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Reznor Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Solid deal. I was thinking 1.2, so it saves a bit of cap. Management is banking on him performing as he did in the playoffs - or, hopefully - even better. And if he does, it will be an interesting conversation in a year or two when Demko's contract will be up for renewal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rip The Mesh Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Vancouver Canucks breakout goalie Arturs Silovs has a big task ahead of him later this month before heading to Canada for training camp. The netminder is trying to help Latvia qualify for the next Winter Olympics. The qualification tournament will take place in Riga, Latvia, from August 29 to September 1. Silovs and Latvia are up against France, Slovenia, and Ukraine in their pool. The top team from that group will earn a spot in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. The young goalie spoke to Latvian media outlet Sporta Centrs about the upcoming challenge. All quotes have been translated from Latvian to English. “We did not get to play at home for a year and a half,” started Silovs. “There will be good support, and we need to make Latvia happy. Every day is a new day. Go one step at a time, work, and then everything will come.” Silovs has helped his country achieve fantastic results during international competitions in the past. He backstopped the nation to a bronze medal at the 2023 IIHF World Championships, earning tournament MVP honours along the way. Latvia upset the USA in the bronze medal game. The ensuing celebration back in Riga was epic, and Silovs was treated like a national hero. The 23-year-old will face a new challenge next season as he’s expected to be a full-time NHLer for the first time. He enjoyed a breakout performance during last year’s playoffs, helping the Canucks stretch a very good Edmonton Oilers team to seven games in the second round. Silovs was thrust into action after injuries to both of the Canucks top-two goalies. He made the most of his opportunity, including becoming the youngest goalie in franchise history to earn a series-clinching win. The organization did bring in Jiri Patera, who will challenge Silovs in training camp, but the Latvian goalie is expected to start the season in the NHL. Silovs is expected to be joined by Canucks teammate Teddy Blueger for Olympic qualification as Latvian Public Media is reporting all eligible Latvian NHL players have agreed to play. Blueger was born in Latvia’s capital, Riga, and has competed for the national team in the past. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rip The Mesh Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 (edited) Mr. Everything.... Edited August 28 by Rip The Mesh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuin Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/canucks-with-thatcher-demko-already-questionable-is-silovs-also-hurt-9448990?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Edited August 29 by CaptainQuin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Sounds like the Canucks goalies are having knee issues. Have to wonder if this news along with Demmers influenced the haste decision to move Clark up into a different role and move Torenius to the current one. Clark is a demanding coach and perhaps his way of having goalies train and work is leading to injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) It doesn't sound too bad. I would think he'll be fine for the start of the season. You never know; This could be a tactical move ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ to keep him safe for Canucks start of season. Edited August 29 by Rip The Mesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Demko & Silovs injured heading into camp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure961089 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) It makes you wonder if goalies should be exempt from a hard Summer of training. They're the only players that play the full 60 mins. So much pressure from Tocchet to have his players ready for the season. Maybe backfired, Yikes. Edited August 29 by Pure961089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comox Blaster Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 I played men's hockey for over 30 years,(goalkeeper) not evenly close to the caliber of these guys. Now in my 60's my knees are paying the price. Stiff in the morning, stairs are a workout. So, I can imagine the wear and tear on these guys knees practicing or playing almost daily. Agree, that teams certainly have to give their goalkeepers a special consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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