Canucks and the goaltending market: Patrik Allvin has officially made an offer
With the Vancouver Canucks facing injury issues with their top two goaltenders, Thatcher Demko and Arturs Silovs, General Manager Patrik Allvin has reportedly extended a contract offer to 29 year old Finnish goaltender Kevin Lankinen.
Lankinen, a veteran goaltender who brings a solid resume of 112 NHLthe Chicago Blackhawks, and the Nashville Predators, along with multiple seasons in the SM-Liiga and the AHL, could be a valuable addition to the Canucks' roster to provide depth at the goaltender position, even if all 3 goalies are eventually healthy.
The move comes likely as a precautionary measure, given the uncertainty surrounding Thatcher Demko and Arturs Silovs. According to Vancouver Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, the offer to Lankinen is currently pending, as the goaltender is exploring other opportunities before making his decision final.
In some positive news for Canucks fans, Dhaliwal also confirmed that Thatcher Demko has returned to the ice and is skating, signaling a potential return to full health with the NHL season in the crosshairs. This development could influence the team's goaltending plans as they navigate the early part of the season.
For now, the Canucks' goaltending situation remains in flux, but the potential addition of Lankinen could provide much-needed stability as they await the full recovery of their top netminders.
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Do you think goaltending depth (Lankinen) is the best route to spend the last portion of the Canucks cap space? | ||
| Yes | 166 | 69.7 % |
| No | 72 | 30.3 % |
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