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Confirmed Signing with Link: [VAN] G Kevin Lankinen signs with the Canucks (1 year, $875k)
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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 the worst thing about this is maybe the lack of trust in silovs
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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
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Does not exactly show him a ton of confidence, I do wonder if he struggled at training camps or something?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Likely, he was reported to be working through it just a couple weeks ago.
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.
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That contract is amazing, under 1 million unreal, at the start of free agency he was looking for 2.5 for three years + apparently
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Good failsafe for Silovs.
Demko, Lankinen, Silovs
Not terrible depth to have
Demko, Lankinen, Silovs
Not terrible depth to have
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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...
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Surprised they got him for that cheap. Was there zero market for him, or did he really want to be in Vancouver?
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Sprong and Lankinen could give Vancouver some interesting TDL moves
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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
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That’s all it cost? Wow! This guy will win 30+ behind that Canucks roster. Steal of the summer.
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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
Heinen-Miller-Boeser
DeBrusk-Pettersson-Sprong
Joshua-Blueger-Garland
Hogland-Suter-Sherwood
Sammy Blias
Hughes-Hronek
Soucy-Myers
Forbort-Desharnais
Juulsen/Friedman
Silvos
Lankinen
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I personally believe Silovs also has a nagging injury. Just the way he was left off the Latvia team and the noise around it
