"Zach is a young goaltender with NHL games under his belt," said Waddell. "Adding Zach helps improve our organizational depth in the crease."
Sawchenko, 24, made his first seven career NHL appearances with San Jose in 2021-22, earning a 1-2-1 record, 3.35 goals-against average and .901 save percentage. The 6'1", 183-pound netminder also posted a 4-10-0 record, 4.03 goals-against average and .877 save percentage in 14 AHL games with the San Jose Barracuda. Sawchenko has earned an 11-17-2 record, 3.30 goals-against average, .897 save percentage and one shutout in 32 career AHL appearances, all with the Barracuda. He has also played 20 career ECHL games with the Allen Americans, registering a 13-4-3 record, 2.42 goals-against average, .928 save percentage and two shutouts. The Calgary, Alta., native has represented Canada at numerous international tournaments, including the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and 2015 IIHF Under-18 World Championship.
