Penguins Officially Acquire Potential Goalie of the Future in Surprise Trade

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired goaltender Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks, only days after trading away former starter Alex Nedeljkovic to the San Jose Sharks.

In return, the Penguins sent Chase Stillman and a 4th round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft back to the Canucks.

Silovs, who was taken 156th overall by the Canucks in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, is only weeks removed from helping the AHL affiliate Abbotsford Canucks to the Calder Cup championship.

He also has Stanley Cup Playoff experience, stepping in for the injured Thatcher Demko and struggling Casey DeSmith in 2024. He and the Canucks advanced to Game 7 of the WCSF, where they were eventually beaten by the divisional foe Edmonton Oilers.

He has a career NHL record of 8-8-2 with a 3.13 GAA and .898 SV%. In the AHL, Silovs has gone 59-35-13 with a 2.58 GAA, a .906 SV% and has 9 shutouts.

Silovs saw his chances for an increased role with the Canucks diminish in recent weeks with the contract extension of Demko, combined with the recent extension for Kevin Lankinen, who was acquired last year and exceeded expectations in the wake of Demko's injury.

The Penguins now have an even more crowded crease with Tristan Jarry and Silovs, along with prospects Joel Blomqvist and Sergei Murashov.

The acquisition of Silovs means there will be competition in Penguins camp for the starting job, while Blomqvist and Murashov will also want to prove their mettle.