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The Vancouver Canucks have cleared up some room in their goaltender department by trading Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, the Canucks receive Chase Stillman and a fourth-round pick in the 2027 draft.

With this trade, Canucks GM Patrik Allvin clears up a logjam in their goaltending depth. They have Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen under contract for at least the next four seasons. In addition, Lankinen has a full no-move clause for the next two years, and Demko has one for three years beginning after next season.

Vancouver drafted Silovs in the sixth round of the 2019 draft. Since then, the Latvian goaltender has played 19 regular-season contests. In that span, he registered an 8-8-2 record across parts of three NHL campaigns.

Silovs has been a force for the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, playing 109 games for them over the last four years. Furthermore, the 24-year-old won a Calder Cup with Abbotsford last season, recording a 2.01 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage in 24 post-season appearances.

“We would like (to) thank Arturs for everything he has done for the hockey club, including helping Abbotsford win the Calder Cup,” Allvin said in a statement. “We wanted to give him an opportunity elsewhere as we feel we are very well positioned in goal at the NHL, AHL and developmental level.”

Silovs made a name for himself in the 2023-24 playoffs, where he stepped up to be the Canucks’ No. 1 goaltender. He helped Vancouver close out the Nashville Predators in the first round, including a shutout in Game 6’s series-clinching win.

Now, Silovs will likely be battling with netminder Joel Blomqvist to earn some NHL starts for the Penguins next season. In addition to Blomqvist and Silovs, Tristan Jarry will be looking to bounce back between the pipes after a relatively disappointing season last year. 

Silovs is entering the final year of a two-year contract carrying a $850,000 cap hit. He is a pending RFA who is eligible for salary arbitration at the end of the 2025-26 season.

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The Florida Panthers second straight summer with the Stanley Cup has officially begun.

It was exactly one year ago when we were treated to an incredible two months of hometown visits, parades, parties, golf trips, fishing journeys and more as the Panthers players, coaches, executives and other team members spent their special days with the Stanley Cup.

Now, starting on Sunday, those awesome stories will start coming fast and furious once again.

The first Panthers players to have his day with the cup this year was forward A.J. Greer.

It makes sense, as the Cup was just engraved with all the names of the Panthers, a process that took place in Quebec.

That’s the same province where Greer’s hometown of Joliette is located.

According to NHL.com, that’s where a parade was held to honor Greer, and thousands of people were in attendance.

Greer also set up an opportunity for fans to take photographs with the Stanley Cup in exchange for a donation the charity Clemente House, which is a non-profit that benefits families with disabilities.

Additionally, NHL.com also reported that Greer is hosing three days of youth hockey clinics that cost kids only $25 to attend, with all proceeds benefitting Maison Oxygene de Quebec, which helps “make a difference for fathers and their children” by offering “accommodation, accompaniment and community support,” according to the charity’s website.

Greer said the camps sold out in 15 minutes, per the story.

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Photo caption: Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (10) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

The Los Angeles Kings haven't been overly active recently, but their division rivals, the Vancouver Canucks, made a surprising trade, moving out young goaltender Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Silovs, who is 24 years old, played 10 games with the Canucks last season, posting a 3.65 goals-against-average (GAA) and a .861 save percentage (SV%). He won a championship with the Abbotsford Canucks in the American Hockey League (AHL) last season as well, also winning playoff MVP. 

The Canucks are looking to be a competitor in the Pacific Division next season, so they're staying active on the trade front in hopes of climbing into a playoff spot, and they will likely have to climb over the Kings to have a chance at doing so.

Making small moves like this will be what they continue to do this summer, and the Kings may have to react to remain competitive this season. 

A Missing Edge: LA’s Quiet Transition Away from EnforcementEL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Kings have made an impressionable summer thus far under Ken Holland. Impressionable in the sense that things could go as scheduled or very badly. Their push for 'contender' status has left many in doubt about their ability to prevail under an array of dubious circumstances left behind by a different administration. The team sought to bolster its size and experience, and while that was achieved, significant gaps remained, including enforcement. Report: Ontario Reign Hiring Andrew Lord As New Head CoachThe Los Angeles Kings’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Ontario Reign, have been searching for a new head coach, and have found one as they announced Andrew Lord would be taking over the job in the 2025-26 season. Kings Should Have Pursued Forward Isaac HowardThe Los Angeles Kings have been picked apart for their moves in free agency this summer, and while they still have a competitive team and seem poised to make another run to the playoffs, they missed out on a potential youngster addition who could've made the jump to the NHL this season.

