Day three of Vancouver Canucks Training Camp featured a new addition and some movement within the practice squads. Saturday was also the final day of the practice squads as the Canucks prepared for tomorrow’s end-of-camp scrimmage. Here’s a look at some of the biggest storylines from day three here in Pentiction.
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Canucks sign Kevin Lankinen
The biggest story of the day unfolded off the ice, as Vancouver signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year, $875,000 contract. Lankinen spent last season with the Nashville Predators, posting an 11-6 record with a .908 save percentage in 24 games. The 29-year-old is expected to join the team on Monday and could play as early as Tuesday when the Canucks open their preseason schedule against the Seattle Kraken.
“It’s only day 3, but I just like the creativity. I like that the guys understand what we’re trying to do.”
🗣 Head coach Rick Tocchet discusses his thoughts on training camp so far, the recent addition of Kevin Lankinen, and more.#Canadians | @lululemon photo.twitter.com/v7TQ2ysWnM
—Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 21, 2024
Ty Young and Dylan Ferguson switch groups
Vancouver made a notable practice group switch on Saturday, replacing Dylan Ferguson with Ty Young in Group B. Young’s promotion to Group B meant he would get a chance to face prospects like JT Miller, Brock Boeser and Quinn Hughes instead of the group of prospects that make up Group C. Young, who is expected to turn pro this year, went 23-11-0 with the WHL’s Prince George Cougars last season and ranks sixth all-time in wins in franchise history.
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Kirill Kudryavtsev gets a chance with Tyler Myers
After getting a shoutout from head coach Rick Tocchet on Friday, Kirill Kudryavtsev was paired with Tyler Myers on Saturday. The 2022 seventh-round pick stood out at the Young Stars Classic and continued his strong play this weekend. He is expected to join the Abbotsford Canucks this season. Kudryavtsev has a lot of potential and is developing into the steal of the 2022 NHL Draft.
The Canucks conclude their 2024 training camp on Sunday with an exhibition game between the Blues and Whites at noon.
