Canucks GM Patrik Allvin comments on the Kevin Lankinen signing
Photo credit: John Russell/Nashville Predators
While it seemed in recent weeks that both sides were going to go separate directions due to salary reasons, the Canucks were able to get a deal done with unrestricted free agent goaltender Kevin Lankinen, signing him for one-year at $875,000.
Lankinen will more than likely start the season on the Canucks' roster because of
Thatcher Demko's recovery from injury and will form a tandem with
Arturs Silovs.
After the news was made public, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin
commented on the signing, saying that Lankinen has size and a skillset that they like to have in their goaltenders.
"Kevin is an experienced NHL player who will add to our depth in goal," said Allvin. "He had a solid season last year in Nashville and has the size and skillset we like in a netminder. We look forward to getting him here to start working with our group."
Lankinen, 29, appeared in 24 games for the Predators last season where he had a record of 11-6-0 with a 2.82 goals against average, a .908 save percentage and one shutout.
It's unclear when Lankinen will report to Canucks camp, but it'll likely be either today or tomorrow, which could put him on track to play in either Friday or Saturday's preseason games against Seattle and Calgary, respectively.
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