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FORT LAUDERDALE — Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov skated Thursday for the first time since getting hurt a week ago in Ottawa. Matthew Tkachuk could join him on the ice tomorrow.

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Canucks Notebook: Lankinen, Silovs, Sprong, Blown Leads & More

The Vancouver Canucks have started the season a disappointing 0-0-2 when they could easily be 2-0-0. They have had leads going into the third period in both games this season and have managed to get outscored 4-1 and squander two points.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 13

3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Kevin Lankinen shines in debut

October is upon us again, a time for scary movies and spooky thrills in preparation for Halloween. Unfortunately, October is also often a time for some scary Vancouver Canucks hockey.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 12

The Statsies: Hughes, Lankinen strong in Canucks’ tough shootout loss

Not an ideal start to the season, but not the worst either. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 3-2 decision in overtime to the Philadelphia Flyers last night, marking a second-consecutive extra-time defeat.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 12

Canucks drop shootout to Flyers after strong start from Lankinen

Game 2 of the Vancouver Canucks season kicks off as the club takes on the highly anticipated NHL debut of Matvei Michkov and the Philadelphia Flyers. Before puck drop, Rogers Arena had a special guest in the house as long-time defenceman Alex Edler was honoured as he signed a one-day contract to retire as a Canuck.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 11

Scenes from morning skate: Canucks scratch Desharnais, start Lankinen vs. Flyers

The Vancouver Canucks will take another shot at picking up their first win of the season when they host the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 11

Kevin Lankinen should start for Canucks vs. Flyers, and that’s okay

After practice on Thursday, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet chose not to confirm his starting goaltender for Friday night’s tilt with the Philadelphia Flyers, his club’s second game of the 2024-25 NHL campaign.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 8

Canucks’ Allvin sees internal drive as reason for optimism in 2024-25

When he met the media following his Vancouver Canucks’ elimination in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers,

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Canucks’ Kevin Lankinen Making His Debut vs. Kraken Tonight

The Vancouver Canucks will feature their newest signing tonight against the Seattle Kraken as Kevin Lankinen is set to don the blue and green for the first time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 26

Scenes from two practices: Canucks skate in two groups at UBC; Lankinen to start Friday in Seattle

The Vancouver Canucks skated in two groups on Thursday afternoon at the University of British Columbia. Basically, the group that is headed for Seattle on Friday night skated on one rink while the remainder skated on a separate sheet.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 23

Kevin Lankinen to wear jersey number 32 with Canucks

Newly signed Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen has officially chosen to wear jersey number 32 for the 2024-25 season, his first season with the Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 23

Canucks can still sail under the salary cap after signing Kevin Lankinen

They say good things come to those who wait, and that notion seems to hold truer for Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin than it does most people.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 23

NHL Notebook: Canucks ink goaltender Kevin Lankinen to one-year deal

On Saturday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Alvin announced that the organization has signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year deal with a $875,000 cap hit through the 2024-25 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / September 22

Vancouver Canucks Sign G Kevin Lankinen

Vancouver Canucks General Manager, Patrik Allvin, announced yesterday afternoon that the Canucks have signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen. The 29-year-old native of Helsinki, Finland, signed a one-year contract worth $875k.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Meet the New Canucks: Kevin Lankinen

The Vancouver Canucks shored up their goaltending on Saturday signing veteran Kevin Lankinen to a one-year contract worth $875,000. With Thatcher Demko

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Unplugged / September 22

NHL goalie swallows his pride after initially rejecting the Vancouver Canucks

The backup goaltender last played with the Nashville Predators and had initially been confronted by the Canucks a couple of weeks ago. However, at the time, it was reported that Lankinen refused the offer because he wanted to make over $1 million.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 21

Canucks sign Kevin Lankinen to one-year, $875,000 contract

The Vancouver Canucks had added a security blanket in net for their current situation. On Saturday, general manager Patrik Allvin announced the team has signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 21

‘A really good NHL goalie’: Canucks’ Tocchet and Allvin excited about Kevin Lankinen signing

After nearly a month of Vancouver Canucks fans being left in the dark regarding the health of Vezina runner-up Thatcher Demko, he met the media on the first day of training camp to address all of the looming injury questions.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Canucks Sign Goaltender Kevin Lankinen to 1-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Saturday afternoon that they have signed free-agent goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year contract worth $875,000.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / September 21

Kevin Lankinen Signs New Deal

Kevin Lankinen agreed to a new contract today, signing with the Vancouver Canucks. The deal is for one year at a surprisingly low $875,000. Lankinen is why coaches pull their hair out.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21

Kevin Lankinen Signs a One-Year Deal with Canucks

Elliotte Friedman is reporting that Vancouver will be signing Kevin Lankinen to a one-year deal for “under $1M…they need some insurance and he provides it.” This news comes not long after Rick Dhaliwal tweeted, “Update today : I believe the Canucks interest in Lankinen is picking up!” The Canucks have been looking for goaltending help for weeks.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 21

Canucks shore up goaltending depth with veteran signing

The Vancouver Canucks are adding some veteran fortification at netminder.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Top five notable UFAs still seeking NHL contracts with training camp looming

These five UFAs could still provide value across the NHL if teams come calling.

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The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 17

Top three NHL unrestricted free-agent goalies still available

Like the positional players, it’s slim pickings.

Exploring the Oilers’ history involving offer sheets

2024 NHL team salary-cap rankings: an introduction

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 6

Five best remaining players in NHL free agency

Most big names and impact players in NHL free agency flew off the board on Day 1. However, some value adds remain to be had as the first week of free agency ends.

Five NHL players who could still be traded this offseason

Top under-the-radar signings of NHL free agency so far

Jets expected to acquire depth defenseman from Hurricanes

Kraken bringing back dependable winger on two-year deal

Oilers unlikely to talk extension with former first-round pick

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / March 3, 2023