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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Canucks: Lankinen says him and Demko are among the NHL’s top goalie tandem – where do they actually rank?

At Monday’s Jake Milford Charity Golf Tournament, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen spoke with the media and gave us some insight on where he believes he and Thatcher Demko stack up against the other goaltending tandems across the NHL: Q: What’s the confidence level for you and Thatcher as a pairing compared to other pairs in the NHL?

Vancouver Canucks News / House of Hockey / August 18

Questions Emerging Over $22.5 Million Canucks Goalie Ahead of 2025-26 Season

Analyst Lachlan Irvine of Canucks Army looks at what a successful year for Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen, newly signed to a 5 year deal, would look like.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 17

Canucks: What does a successful 2025-26 look like for Kevin Lankinen?

It’s not often that a goaltender comes off a career season, starting the majority of his team’s games, and enters a new campaign with both a shiny new contract and no clue where he stands in the pecking order for the net.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 11

Kevin Lankinen the lone bright spot amid dark season for the Canucks: Year in Review

The biggest positive for this last Vancouver Canucks season, was probably the emergence of goaltender Kevin Lankinen. After a very successful playoff run from Arturs Silovs, the Canucks had a decision to make regarding bringing back Casey DeSmith, or giving Silovs the promotion to backup goalie.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 4

Will Sabres circle back to Canucks about Elias Pettersson?

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: How bold of a move are the Buffalo Sabres willing to make? Bowen Byram is out there, and before the trade deadline, Owen Power, JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch drew interest.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 20

How will players waiver eligibility changing impact the Canucks’ 2025/2026 roster

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, and the Vancouver Canucks fanbase continues to hold their collective breath for the real offseason to begin. Then, a promised summer of change can take place, and the roster of the 2025/26 Canucks can start to take shape.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 16

Scenes from Canucks final morning skate: Lankinen starts and all eyes on Boeser in season ender against Vegas

The curtain comes down on a disappointing 2024-25 National Hockey League season for the Vancouver Canucks (38-29-14) tonight when they play host to the Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-10) at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 12

Scenes from Canucks morning skate: Lankinen starts as rookie Ty Mueller makes NHL debut vs. Wild

The Vancouver Canucks (37-29-13) open a three-game homestand to close out their season when they host the Minnesota Wild (43-29-7) tonight at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 7

Canucks’ Lankinen to receive celebratory Budweiser can for not allowing Ovechkin to score a goal

Several goaltenders are being honoured for not being a victim of the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history. On Monday, Budweiser issued a special line of cans to 28 past and present NHL goaltenders who have not, or were never, scored on by Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 29

The Statsies: Kevin Lankinen gives up over two goals above expected in Canucks’ shootout loss

That was both way too exciting for its own good and way too disappointing. The Vancouver Canucks blew a 3-0 lead and 5-3 lead en route to a 7-6 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 24

Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl evaluated for injury

Darrin Bauming: Buffalo Sabres forward Jordan Greenway left in the first period after blocking a shot in the foot. Coach Lindy Ruff: “I have no idea, probably our docs will look at him .

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 19

The Statsies: Kevin Lankinen stops over 2 expected goals in Canucks’ blowout win vs Jets

So somehow they can put together a performance like that. The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Winnipeg Jets by a massive 6-2 margin, playing some of their best hockey of the season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 12

Hughes returns, Lankinen starts for Canucks in pivotal matchup vs. Flames

The Vancouver Canucks are just hours away from a pivotal game against the Calgary Flames, and some lineup information has become available. Because the

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / February 23

Kevin Lankinen Reveals Real Reason for Signing Long-Term with the Canucks and It Isn't What You Expect

Kevin Lankinen may have had more lucrative contract offers before signing a one year deal with the Vancouver Canucks that pays $875,000, but the goaltender's bet on himself in free agency has paid off.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

Canucks Get Big Win With Kevin Lankinen Extension

While the entire hockey world relished in an incredible 4 Nations Face-Off that concluded on Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks quickly went back to business.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / February 21

Canucks sign Kevin Lankinen to five-year contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced Friday that the club has signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a five-year extension that carries a $4.5-million annual average value.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 21

Canucks sign goaltender to five-year extension

It’ll keep him in Vancouver through the 2029-30 season with a cap hit of $4.5M.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / February 20

Kevin Lankinen reportedly rejects recent Vancouver Canucks contract offer

The Vancouver Canucks might have yet another difficult decision to make ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline, as goaltender Kevin Lankinen has reportedly turned down the team's latest contract offer.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / February 20

Kevin Lankinen rejected Canucks latest contract extension offer

The Canucks will need a strong end-of-the-season from Lankinen as the team pushes for the playoffs down the stretch.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / February 16

Team Finland Makes Jaw Dropping Announcement Regarding Kevin Lankinen

Vancouver Canucks fans in Canada might feel conflicted on Monday as they watch goaltender Kevin Lankinen take on Team Canada in the 4 Nations Faceoff.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / February 14

Canucks’ Kevin Lankinen to get start for Finland Saturday against Sweden

Vancouver Canucks netminder Kevin Lankinen will start in goal for Finland against Sweden on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Through 34 appearances with the Canucks this season, the 29-year-old Helsinki native has posted a 19-8-7 record alongside a .905 save percentage, 2.53 goals-against average, and four shutouts.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / February 13

Finland Makes Major Decision Regarding Goalie Kevin Lankinen Ahead of Tonight's Matchup Vs USA

Team Finland has made a big decision regarding Vancouver Canucks netminder Kevin Lankinen ahead of tonight's 4 Nations Face-Off tilt against the United States.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Canucks Turned Defensive Coup Into Statement Win by Lankinen

Kevin Lankinen continued his stellar play in net for the Vancouver Canucks, recording a 32-save shutout in a critical win over the Boston Bruins. Lankinen’s performance was spectacular, especially in high-pressure moments when he faced quality chances from Bruins stars like David Pastrňák, Brad Marchand, and Charlie Coyle.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / September 21

Kevin Lankinen Signs New Deal

Kevin Lankinen agreed to a new contract today, signing with the Vancouver Canucks. The deal is for one year at a surprisingly low $875,000. Lankinen is why coaches pull their hair out.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 21