It's confirmed for Arturs Silovs and the Canucks
Since the Canucks playoff run ended, there had been lots of rumblings and speculation regarding Arturs Silovs' role with the team. It finally saw some clarity.
Silovs led the Canucks through the Nashville Predators and held his own against the Edmonton Oilers, outplaying a way more experienced enemy in Stuart Skinner. There was doubt over the summer as to whether or not Silovs had secured the backup job, but when he signed his new deal, Allvin showed reassurance, confirming that it would be his job to lose.
Thatcher Demko's unavailability changes the plans
As the Thatcher Demko situation develops, the Canucks will have to determine whether or not they will make another goaltending hire. However, one thing that's confirmed is that Arturs Silovs is expected to be the team's starter on opening night.
The latest reports are �'hopeful'' that Demko will be back for their regular season debut, but in what capacity? Silovs will once again have to defend the Canucks' honours until the team's number-one netminder is back at 100%.
Whether or not the Canucks sign another goalie to back-up Silovs will be entirely up to Demko. Allvin may opt to sign a veteran if Demko doesn't miss too long, or on the contrary they might aim to sign one of the top remaining free agent if he's kept out for a longer period of time.
Should the Canucks run through the beginning of the season with Silovs and Jiri Patera? Or should they sign a goaltender to back Silovs up just in case?
| POLL | ||
What's the safest play for the Canucks? | ||
| Go with Silovs and Patera until Demko returns | 145 | 49.8 % |
| Sign an experienced back up right now | 146 | 50.2 % |
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