In a post on social media on Monday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that they've acquired the rights to Kevin Mandolese and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
Mandolese, 23, became a restricted free agent on July 1st and wasn't signed by the Senators before being traded to Colorado. Last season, Mandolese appeared in 23 games for Ottawa's AHL affiliate in Belleville where he had a record of 10-9-2 with a 3.07 goals against average, a .901 save percentage, and one shutout.