against the San Jose Sharks Thursday.

OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

The Sharks and 49ers are coming together again this season.

Countdown to our #SJSharks and @49ers mash up shirsey giveaway is ON! 🏒🏈

Join us in 7️⃣ days ⤵️

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 12, 2022

Sharks twitter has some fun with the new way of getting a blue checkmark:

WE. WON.

(and yes this is the official Twitter account plz don't be fooled by other accounts 😌) pic.twitter.com/giKKJ1M1UZ

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 12, 2022

The San Jose Barracuda beat the Colorado Eagles 2-1 in OT last night.

Fun facts about Minnesota from the Sharks’ Twitter before they take on the Wild.

Random Facts About MN:

🌊It's the only state that water only flows out from, and not into.

🔩Inventions from MN: grocery bags with handles, scotch tape, and pop-up toasters.

🏒 Today's game starts at 3pm PT.

📻: @SharksAudioNet
📺: NBCSCA

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 13, 2022

AROUND THE NHL…

The Pittsburgh Penguins lacked urgency against the Canadiens Saturday.

Keith Kinkaid continues the winning ways for the Boston Bruins.

Panthers’ No. 1 defenseman Aaron Ekblad returned from his LTIR stint on Saturday.

The New York Islanders beat the Blue Jackets in OT off a Zach Parise winner.

Philadelphia Flyers lose to the Ottawa Senators partly because of their special teams play.

The Calgary Flames ended a seven-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Jets.

Börje Salming is now an inspiration to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Claude Giroux returned to Philadelphia for the first time since he signed with the Senators.

Sidney Crosby says that parity throughout the league is up.

Blake Coleman was fined for a slew footing incident against the Jets.