Matiss Kivlenieks

28-Year-Old GoalieG
 Free Agent  
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$Signed a two-year contract extension with the Blue Jackets in October of 2020.
Passes away at age 24
GFree Agent
July 5, 2021
Kivlenieks passed away at the age of 24 on Sunday.
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman released the following statement regarding Kivlenieks' death: "The National Hockey League was saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks. On behalf of the NHL family, we extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates in both the Blue Jackets organization and his native country of Latvia. His love for life and passion for the game will be deeply missed by all those who have been fortunate to have him as a teammate and a friend."
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Kivlenieks made his NHL debut in 2019-20, posting a 1-1-2 record, a 2.95 GAA and an .898 save percentage in six outings. He also added a 2.96 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 20 appearances with AHL Cleveland. He's the Blue Jackets' No. 3 goalie, so he'll likely spend the bulk of 2020-21 on the taxi squad. Fantasy managers outside of the deepest formats won't need tp consider Kivlenieks' services, but he'll be an insurance policy for those who roster either Joonas Korpisalo or Elvis Merzlikins.
Kivlenieks made his pro debut last season with AHL Cleveland, and while the 21-year-old struggled at times, posting a 3.21 GAA and .891 save percentage in 43 games, he also showed flashes of NHL upside, although he never got a chance to show it in the NHL despite a number of brief call-ups. A lanky 6-foot-2, Kivlenieks still has a long way to go in his development, but with both Sergei Bobrovsky and Joonas Korpisalo in the final years of their current contracts, a path to a regular spot in the Blue Jackets' net could open up for Kivlenieks if he takes a big step forward in 2018-19.
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Assigned to minor-league affiliate
GColumbus Blue Jackets  Free Agent
May 8, 2021
Kivlenieks was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Saturday.
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Starting Saturday
GColumbus Blue Jackets  Free Agent
May 7, 2021
Kivlenieks will get the starting nod for Saturday's home game against Detroit, Alison Lukan of The Athletic reports.
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Fades late against Detroit
GColumbus Blue Jackets  Free Agent
May 7, 2021
Kivlenieks stopped 31 of 34 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings.
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Taking on Detroit
GColumbus Blue Jackets  Free Agent
May 6, 2021
Kivlenieks will start between the pipes in Friday's home game versus the Red Wings, Alison Lukan of The Athletic reports.
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Reverts to taxi squad
GColumbus Blue Jackets  Free Agent
May 5, 2021
Kivlenieks was reassigned to the taxi squad after Wednesday's game versus the Predators.
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