Kevin Connauton

Kevin Connauton

34-Year-Old DefensemanD
Utah Hockey Club
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a two-year, two-way contract with Utah HC in July of 2024.
Waived for AHL demotion
DUtah Hockey Club  Minors
September 30, 2024
Connauton was put on waivers Monday for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Tucson.
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Connauton collected three goals and 18 points across 61 regular-season contests with AHL Ontario in 2023-24. The 34-year-old defender has 28 goals and 80 points over 360 career NHL contests. Assuming he doesn't get claimed off waivers, he could be a call-up option for Utah in the 2024-25 campaign.
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Connauton struggled to break into the lineup on a deep Colorado roster last year, going pointless in four games. He was, however, productive with AHL Colorado, racking up 27 points in 38 outings. Connauton had to settle for a tryout offer from the Panthers, so there's no guarantee he'll suit up in the NHL during the 2020-21 regular season. He does have 314 games of NHL experience to his name, so the Panthers would be wise to hold onto him even if it's only in a rotational depth role. Fantasy managers can leave Connauton off their teams, as he's not likely to produce enough offense to warrant a roster spot.
Connauton was unable to replicate his 21-point campaign from 2017-18, producing only eight points in 50 contests last year. The Coyotes flipped the defender to the Avalanche for Carl Soderberg in June 2019, giving Connauton a fresh start. Connauton found himself a healthy scratch at times in 2018-19, and that may continue with the Avs, as they aim to go young on defense. The journeyman will likely start the year in the lineup given injuries to veterans Erik Johnson and Ian Cole, but it will be up to Connauton to prove he deserves to play when the two defenders return.
Connauton was set to become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2018-19 campaign but Coyotes GM John Chayka bestowed a two-year, $2.75 million extension on him in July after the blueliner achieved career-best numbers across the board in his fifth NHL season. In addition to lighting the lamp 11 times on a 10.8 shooting percentage, Connauton maintained a tidy plus-3 rating to complement 116 hits and 72 blocked shots. Since he's been associated with 11 teams between five league levels over the last 12 years, KC qualifies as a late bloomer, though Arizona will take what it can get from the rugged two-way defenseman in 2018-19.
Connauton came to the Coyotes in midseason last year, and he performed admirably in a fairly limited role. The 26-year-old will find it tough to carve out a meaningful role on a revamped team that also brought in Alex Goligoski. Still, the 2009 third-round pick totaled five goals and 12 assists last year – four tallies and five helpers with the ‘Yotes – to go along with 60 PIM, which is decent when you consider his unfavorable ice time (16:34 average between Columbus and Arizona). The numbers are certainly not eye-popping, which may leave Connauton unclaimed come draft day, especially without an established pairing coming into the 2016-17 year, but it's worth noting that the former AHL All-Star has intriguing shooting ability from the blue line.
With a number of adjustments happening on the blue line in Dallas, Connauton has the opportunity to take on a much larger role in his sophomore year. He's pencilled in as the Stars' sixth man on the back end and his points-per-60 minutes of play (0.87) suggest that he could expand on his one-goal, seven-assist performance (36 games) last season. But there are no guarantees he'll win that gig given the number of other young defenseman in the Dallas system that are looking to grab that full-time slot. Coach Lindy Ruff seemed to see his potential last season, playing him over veteran Aaron Rome last year. But he'll have to deliver on that potential to earn a regular spot and be worthy of fantasy consideration.
Connauton arrived at the trade deadline last year in a deal that sent Derek Roy to Vancouver and immediately impressed Dallas management with his play for the team's AHL affiliate. He's being mentioned as an option for Dallas' third pairing as training camp nears and his puck moving ability and powerful shot could fit in well on the second power-play unit if he makes the team.
Connauton is one of the Canucks’ top defensive prospects. The 22-year old blueliner totaled 33 points (13 G, 20 A) in his second season at the AHL level. At 6-1 and 195 pounds, Connauton has good size, but he’s not known for being a very physical player. His specialty lies in his offensive skillset, as his booming shot is an ideal fit for the power play. After two seasons in the AHL, Connauton could get a look with the Canucks this year, but he’s still probably a year or two away from being a full-time contributor.
Connauton is fresh off his first season for Manitoba of the AHL with 11 goals, 12 assists and 51 penalty minutes in 73 games. The Canucks' 2009 third-round pick profiles as an offensive-minded blueliner who should be a power-play contributor down the line, but at 21 years old, he'll need some more time honing his skills at the AHL level before getting a legitimate shot in Vancouver.
Connauton was selected by the Canucks in the third round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He’s an offensive-minded defenseman who thrives on the power play with his big shot. The 20-year-old blueliner showed off those offensive skills in his first season with Vancouver of the WHL, finishing with 72 points (24 G, 48 A) in 69 games. Look for Connauton to get some seasoning at the AHL level, but keeper leagues should already be taking notice of this up-and-coming prospect.
The Canucks selected Connauton in the third round of the 2009 draft. At 6-1, 180, he's a big body who the Canucks think can develop into a solid blueliner. The 19-year-old showed flashes of an offensive game with Western Michigan University last season, totaling 18 points in 40 games. He has already signed with the Vancouver Giants of the WHL for the 2009-10 season and will likely need a few years of seasoning at the lower levels before making a splash with the Canucks.
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Inks two-way deal
DUtah Hockey Club  Minors
July 1, 2024
Connauton signed a two-year, two-way contract with Utah HC on Monday, per Darren Dreger of TSN.
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Placed on waivers
DLos Angeles Kings  Minors
October 1, 2023
Connauton was waived Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
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Sent to Kings
DLos Angeles Kings  Minors
June 6, 2023
Connauton was traded to Los Angeles on Tuesday as part of three-team deal with Philadelphia and Columbus.
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Cut by Philly
DPhiladelphia Flyers  Minors
October 7, 2022
Connauton was placed on waivers Friday, Sam Carchidi of Philly Hockey Now reports.
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Ready to rock
DPhiladelphia Flyers  Minors
September 22, 2022
Connauton (leg) will participate in an intrasquad scrimmage Friday, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports.
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