The Vancouver Canucks‘ most surprising bright spot this season has earned a raise.
The team announced Friday that they agreed to terms with goaltender Kevin Lankinen on a five-year, $22.5 million contract.
“Kevin has done a great job for us in net this season,” said Allvin in a statement released by the team. “Right from the start of the year, he has shown a strong desire to compete and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win hockey games. A good leader and teammate, we wouldn’t be in the position we are in right now without his strong play.”
Per The Athletic‘s Thomas Drance, the contract contains a full no-move clause for the netminder during the first two years, then a modified 15-team no-trade clause for the final three years.
The 29-year-old has taken on a starting role for the Canucks as the team worked through an injury to Thatcher Demko to begin the season and has appeared in 34 of the team’s 55 games. During that time, he’s posted a .905 save percentage and 2.53 goals-against average with four shutouts. He made NHL history this season as the first goalie to start the season 10-0-0 on the road.
Most recently, Lankinen represented Finland — along with Juuse Saros — at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
The Canucks return to regular-season action on Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights.
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