| Aug. 23, 2024 |
Chrona was sent to Nashville from San Jose along with David Edstrom and a conditional first-round pick in 2025 in exchange for Yaroslav Askarov, Nolan Burke and a 2025 third-round selection Friday. - Chrona saw his first NHL action in 2023-24 for the bottom-dwelling Sharks, going 1-6-1 with a 4.71 GAA and an .859 save percentage. He will likely start the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Milwaukee, as the Predators are set between the pipes with Juuse Saros and Scott Wedgewood. |
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| March 21, 2024 |
Chrona was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Thursday. - Chrona's demotion comes on the heels of a four-game losing streak during which he posted a 4.83 GAA and .854 save percentage. In a corresponding move, the Sharks activated Mackenzie Blackwood (groin) off injured reserve. As such, Chrona likely will finish the year in the minors with the Barracuda. |
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| March 19, 2024 |
Chrona will guard the road net against the Predators Tuesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. - Chrona allowed three goals on 19 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Columbus, making it his third straight loss. The 23-year-old is still trying to figure out his game at the big club level, recording an .869 save percentage and a 1-5-1 record in eight starts. He will have a tough task tonight against Nashville who's currently holding onto the number one wild card spot in the Western Conference. |
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| March 16, 2024 |
Chrona allowed three goals on 19 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets. - It was a tough night for Chrona, who allowed a goal in the first period and two more in the second en route to his third consecutive loss. The 23-year-old Chrona has struggled in his first NHL stint, going 1-5-1 with an .869 save percentage and 4.23 GAA with Mackenzie Blackwood (groin) sidelined. Devin Cooley will start Sunday in the second leg of a back-to-back and Chrona could soon be relegated to backup duties, with Wedgewood returning as soon as Tuesday in Nashville. |
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| March 15, 2024 |
Chrona will patrol the visiting crease versus Columbus on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. - Chrona has lost his last two games, giving up eight goals on 71 shots (.887 save percentage). Chrona is currently the No. 1 goaltender with the Sharks, but he could be spending more time on the bench as Mackenzie Blackwood (groin) could return as early as Tuesday versus Nashville. Chrona is 9-18-3 with a 3.48 GAA and an .899 save percentage. The Blue Jackets have scored 144 goals this season, lowest in the NHL. |
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| March 14, 2024 |
Chrona will start Thursday on the road against Pittsburgh, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. - Chrona was excellent in his last start, stopping 38 of 41 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Flyers on Tuesday. The 22-year-old has recorded an .879 save percentage and a 1-3-1 record in six games played this season. He'll draw into a road matchup with a desperate Penguins team which is 16-12-4 at home this year. |
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| March 12, 2024 |
Chrona was the first off the ice in Tuesday's practice and will start on the road against the Flyers, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. - Chrona notched his first NHL win Saturday against the Senators, stopping 31 of 32 shots en route to a 2-1 victory. The 23-year-old has an .864 save percentage and a 1-2-1 record this season. He will have a tough task tonight against a current playoff team that's 16-13-3 at home. |
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| March 9, 2024 |
Chrona is set to start at home against Ottawa on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. - Chrona has gone 0-2-1 with a 5.83 GAA and an .830 save percentage in four contests with the Sharks this season. He stopped just 26 of 33 shots en route to a 7-2 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. Ottawa ranks 13th offensively with 3.23 goals per game, but the Senators are a little less intimidating after trading Vladimir Tarasenko to Florida on Wednesday and losing Josh Norris (shoulder) to injury. |
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| March 8, 2024 |
Chrona was assigned to AHL San Jose on Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. - Chrona was sent down in order to make him eligible for the AHL playoffs. The 23-year-old has had a rough showing in four games with the Sharks this year, recording an .830 save percentage and an 0-2-1 record. Look for Chrona to be recalled prior to Saturday's game against Ottawa. |
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| March 7, 2024 |
