Confirmed Signing with Link: [VAN] G Kevin Lankinen signs with the Canucks (1 year, $875k)

[Canucks LB]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837583069307646176

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837585274341146885

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[Canucks LB]

This is honestly pretty significant news for Vancouver, this means that demko is going to need some more time most likely, and they wanted more depth for goaltending.

I think the worst thing about this is maybe the lack of trust in silovs

 

[Three On Zero]

This is honestly pretty significant news for Vancouver, this means that demko is going to need some more time most likely, and they wanted more depth for goaltending.

I think the worst thing about this is maybe the lack of trust in silovs

I think it’s insurance to let Demko settle in slowly, Silovs was ok in a small sample size but I don’t think he’s ready for full time NHL duty

 

[Canucks LB]

I think it’s insurance to let Demko settle in slowly, Silovs was ok in a small sample size but I don’t think he’s ready to full time NHL duty

Does not exactly show him a ton of confidence, I do wonder if he struggled at training camps or something?

 

[LOFIN]

Kinda shows where Demko is TBH. I think Silovs proved in the playoffs that he deserves to be a legit #2 this season. But Lankinen has also been a very good backup for the last few years. Kinda surprised he was still available. I don't think this is a desperation move from him though, surely there were other teams interested.

 

[Three On Zero]

Does not exactly show him a ton of confidence, I do wonder if he struggled at training camps or something?

9 games under his belt (regular season), you don’t want to derail what seems like good progression by a 23 year old. He still needs to adapt to NHL talent and get more time training with the big leagues. Smart move to get some insurance if he struggles.

 

[Canucks LB]

9 games under his belt (regular season), you don’t want to derail what seems like good progression by a 23 year old. He still needs to adapt to NHL talent and get more time training with the big leagues. Smart move to get some insurance if he struggles.

It could also mean that he still dealing with a little bit of an injury. Also, let’s not forget he got hurt as well.

 

[Three On Zero]

Kinda shows where Demko is TBH. I think Silovs proved in the playoffs that he deserves to be a legit #2 this season. But Lankinen has also been a very good backup for the last few years. Kinda surprised he was still available. I don't think this is a desperation move from him though, surely there were other teams interested.

Lankinen was offered a sub 1m contract earlier, he refused and was holding out to get a minimum of 1m. Interest in him has to be low

It could also mean that he still dealing with a little bit of an injury. Also, let’s not forget he got hurt as well.

Likely, he was reported to be working through it just a couple weeks ago.

 

[CraigBillington]

Does not exactly show him a ton of confidence, I do wonder if he struggled at training camps or something?

I think it's more that Lankinen has proven a lot more, while Silovs has 19 games. Not going to throw a starters role at a guy with that little experience on a team that wants to go deep this year.

 

[Canucks LB]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837588338746052740

Done

 

[Jumptheshark]

safety net for Demko

 

[Canucks LB]

That contract is amazing, under 1 million unreal, at the start of free agency he was looking for 2.5 for three years + apparently

 

[Three On Zero]

Good failsafe for Silovs.

Demko, Lankinen, Silovs

Not terrible depth to have

 

[LOFIN]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837588338746052740

Done

That's a great deal for Canucks. Lankinen has proven to be a good backup, and getting him for less than 1M.

There's an asset to be traded there, if Demko and Silovs are going to be their tandem this year. Because someone will be looking for a goalie...

 

[Three On Zero]

That's a great deal for Canucks. Lankinen has proven to be a good backup, and getting him for less than 1M.

There's an asset to be traded there, if Demko and Silovs are going to be their tandem this year. Because someone will be looking for a goalie...

If he exceeds, you can probably squeeze a 2nd or defenceman from a desperate team

 

[BWJM]

Surprised they got him for that cheap. Was there zero market for him, or did he really want to be in Vancouver?

 

[cc]

Good insurance.
Lankinen held out as long as possible but was probably only offered a PTO by other teams if I had to guess.

 

[Three On Zero]

Sprong and Lankinen could give Vancouver some interesting TDL moves

 

[cc]

Surprised they got him for that cheap. Was there zero market for him, or did he really want to be in Vancouver?

I think there was no market for him considering that it was reported that he rejected Canucks offers prior. Looks like Allvin just waited him out and he caved

 

[Fatass]

Demko insurance

 

[Vitto79]

Well I’m not drafting Demko this year

 

[Fatass]

That’s all it cost? Wow! This guy will win 30+ behind that Canucks roster. Steal of the summer.

 

[Kingsfan1]

Real good pickup for the Canucks .

 

[BWJM]

I'm wondering about Demko right now, does he start the year on IR? With the way things are shaping up it looks like Juulsen will be 7th d-man and he really impressed me to end the year, Friedman would be the odd man out if they run 3 goalies. This is completely my opinion but this is how I'd shape the lineup out.

Heinen-Miller-Boeser
DeBrusk-Pettersson-Sprong
Joshua-Blueger-Garland
Hogland-Suter-Sherwood
Sammy Blias

Hughes-Hronek
Soucy-Myers
Forbort-Desharnais
Juulsen/Friedman

Silvos
Lankinen

 

[Brookbank]

This is honestly pretty significant news for Vancouver, this means that demko is going to need some more time most likely, and they wanted more depth for goaltending.

I think the worst thing about this is maybe the lack of trust in silovs

I personally believe Silovs also has a nagging injury. Just the way he was left off the Latvia team and the noise around it