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Vancouver Canucks Extend Kevin Lankinen with $22.5M, Five-Year Deal

The 29-year-old goaltender secures a long-term future after stepping up during key injuries to starter Thatcher Demko.

Feb 8, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) watches the flying puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) makes a save against the Toronto Maple Leafs during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, January 11, 2025.The Canucks have signed Lankinen to a five-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$4.5 million, the club announced Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Overview

  • Kevin Lankinen signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks, carrying a $4.5 million annual cap hit.
  • The extension follows a strong season where Lankinen posted a 19-8-7 record, 2.53 goals-against average, and .905 save percentage in 34 games.
  • Lankinen’s deal includes significant trade protection, with a no-move clause for two years and a 15-team no-trade clause in the final three years.
  • The Canucks prioritized the extension due to uncertainty surrounding Thatcher Demko’s health and a lack of promising goaltending prospects in their system.
  • Undrafted and previously struggling to secure contracts, Lankinen’s performance this season has solidified his role as a reliable starter for Vancouver.