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.

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.