Chrona will get the nod Thursday against the Islanders at home, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. - Chrona was stellar in his last game Saturday against the Stars, stopping 36 of 38 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss. The 23-year-old has had a rough start to his NHL career, recording an .851 save percentage while allowing 10 goals on 67 shots through three appearances. He'll likely remain with the big club until Mackenzie Blackwood (groin) is ready to return. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Chrona will defend the road net Saturday versus the Stars, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - According to Max Miller of The Hockey News, Kaapo Kahkonen will get the second half of San Jose's back-to-back Sunday in Minnesota. The 23-year-old Chrona has permitted eight goals on 29 shots in two NHL outings this season. The Stars rank fifth in the league this campaign with 3.55 goals per contest. |
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| Feb. 28, 2024 |
Chrona was summoned from AHL San Jose on Wednesday. - Chrona has a 3.51 GAA and an .892 save percentage in 24 AHL contests as well as a 9.50 GAA and a .724 save percentage in two outings with the Sharks this season. He's with the big club because Mackenzie Blackwood (undisclosed) was hurt Tuesday and put on injured reserve Wednesday. |
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| Dec. 30, 2023 |
Per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, Chrona was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Saturday. - Chrona was recalled Wednesday and made his first NHL start Thursday versus the Oilers. The 23-year-old goaltender gave up four goals on 12 shots before he was pulled, but he did not get a lot of support from his teammates as he didn't give up a bad goal. Mackenzie Blackwood was day-to-day with an illness and is likely ready to return to action with Kaapo Kahkonen as his backup. |
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| Dec. 28, 2023 |
Chrona will be between the home pipes versus Edmonton on Thursday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports. - Chrona will make his first career NHL start as Kaapo Kahkonen started Wednesday and Mackenzie Blackwood is out of action with an illness. Chrona gave up four goals on 17 shots in relief of Blackwood versus Pittsburgh on Nov. 4. He has spent most of the season in the AHL, where he was 3-6-2 with a 3.35 GAA and .900 save percentage. Chrona will not have an easy matchup versus Connor McDavid and the Oilers, who are seventh in NHL scoring, averaging 3.43 goals per game. |
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| Dec. 27, 2023 |
Chrona was elevated from AHL San Jose on Wednesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - Chrona's promotion comes as Mackenzie Blackwood was reportedly missing from practice, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. The Sharks, haven't provided any official details yet but fantasy players shouldn't be expecting to see Chrona between the pipes against the Kings on Wednesday regardless. |
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| Nov. 7, 2023 |
Chrona was assigned to AHL San Jose on Monday. - Chrona surrendered four goals on 17 shots in relief after Mackenzie Blackwood was pulled in a 10-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. Chrona's return to the minors indicates that Kaapo Kahkonen (upper body) will be available to return Tuesday versus Philadelphia. |
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| Nov. 5, 2023 |
Chrona stopped 13 of 17 shots in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Penguins. - No goalie seems to have what it takes to solve the defensive problems the Sharks have. Chrona held his own decently well in the second half of the contest. He's up with the Sharks while Kaapo Kahkonen (upper body) is hurt, but the team would be better off limiting his playing time so as not to crush his confidence. The Sharks are back in action at home Tuesday versus the Flyers. |
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| Nov. 3, 2023 |
Chrona was recalled from AHL San Jose on Friday. - Chrona will join the Sharks and likely dress as the backup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh. Kaapo Kahkonen (upper body) was injured Thursday and is considered questionable for Saturday. Chrona made his professional debut this season and owns an .871 save percentage in four AHL appearances. |
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| April 10, 2023 |
Chrona signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks on Monday. - Chrona posted a 22-9-0 record with a 2.19 GAA and a .916 save percentage in 32 games with the University of Denver during the 2022-23 season. He was originally selected by Tampa Bay in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The Sharks acquired him in exchange for Fredrik Claesson on April 12, 2021. |
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