Vancouver Canucks goaltender to test free agency
UFA Casey DeSmith is set to test the free agent market on July 1st and the Detroit Red Wings and Steve Yzerman should take a closer look at him.
According to Rick Dhaliwal, Abbotsford Canucks goaltender Zach Sawchenko will test the open market as a UFA on Monday, July 1st, joining Casey DeSmith in leaving the team.
The Canucks might seek a veteran goaltender for the 2024-25 season, though it's unclear if this addition will be for Vancouver or Abbotsford.
Currently, the Canucks have three goaltenders under contract: Thatcher Demko, Nikita Tolopilo, and Ty Young. Arturs Silovs is set to become a restricted free agent but is expected to re-sign soon. Sawchenko, 26, signed a one-year contract last summer and played six AHL games with a 4-1-0 record, 2.12 GAA, and .924 SV%. During the Calder Cup Playoffs, he posted a 2-4 record, 2.96 GAA, and .898 SV%. The Canucks'goaltending strategy for the upcoming season remains uncertain, especially regarding Silovs' potential role as an NHL backup.
Should Steve Yzerman take a chance with Casey DeSmith at a lower salary?
Source: Canucks Daily
Canucks goaltender set to leave the organization as an unrestricted free agent
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Would you try to sign Casey DeSmith if you were Steve Yzerman? | ||
| Yes | 34 | 30.1 % |
| No | 79 | 69.9 % |
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