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The Vancouver Canucks look to have solidified their goaltending situation for Tuesday’s season opener against the Edmonton Oilers. Thatcher Demko will begin the season on injured reserve; Kevin Lankinen will likely start, with recent waiver claim Leevi Meriläinen serving as his backup.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28

Canucks Sign Chris Driedger To PTO

09/28/2026: The Canucks have elected not to extend Driedger a contract offer in advance of the start of the regular season, and have instead released him from his PTO, per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK TV.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 3

Scenes from Canucks summer skate: Goaltender Chris Driedger joins group for split session

After a large 30-player scrimmage on Wednesday, the Vancouver Canucks split into two separate groups for Thursday’s session at Rogers Arena. The first

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NHL News / Professor Press Box / August 27

Chris Driedger Gives the Canucks’ Goalie Room an Interesting Problem

Chris Driedger signing a professional tryout with the Vancouver Canucks isn't exactly the kind of move that gets anybody excited in August. It's a PTO.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27

Canucks Sign Chris Driedger To PTO

The Vancouver Canucks are bringing a netminder back from Russia to see if he can offer additional goaltending depth for the 2026-27 season. According to a team announcement, the Canucks have signed Chris Driedger to a professional tryout agreement.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 27

Canucks sign Chris Driedger to PTO

The Vancouver Canucks made their latest offseason move on Thursday, signing veteran goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout opportunity for the 2026-27 preseason. At 32, Driedger last played in the NHL in 2023-24.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / August 27

Canucks sign goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout contract

Just over a month away from the start of the NHL season, the Vancouver Canucks have added some insurance to their goaltending room. On Thursday morning, Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced the club has signed veteran goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout contract.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / November 24

Jets Should Consider Reuniting With Hometown Goalie Chris Driedger During Crease Crisis

The Winnipeg Jets have a crease crisis currently, and a reunion with a Winnipegger could be a good stop-gap to lessening its severity. That Winnipegger is Chris Driedger, who was playing for the Kontinental Hockey League’s Traktor Chelyabinsk this season but on Sunday, came to an agreement with the club to terminate his contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3, 2025

Friedman: Oilers set to change goalie coaches, trying to find new backup for Stuart Skinner

As the Edmonton Oilers have continued to evaluate the goaltending market, it’s becoming clearer what the team is looking to do. Rumours have swirled about the team making changes after falling in the Stanley Cup Final, where the team’s goaltending was a letdown.

Winnipeg Jets News / Hockey Latest / June 17, 2025

Winnipeg Jets Goaltender Walks Away from the Team and Signs Overseas

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Chris Driedger has decided to walk away from the team and head overseas, signing a contract with a team in Russia. The time has come to say goodbye to one of the Winnipeg Jets' goaltenders, as Chris Driedger has decided to leave the team and sign a contract overseas in Russia.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Winnipeg Jets News / House of Hockey / June 2, 2025

Veteran Jets goalie unexpectedly walks away from NHL

Chris Driedger has been in the NHL for quite some time, but now, he's making the surprise decision to walk away from the league, signing with the KHL.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / March 31, 2025

Winnipeg Jets Recall Chris Driedger & Jaret Anderson-Dolan

The Winnipeg Jets announced today that the team has recalled forward Jaret Anderson-Dolan and goaltender Chris Driedger from the Manitoba Moose. The moves come after the Jets need insurance for their forward core and a goaltender to backup Connor Hellebuyck on their road trip, which starts in Los Angeles.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6, 2025

Panthers trade Chris Driedger to Jets for Kaapo Kahkonen

The Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets completed a goalie swap Wednesday. The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers have acquired Kaapo Kahkonen from the Jets in exchange for fellow netminder Chris Driedger, reports Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6, 2025

Panthers, Jets Swap Chris Driedger, Kaapo Kähkönen

The Panthers and Jets have swapped third-string goaltenders. Both teams announced Chris Driedger is heading from Florida to Winnipeg after being assigned to the AHL earlier today, while Kaapo Kähkönen is heading south to the Cats.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2, 2025

Panthers recall Chris Driedger, place star forward on LTIR

The Florida Panthers have made a pair of roster moves.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1, 2025

Panthers acquire Seth Jones from Blackhawks

The Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The full trade sends Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Panthers for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2027 first-round pick, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 10, 2024

Chris Driedger, Raphael Lavoie highlight waivers on NHL’s opening day

On the (sort of) opening day of the NHL season, a few players were placed on waivers. The Florida Panthers placed goaltender Chris Dreidger and forward MacKenzie Entwistle on the wire on Tuesday.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / September 21, 2024

Chris Driedger Unveils Another Cool Panthers Goalie Mask

FORT LAUDERDALE — Chris Driedger is in his second stint with the Florida Panthers but when asked if he had a new mask or was simply recycling an old one, he sounded almost offended.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2024

Panthers sign Chris Driedger to one-year, $795K contract

A familiar face–and mask–is heading back to South Beach. On Monday, the Florida Panthers signed goaltender Chris Driedger to a one-year contract. The deal will carry a cap hit of $795,000 through the 2024-25 season.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 28, 2023

Calgary Flames can’t solve Kraken’s Driedger

Every now and then it doesn’t matter how good your team effort is, the guy between the other teams pipes is going to steal one. The Kraken saw Chris Driedger start his first game in over a full year and he was lights out against a Calgary team that was striking quick in transition and maintain lots of extended pressure.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 28, 2023

Chris Driedger returns for Kraken in win over Flames

Alex Wennberg broke a third-period tie and goaltender Chris Driedger earned a win during his first NHL game in more than a year as the visiting Seattle Kraken beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Wednesday.

Seattle Kraken News / Yardbarker / December 30, 2022

Kraken goalie pays tribute to Seattle grunge bands with fancy new mask

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger revealed a unique new helmet this week, which pays tribute to two legendary bands tied to the city's historic grunge scene.

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