The Vancouver Canucks recently signed goaltender Arturs Silovs to a two-year contract. Silovs, who is 23 years old, had an impressive record with the team in the 2023-24 season, going 3-0-1 with a 2.47 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage. In addition, he performed well in the AHL with Abbotsford, going 16-11-6 with a 2.74 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 34 games.
General manager Patrick Allvin expressed his confidence in Silovs, praising his growth and development as a goalie. Allvin mentioned that Silovs will have the opportunity to compete for a full-time position with the team during training camp. The Canucks’ coaching staff will continue to support Silovs in honing his skills and advancing in his career.
While the financial details of the contract were not disclosed, reports indicate that it has an average annual value of $850,000. Silovs was initially drafted by Vancouver in the sixth round back in 2019 and made his NHL debut in the 2022-23 season, where he had a record of 3-2-0 with a 2.75 GAA and a .908 save percentage.
This contract extension signifies the Canucks’ commitment to developing young talent like Silovs and integrating them into the team’s future plans. With his promising performance and potential, Silovs has the opportunity to solidify his role as a key player for the Canucks in the seasons to come. Fans can look forward to seeing his continued growth and contributions to the team’s success.