Mandolese was released from his professional tryout and assigned to AHL Laval on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Mandolese is one of four goalies going to Laval's camp, so it's possible he may end up playing somewhere else in 2025-26. The 25-year-old has not played at the NHL level since the 2022-23 campaign.

Mandolese agreed to terms on a professional tryout agreement with Montreal, NHL Insider Frank Seravalli reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Mandolese hasn't played in the NHL since the 2022-23 campaign, in which he posted a 1-2-0 record and 3.30 GAA in three appearances for the Senators. Last year, with AHL Colorado, the 25-year-old backstop went 11-6-0 with a .903 save percentage in 19 minor-league outings. Mandolese likely faces an uphill battle to supplant Kaapo Kahkonen or Jakub Dobes as the No. 2 for the Habs.

The Avalanche did not extend a qualify offer to Mandolese, making him an unrestricted free agent, per Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Mandolese held an 11-6-0 record, .903 save percentage and 2.87 GAA over 19 regular-season appearances with AHL Colorado in 2024-25. The 24-year-old netminder was a sixth-round selection by Ottawa in 2018, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him land a two-way deal with a new team when free agency opens.

Mandolese was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Mandolese will be an option for the Eagles in the Calder Cup Playoffs, but Trent Miner could remain the team's No. 1 netminder. The 24-year-old Mandolese had a record of 11-6-0 with a 2.87 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 19 AHL appearances during the regular season.

Mandolese was recalled from AHL Colorado on Friday, Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mandolese spent a few days with the NHL club in early April but hasn't yet appeared in a game for the Avalanche this year. He'll provide additional goaltending depth ahead of the postseason, but it seems unlikely that he'll have much of a role during the Stanley Cup Playoffs as long as Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood are healthy.

Mandolese was loaned to AHL Colorado on Saturday, according to Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Mandolese was recalled Wednesday and was Scott Wedgewood's backup in a 3-2 shootout win over Chicago, giving Mackenzie Blackwood the night off to rest. Mandolese has a 10-6-0 record with a 2.86 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 17 AHL games this season.

Mandolese was elevated from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Mandolese's elevation to the NHL roster could be an indication that Mackenzie Blackwood or Scott Wedgewood will be unavailable versus Chicago on Wednesday. With a back-to-back on the schedule, it's possible that Mandolese will get into his first NHL games since the 2022-23 campaign, when he was with the Senators.

Mandolese was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Mandolese filled the backup role in goal during Alexandar Georgiev's absence, but the former did not play during his brief stint in the NHL. With Georgiev healthy after winning Thursday against the Capitals, Mandolese heads back to the AHL ranks until the big club has another injury concern in goal.

Mandolese was called up from AHL Colorado on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Mandolese figures to back up Justus Annunen on Monday with Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) landing on IR. The 24-year-old Mandolese last played in the NHL in 2022, when he went 1-2-0 with a .916 save percentage in three games with the Senators.

Mandolese was put on waivers Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Mandolese posted a 3.07 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 23 contests with AHL Belleville in 2023-24. The 24-year-old appeared in three NHL games with Ottawa in 2022-23, in which he went 1-2-0 with a 3.30 GAA and a .916 save percentage. He will probably begin the 2024-25 campaign in the minors with AHL Colorado.