Former New Jersey Devils first-round pick Chase Stillman is on the move again. 

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they have acquired Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goaltender Arturs Silovs. 

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have acquired F Chase Stillman and a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for G Artūrs Šilovs.

DETAILS | https://t.co/q2lGh78sp3pic.twitter.com/I378yxWRei

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 13, 2025

Stillman was traded by the Devils to the Penguins only four months ago in the deal that brought Cody Glass to New Jersey. Now, after a brief stay with the Penguins organization, Stillman is heading to Vancouver. 

Stillman, 22, will now look to take that next step in his development. At this point in his career, the former first-rounder has yet to make his NHL debut, but he will aim to change that with the Canucks following this move. 

Stillman began his American Hockey League (AHL) career with the Utica Comets. In 54 games with Utica during his first AHL season in 2023-24, he posted 14 goals, 24 points, 72 penalty minutes, and a minus-2 rating. In 46 games with the Comets in 2024-25 before being traded by the Devils, he had three goals, nine points, and a minus-14 rating. 

It will now be intriguing to see how much of an impact Stillman can make with the Canucks. 

Devils Need Important Forward To Bounce BackNew Jersey Devils forward Dawson Mercer is undoubtedly a player to watch closely next season. When looking at the Devils' current roster, he is one of their most important forwards. Due to this, they will be hoping for the 23-year-old to have a much-needed bounce-back season in 2025-26.

Photo Credit: © David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The Vancouver Canucks have traded goaltender Artūrs Šilovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, Vancouver received winger Chase Stillman as well as a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. In the end, the Canucks were able to get back assets for Šilovs, instead of losing him for free on waivers once the season began

In a press release, GM Patrik Allvin wrote "We would like thank Artūrs for everything he has done for the hockey club, including helping Abbotsford win the Calder Cup. We wanted to give him an opportunity elsewhere as we feel we are very well positioned in goal at the NHL, AHL and developmental level. Acquiring a future pick and depth forward will add to our organizational depth."

Stillman was drafted 29th overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2021. The 22-year-old played his junior career in the OHL, where he helped the Peterborough Petes qualify for the 2023 Memorial Cup. Last season, Stillman was traded from New Jersey to Pittsburgh at the trade deadline. 

Over the past two years, Stillman has played 119 regular-season games in the AHL, recording 18 goals and 36 points. He can play on both wings and received some time on the penalty kill last season. Based on the Canucks current roster, Stillman will most likely start the 2025-26 season in the AHL with the Abbotsford Canucks. 

Canucks Artūrs Šilovs Named AHL Playoffs MVPAbbotsford Canucks goaltender Artūrs Šilovs has been named MVP of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. The 24-year-old became the first goaltender in over a decade to capture the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy, and now joins an exclusive list which includes Robin Lehner, Michal Neuvirth and Carey Price. Šilovs picked up 16 wins during the post-season, while five shutouts were one short of the all-time record for a single playoff run. 

As for Šilovs, his time with the organization officially comes to an end. Drafted in 2019, the 24-year-old led Abbotsford to a championship this year in the AHL. During his time with Vancouver, Šilovs posted a 8-8-2 regular-season record at the NHL level while also leading the Canucks to Game 7 of the second round during the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have brought in a new goalie. 

The Penguins have announced that they have signed goaltender Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

The Penguins have acquired goaltender Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Details: https://t.co/SXuKx59Gvcpic.twitter.com/MWVs6i5EaI

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 13, 2025

Seeing Silovs on the move is not particularly surprising, as the Canucks have goalies Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen both now locked up long-term. Thus, there was no room for Silovs on Vancouver's NHL roster, and the Penguins have taken advantage of that by bringing him in.

Silovs, 24, has showed promise, so this has the potential to be a solid move for the Penguins. In 19 career NHL regular-season games over three seasons, he has posted an 8-8-2 record, a .880 save percentage, and a 3.13 goals-against average. He also played in 10 playoff games for the Canucks in 2024 when they dealt with injury trouble between the pipes, posting a 5-5 record, a 2.91 goals-against average, and a .898 save percentage. 

Silovs spent most of this season in the AHL with the Abbotsford Canucks, however. In 21 regular-season games with the AHL squad, he had a 14-5-1 record and a .908 save percentage. He was also a major reason why Abbotsford won the Calder Cup this year, as he had a 16-7 record, a 2.01 goals-against average, and a .931 save percentage. Due to his incredible play, he won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as AHL playoff MVP.

