Canucks Trade Goalie Arturs Silovs to Penguins in NHL Roster Move

The Vancouver Canucks traded goaltender Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick. Silovs, who was the Calder Cup Playoff MVP leading the Abbotsford Canucks to a championship, faced limited NHL opportunities in Vancouver due to the presence of Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen, both under long-term contracts. The Penguins acquired Silovs to bolster their goaltending depth following inconsistent performances from their current NHL goalies, Tristan Jarry and Joel Blomqvist. Vancouver addressed a potential logjam in their crease and capitalized on Silovs’ high value despite his modest NHL stats. Fans reacted with mixed emotions, some frustrated by losing Silovs, while others praised the Penguins' acquisition. Overall, the trade is viewed as beneficial for both teams, with Vancouver gaining assets and Pittsburgh obtaining a promising goaltender under contract through 2025-26.