Trade: Vancouver Canucks Officially Welcome 22-Year-Old Former First Round Pick to the Organization
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With out wasting anytime after the trade, the Vancouver Canucks officially welcome 22-year-old former first round pick Chase Stillman to the organization.
Coming into the offseason, the Vancouver Canucks had a very hard decision to make with the multiple goalies they have in their organization.
They quickly made the choice to re-sign All-Star netminder Thatcher Demko to a four-year contract, basically sealing Silovs' fate with the team, leaving no real slot for him at the NHL level..
This fact was reinforced by the recent eye-opening comments made by President Jim Rutherford, who did not mince words about the situation, saying that in all likelihood - Silovs future in the NHL is not with Vancouver.
We have some very, very good young goalies coming. Right now in our development camp, we've got Young and we've got Medvedev; those two guys are going to be very good NHL goalies someday.
We've got things lined up here. Our plan going forward, right now, is to go with Demko and Lankinen. As well as Silovs played, he could be the odd guy out. He's not waiver exempt anymore.
So, we're going to have to deal with that here in the offseason, but we feel very fortunate where we are with goaltenders.
We've got things lined up here. Our plan going forward, right now, is to go with Demko and Lankinen. As well as Silovs played, he could be the odd guy out. He's not waiver exempt anymore.
So, we're going to have to deal with that here in the offseason, but we feel very fortunate where we are with goaltenders.
Vancouver Canucks Welcome New Forward Prospect Chase Stillman to the Organization
After weeks of rumors speculating about his future with the Vancouver Canucks, the rumors were quickly rumors were quickly confirmed after it was announced on Sunday they traded Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburg Penguins.
In return, the Canucks got 22-year-old former first round pick Chase Stillman and a Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick, who the team wasted no time in welcoming to the team.
New to the squad.
Welcome to the #Canucks, Chase!
Welcome to the #Canucks, Chase!
The St. Louis Missouri native was drafted in Round one, #29 overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils.
Despite his high draft ranking, Stillman has still yet to see any NHL time, playing three season in the AHL, two for the Utica Comets and one for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Vancouver hopes this change of scenery is going to be exactly what he needs to take his game tot he next level.
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