With this move, the Penguins have brought in a promising goalie who has the potential to emerge as a solid piece of their roster. Overall, this is a low-risk move for the Penguins, and it will be interesting to see how Silovs performs for them from here. 

Photo Credit:  © Bob Frid-Imagn Images

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Oct 12, 2004/vol. 58, issue 7

Focus on ECHL in lockout year

Strong, balanced Titans get nod over Steelheads in quest for Kelly Cup

BY MIKE MASTOVICH

The ECHL may be a feeder system for the American League and, ultimately, the NHL, but for this season at least, the system will work in reverse.

With the NHL locked out, many players are heading to the ’A’, bumping other good prospects down to the ECHL.

Though ECHL commissioner Brian McKenna says he hopes the NHL and union work things out soon, he admits the lockout will have a short-term benefit for his league.

“It means fewer recalls of our players because of injuries at the NHL level,” he said. “That means more continuity on qur rosters.”

Here’s our projected overall finish for 2004-05:

1. TRENTON TITANS Trenton returns a solid nucleus and added free agent veteran right winger Rick Kowalsky. Left wingers Matt Zultek and Scott Bertoli and center Chris Pittman led the scoring last year on a team that just missed earning a wild card playoff spot; all three are back. Also back are goalie Andrew Allen and veteran captain Vince Williams, who anchors the defense. Top newcomers are speedy center Steve Cygan and blueliner Evan Nielsen.

2. IDAHO STEELHEADS The Kelly Cup champions have the tools to defend their title. They signed eight players from last year’s team and added an NHL affiliation with Phoenix and an AHL link with Utah. The returnees include blueliner lererny Mylymok and forward Scott Burt, both fifth-year Steelheads. Also back are forwards David Cornacchia and Brett Draney and blueliners Darrell Hay and Dan Vandermeer.

3. FLORIDA EVERBLADES Florida, which fell to Idaho in the Kelly Cup final, will receive solid help from Carolina and also from Lowell of the AHL, as 12 players with two-way contracts are set to attend camp. Goalie Rob Zepp began the season in Lowell’s camp, but chances are he’ll be back to bolster the Blades. Other key returnees are forward Brent McDonald, who averaged a point a game last year, and blueliners Matt Pagnutti, Ryan Brindley and Ed Hill.

4. READING ROYALS Coach Derek Clancey will count on high-scoring returnee David Masse to ignite the offense. The Royals will have plenty of experience and a considerable talent pool from Los Angeles and Manchester (AHL). Leading scorer Greg Mischler and right winger Judd Medak are also back. The team has three of its top five scorers from last season.

5. SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS Already tough team got even stronger.

6. GWINNETT GLADIATORS Veteran sniper Cam Brown returns for 13th year.

7. LAS VEGAS WRANGLERS Tough to beat in Sin City.

8. SAN DIEGO GULLS Bent on erasing playoff disappointment.

9. COLUMBIA INFERNO A lot of firepower.

10. PEORIA RIVERMEN Always found near the top of the division.

11. ALASKA ACES Continue slow turnaround of fortunes.

12. WHEELING NAILERS Ended five-year playoff drought last year.

13. JOHNSTOWN CHIEFS Thirteen players return.

14. GREENVILLE GRRROWLVast improvement expected.

15. ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK BULLIES Will win with defense-first philosophy.

16. MISSISSIPPI SEA WOLVES ECHL vet Louis Dumont fronts team.

17. PENSACOLA ICE PILOTS New era begins under coach Dave Farrish.

18. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS Eduard Pershin returns after scoring 139 points in two years.

19. AUGUSTA LYNX Goaltender Jason Saal had a team-record five shutouts last year.

20. PEE DEE PRIDE Builds from within, without NHL affiliation.

21. LONG BEACH ICE DOGS New ties with Montreal Canadiens will boost lineup.

22. LOUISIANA ICEGATORS In transition after coach Dave Farrish’s departure.

23. TOLEDO STORM Speedy Nick Parillo fronts offense.

24. VICTORIA SALMON KINGS Expansion team’s motto this season: “Nobody’s Lunch.”

25. DAYTON BOMBERS Co-owner Don MacAdam also jumps into coaching duties.

26. BAKERSFIELD CONDORS Add leadership in Kevin St. Jacques and his career 849 points.

27. TEXAS WILDCATTERS Franchise hopes for strong second-year campaign.

28. FRESNO FALCONS Opponents outscored Falcons 275-187 last season. I

YOUNG ECHL

Here are the top 23-and-tinders who have been drafted by NHL teams.

