I will have the last laugh, one day!

I actually screamed "yes" when McBaby scored, and then thought to myself, what's wrong with you?
- Pacificgem

The wife and I kept saying how dirty we felt cheering for Marchand.

Also, so weird to see K Connor get healthy scratched???

I just read Lankinen 5 years 4.5m aav

I just read Lankinen 5 years 4.5m aav
- Retinalz

If true that’s pretty reasonable.

I just read Lankinen 5 years 4.5m aav
- Retinalz

Decent.

Kevin Lankinen signs a five-year extension with the #canucks  carrying a $4.5M AAV.

Huge piece of security for a guy who had to wait all last summer to get a job.

I just read Lankinen 5 years 4.5m aav
- Retinalz

Another steady contract from Allvin

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with goaltender Kevin Lankinen on a 5-year contract extension with a $4.5M AAV.

“Kevin has done a great job for us in net this season,” said Allvin. “Right from the start of the year, he has shown a strong desire to compete and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win hockey games. A good leader and teammate, we wouldn’t be in the position we are in right now without his strong play.”

Lankinen, 29, has appeared in 34 games with Vancouver this year, holding a record of 19-8-7 with a 2.53 goals-against average, a .905 save percentage, and four shutouts. His 19 wins and four shutouts set career highs. In his Canucks debut, Lankinen also became the first goalie in NHL history to start a season 10-0-0 on the road.

The 6’2”, 190 lbs goaltender has appeared in 146 career NHL games over parts of five seasons split between the Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks, posting a record of 64-51-19, a 2.94 goals-against average, a .905 save percentage, along with seven shutouts.

A native of Helsinki, Finland, Lankinen has represented The Lions on multiple occasions, including the 2019 World Championships (Gold), and the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.

Lankinen was originally signed by the Chicago Blackhawks to an entry-level contract as an undrafted free agent on May 21, 2018.

Another steady contract from Allvin
- NewYorkNuck

I wonder what an injured Demko can fetch at the deadline?

Another steady contract from Allvin
- NewYorkNuck

Yup...nice work by Allvin. Demko's career is in jeopardy?

I wonder what an injured Demko can fetch at the deadline?
- Marwood

Nothing worth trading him for. Hold him, let him rehab over the summer, see how he plays next year. Either sign him at a decreased rate/term, or trade him next TDL. Running with Silovs as the backup for a long stretch isn't inspiring.

Yup...nice work by Allvin. Demko's career is in jeopardy?
- Pacificgem

Maybe, but I don't think so. From what I've read Lankinen really fits in well with the team, he likes Vancouver, and the Canucks goalie coach is his coach from Finland or something. The Canucks needed a backup/1B with Demko.. may as well go with the devil you know.

I think Demko can get back to form. You always see players coming off injuries injure something else when they come back part way through the year. They were riding Demko there a bit much. He needs to trade off starts like Boston did last year.

Maybe, but I don't think so. From what I've read Lankinen really fits in well with the team, he likes Vancouver, and the Canucks goalie coach is his coach from Finland or something. The Canucks needed a backup/1B with Demko.. may as well go with the devil you know.

I think Demko can get back to form. You always see players coming off injuries injure something else when they come back part way through the year. They were riding Demko there a bit much. He needs to trade off starts like Boston did last year.
- NewYorkNuck

It's been a terrible year for him, pretty much since last April and he's still dealing with health issues.

It's been a terrible year for him, pretty much since last April and he's still dealing with health issues.
- Pacificgem

I'm seriously starting to question the Canucks medical staff. Maybe they shouldn't have this guy at their top doc

Nothing worth trading him for. Hold him, let him rehab over the summer, see how he plays next year. Either sign him at a decreased rate/term, or trade him next TDL. Running with Silovs as the backup for a long stretch isn't inspiring.
- NewYorkNuck

For the rest of this year it will be a patchwork for sure. I dont think they won't be running Silovs next season. They will grab the next Lanky / Demith veteran UFA goalie.

I wonder what an injured Demko can fetch at the deadline?
- Marwood

Shut him down, rehab him, and trade after he hopefully recovers for a pick next deadline.

Yup...nice work by Allvin. Demko's career is in jeopardy?
- Pacificgem

Actually best case scenario for the Canucks would be him retiring.

Born in Vancouver, moron.
- Marwood

Great prediction on Canada being humiliated by USA Drifty!!

I'm seriously starting to question the Canucks medical staff. Maybe they shouldn't have this guy at their top doc


- NewYorkNuck

Actually best case scenario for the Canucks would be him retiring.
- carsonagenic

That does not at all seem like the best case scenario, I can think of at least two off the top of my head that are better scenarios.

Especially after Trudeau dropped some heat lol


- NewYorkNuck

Ban worthy

Too late, China's already fully infiltrated Canada. Please keep the politics in the political thread.
- Pacificgem

Thank you. Quite the double standard for NYN

Well, Binnington made me eat some crow last night, he is shaky as (frank) but he came up with a couple BIG saves when he needed to. Incredible short tournament, I wasn't really interested in it, and then I was.
- Pacificgem

I never expected that out of him either. But hey, suck it.

Thank you. Quite the double standard for The Society™
- CanuckDon

Fixed that for ya

Fixed that for ya
- NewYorkNuck

I think I missed the joke. Is this some sort of out patient program you guys are taking part in?

I think I missed the joke. Is this some sort of out patient program you guys are taking part in?
- Load Management

It's because it was so funny you can't even get it, like so many of the jokes on here.

Vancouver and it's love affair with back-up goalies.