Ryan Johnson Gives Hint Into What The Canucks' Goaltending Plan May Look Like This Year

TRENDINGCollege football live updatesPresidents Cup: Saturday updatesSteph signs Warriors extensionMLB playoff scenariosWNBA playoff bracket setStory byStory byRyan Johnson Gives Hint Into What The Canucks' Goaltending Plan May Look Like This YearAdam KierszenblatSat, September 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCanucks Claim Leevi Meriläinen Off Waivers, Matt Stienburg Headed To AbbotsfordLeevi Meriläinen is a 24-year-old goaltender who was drafted by the Ottawa Senators.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksCanucks Add 24-Year Old Goalie With ‘Immense Promise’The Vancouver Canucks are rebuilding, which helps them in one specific way. They’re the perfect candidate to pick up young players who may have disappointed elsewhere but may also have potential. The Canucks don’t necessarily need all their players to be at peak level right now. 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