FIRST TEAM

G Simon Lajeunesse, 23. Fresno

Ottawa, 48th overall, 1999

D Jared Newman, 22, Florida

Carolina, 110th overall, 2000

D Tim Branham, 23, Texas

Vancouver, 93rd overall, 2000

F Mathieu Brunelle, 21, Trenton

Philadelphia, 201st overall, 2002

F Nicolas Corbeil, 21, Mississippi

Toronto, 88th overall, 2001

F Carl Mallette, 23, Greenville

Atlanta. 107th overall, 2000

SECOND TEAM

G Nick Boucher, 23, Pee Dee

Pittsburgh, 280th overall, 2000

D Joe Martin, 23, Greenville

Chicago, 193rd overall, 2000

D Craig Olynick, 22, Toledo

Detroit, 166th overall, 2002

F Dusty Jamieson, 23, Charlotte

Montreal, 136th overall, 1999

F Derek Krestanovich, 21, Fresno

Washington, 92nd overall, 2002

F Russell Spence, 22, Greenville

Phoenix, 280th overall, 2002

One of the most interesting trades at this year’s NHL trade deadline was the Ottawa Senators’ center ice swap with the Buffalo Sabres. Essentially, it was Josh Norris for Dylan Cozens, and for both teams, it marked the turning of a page on two young players who were once expected to be key parts of their organization’s future success.

And early on in their careers, both looked like they were on that path.

In 2021–22, Norris scored 35 goals and recorded 55 points in 66 games, which earned him a massive contract. In 2022-23, Cozens looked just as good, putting up 31 goals and 68 points in 81 games and that got him a big deal of his own.

But neither player has quite lived up to expectations. For Norris, the problem has been health, while Cozens has struggled with inconsistency.

So, in March, Senators GM Steve Staios and Sabres GM Kevyn Adams exchanged their underachievers, hoping a change of scenery could help both players reset.

In Buffalo, Norris delivered more of the same. He played three games for the Sabres before injuries got him yet again.

“Norris is dealing with an injury he brought with him from Ottawa,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff told the Buffalo media back in March. “He is working through it, but he won’t play until he is ready.”

He never was, and they shut him down for the season.

Meanwhile, Cozens arrived in Ottawa with 11 goals and 31 points in 61 Sabres games, but managed to find another gear after the trade, putting up 16 points in the final 21 games of the season. On the surface, it looks like Cozens is the better option, especially when factoring in Norris’s injury concerns.

But it's a small sample size, not enough to make any sweeping declarations. And this isn't just about outperforming Norris. Can Cozens return to being a 30-goal guy who flirts with 70 points? Whether it's Cozens or someone else, that’s the kind of production the Senators will need from their second-line center if they fancy themselves as Stanley Cup contenders.

Or will the same inconsistency that plagued Cozens in Buffalo return?

It’s always worth asking, in any trade, really: Why is this player available in the first place? Why did his former team decide he's expendable? If Cozens is the answer for Ottawa at second-line center, why wasn’t he the answer in Buffalo, a team desperate to end the longest playoff drought in the history of the NHL?

After the trade back in March, Ruff was asked in a Buffalo media scrum to describe what happened with Cozens that led to the trade.

"I think when you look at the start of the year, you know, he struggled to try to find his game early. I thought there was moments where he found his game, you know, the type of player that you... Even the Tampa game, I thought (he) played really well then. But just couldn't quite find his game.

"You know, I think maybe sometimes not being on that first power play hurt him a little bit on the offensive side. So I mean, there's a lot of things. But you know, we feel it's a good trade for both teams."

Statistically, Cozens got off to a strong start in Ottawa, but it’s far too early to label that as a turnaround. He’ll need to prove he can produce over the long haul and grind of a full 82-game season with the pressure of being on a team that's now expected to make the playoffs.

The good news for the Sens is they do have depth at center and a Plan B in Shane Pinto, who’d be thrilled to get a sniff of the power-play time Cozens was gifted upon arrival.

But relying on that Plan B could get complicated next summer. Pinto is a restricted free agent and currently makes $3.75 million. That's well below Cozens, who’s under contract for five more years at $7.1 million annually. 

For now, the Senators are hoping the 6-foot-3, 207-pound center just temporarily lost his mojo from years of losing in Buffalo, and that the 24-year-old will thrive in Ottawa for the foreseeable future. They’d love nothing more than to ride the “Workhorse from Whitehorse” to a Stanley Cup someday.

By Steve Warne
Sens Nation Hockey
Image credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

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