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Canucks newest netminder puts AHL MVP on notice sooner than expected

The Canucks began day 2 of the NHL by selecting goaltender Aleksei Medvedev from the London Knights of the OHL, a move that could mean goaltender Artur Silovs could be on the move.

ByEthan Van Dop|
Nov 2, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) walks to the ice for warmups before the game between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) walks to the ice for warmups before the game between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images | Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

The Canucks began day 2 of the NHL draft by selecting Goaltender Aleksei Medvedev from the London Knights of the OHL with the 47th overall pick.

Medvedev, who put up a 22-8-2 record with the London Knights last season, was the 4th goalie drafted in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

While it's never bad to have a surplus of goalies, the pick is a bit of a head-scratcher. Nothing against the player himself, the Canucks are clearly very high on him, but it makes you wonder if a move involving recent AHL playoffs MVP Artur Silovs could be in the works.

Silovs name has been involved in rumor's lately due to the news that the Canucks are expected to announce a long-term deal with Thatcher Demko, giving the Canucks two NHL goaltenders locked down long-term.

As the Canucks continue their search for a top 6 center, it's becoming more and more likely that Silovs could be a valuable asset in any trade.

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