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6 days ago
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Report: Oilers Tried To Acquire New Penguins Goalie
The Pittsburgh Penguins made an interesting trade earlier this month, acquiring goaltender Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks. With the Canucks having goalies Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen locked up long-term, it ultimately made sense that they decided to move on from Silovs. There was just no room for him on Vancouver's roster.
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7 days ago
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Report: Oilers Tried To Acquire New Penguins Goalie
The Pittsburgh Penguins made an interesting trade earlier this month, acquiring goaltender Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks. With the Canucks having goalies Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen locked up long-term, it ultimately made sense that they decided to move on from Silovs. There was just no room for him on Vancouver's roster. Silovs is certainly a nice pickup for the Penguins, as he is a young goalie who has shown good promise. This was especially the case during this post-season with the Abbotsford Canucks, however, as he helped the AHL club win the Calder Cup and was named playoff MVP for his great play. In 24 games this post-season, he had a 16-7 record, a .931 save percentage, and a 2.01 goals-against average. With Silovs having such a good post-season, it is unsurprising to hear that the Penguins were not the only team interested in him before they acquired him from Vancouver. According to the Edmonton Journal's Kurt Leavins, the Edmonton Oilers were interested in Silovs, but the Canucks were not open to trading him to their division rival. Leavins writes: "The Oilers had active interest in Artus Silovs in Vancouver. But I am made to understand that the Canucks flat-out refused to deal him to Edmonton. At any price. That is a tough one for Stan Bowman to overcome. It takes two to tango." With the Oilers needing help between the pipes, it is understandable that they had Silovs on their radar. He was one of the top goalies on the trade market, but with Edmonton being in the same decision as Vancouver, it is also easy to see why the Canucks did not want to move him there. Now, the Penguins are the lucky team to have won the Silovs sweepstakes. They will be hoping that the 24-year-old will emerge as a key goaltender for them moving forward as they continue their rebuild. Penguins' Evgeni Malkin Could Hit Incredible Milestone Evgeni Malkin is set to play in his 20th season with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2025-26. The 38-year-old forward will forever be recognized as one of the greatest Penguins players in franchise history when looking at how excellent of a career he has had. Photo Credit: © Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images
Time of India
23-07-2025
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- Time of India
NHL Trade Talk: Connor McDavid's Oilers shift focus to Blackhawks after failed goalie trade with Canucks
Desperation is building in Edmonton, and for good reason. With in his prime and the Oilers still falling just short of Stanley Cup glory, patience is thinning fast. After the Vancouver Canucks refused to trade promising goaltender Arturs Silovs within the division, the Oilers are reportedly shifting their gaze eastward—toward Connor Bedard's Chicago Blackhawks, who may soon find themselves with one netminder too many. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Oilers chase solutions amid goaltending concerns It's no secret that goaltending has been Edmonton's Achilles' heel. While Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have done enough to guide the Oilers deep into the playoffs, their inconsistency has become too loud to ignore. Edmonton hasn't lifted the Stanley Cup since 1990, and every passing year without silverware only adds to the urgency. Now, with the Silovs door slammed shut by Vancouver—reportedly refusing to trade him 'at any price,' per Kurt Leavins of Edmonton Journal—the Oilers have resumed their search with a different target in mind. Initially, Michael DiPietro of the Boston Bruins seemed like a potential backup option. However, recent rumblings suggest that Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman might be open to discussions before the season kicks off. Oilers Rumours, New Coaching Staff, and the 2025-26 NHL schedule '[Oilers GM] Stan Bowman will continue to look for a goaltender before the start of the season. The Blackhawks might have three healthy NHL netminders in training camp—just something to keep tabs on,' Chicago Hockey Now reported. Chicago's crowded crease could unlock opportunity The Blackhawks might soon face a logjam in net, especially if Arvid Soderblom remains on the roster. While he's currently filed for salary arbitration as a restricted free agent, it's widely expected that the Blackhawks, who have over $21 million in cap space, will ink him to a one-year deal. If that happens, Chicago could enter camp with Soderblom, Drew Commesso, and Spencer Knight all competing for two spots. Of the trio, only Knight appears untouchable, having been acquired in a high-profile move. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now That leaves Soderblom and Commesso as potential candidates should Edmonton wish to bolster its depth chart. After missing out on Silovs due to inter-divisional politics, the Oilers might now find a more cooperative trade partner in Chicago. Whether or not Edmonton can pull off a deal, one thing is clear: the clock is ticking. For a franchise this close to glory, failing to upgrade the crease might not just stall momentum—it could shatter the entire structure built around McDavid's prime. FAQs 1. Why are the Edmonton Oilers targeting the Chicago Blackhawks for a goaltender? The Oilers are exploring Chicago's goaltending surplus after Vancouver refused to trade Arturs Silovs within the division. 2. Which Blackhawks goalies could be available for trade? Arvid Soderblom and Drew Commesso are the most likely trade options, as Spencer Knight is expected to be untouchable. 3. What's delaying the Oilers' goaltending decision? Edmonton is still assessing trade possibilities after missing out on Silovs, with the timing of any deal still uncertain. Also Read:
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21-07-2025
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Could The Penguins' Arturs Silovs Become The Next Dominik Hasek?
How's that for a headline, eh? When the Vancouver Canucks traded 24-year-old Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday for a fourth-round pick and a middling prospect in Chase Stillman, they did so with their fingers crossed that he won't make them look ridiculous. That's because there have been times when Silovs has been good. Very good. And others, such as the start of last season, when he has been the opposite of good. The Canucks were faced with the prospect of dealing the Calder Cup MVP for pennies on the dollar or likely losing him for nothing if they put him on waivers. They chose the former, the same way the Chicago Blackhawks did with Hasek 33 years ago. Hasek went on to become the greatest goaltender the game has ever seen. (And don't @ me. He is the best there ever was.) At the time, nobody, least of all the Blackhawks, could have dreamed he'd ever become what he became. Watch today's video column for the full take, and share your thoughts. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
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20-07-2025
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Penguins Still Have Big Roster Need To Address
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made multiple additions to their roster this off-season. Some of the players they brought in this summer include Anthony Mantha, Matt Dumba, Justin Brazeau, Arturs Silovs, Connor Clifton, and Parker Wotherspoon. Overall, the Penguins have added to their depth so far this summer.
