Popular Post -Vintage Canuck- Posted August 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2019 Quote Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed goaltender Arturs Silovs to an entry level contract. Silovs, 18, split the 2018.19 season between HK Riga (MHL) and HS Riga (Latvia). He posted a 2.45 goals against average and .920 save percentage over seven games with HK Riga. With HS Riga, Silovs recorded a .914 save percentage and 3.26 goals against average in 20 games. On the international stage, Silovs represented team Latvia at the World Under-18 Championship last season. He posted the tournament's fifth best save percentage (.918) and only two goaltenders faced more shots per game in the tournament. The 6'4", 203-pound goaltender was drafted by the Canucks in the sixth round, 156th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/canucks-sign-arturs-silovs/c-308647910 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theo5789 Posted August 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2019 Cue the overhype to disappoint to rage process in 3....2....1...... 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedinyoureyesontheprize Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Likeable guy; gotta love the goalie depth in the organization. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindiculous Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 First signed pick from this draft is a sixth rounder...noice 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just now, Rindiculous said: First signed pick from this draft is a sixth rounder...noice We haven't signed Hoglander? Wow, I read so much hype that he could make the team out of camp and he's not even signed. Do players have to be signed to some kinds of contract (even a PTO/ATO) to come to September training camp or does that now apply to unsigned draft choices? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DeNiro Posted August 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said: We haven't signed Hoglander? Wow, I read so much hype that he could make the team out of camp and he's not even signed. Do players have to be signed to some kinds of contract (even a PTO/ATO) to come to September training camp or does that now apply to unsigned draft choices? I believe their plan is to have Hoglander play next season in the SHL. They don’t need to rush him even if he looks close. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverHabitant Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Wow, a bit of a shocker... Why did they sign him? He got drafted by an OHL team I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GhostsOf1994 Posted August 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, VancouverHabitant said: Wow, a bit of a shocker... Why did they sign him? He got drafted by an OHL team I believe Have you ever been to Latvia? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I assume his contract slides because he's in the OHL? So, if that's the case, it should be fine. Kind of odd that he got the first contract over Hoglander but I'm fine with it. It just goes to show the Canucks really believe in this kid. Excited to see him take the next steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 16 minutes ago, VancouverHabitant said: Wow, a bit of a shocker... Why did they sign him? He got drafted by an OHL team I believe He’ll play for the Barrie Colts this season. Im sure they’re looking for better goaltending after a disappointing season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucksfollower1983 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 about damn time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/canucks-sign-arturs-silovs/c-308647910 Good signing we now have good depth at goalie....I like it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) I wonder if anyone drafted behind him (or also in the 6th round for that matter) has signed an NHL deal yet? Incredible story for a 6th round pick. Edited August 24, 2019 by VIC_CITY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbriggs Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 36 minutes ago, DeNiro said: I believe their plan is to have Hoglander play next season in the SHL. They don’t need to rush him even if he looks close. agree we have enough people challenging for top 6 right now, we must management assets and I think thats what this is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuporbust Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strombone Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Very pleased with this signing! Props to the scouts for finding this gem in the later rounds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 neat. Skudra 2.0. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasSkywalker Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Silovs really looked impressive at the Canucks Development Camp 2019 in July. His agility, quickness and flexibility were outstanding, he moves well laterally, and his size helps too. Looking forward so see how well Silovs does with the Barrie Colts this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post apollo Posted August 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2019 Wouldn't be surprised if he wins multiple cups with us. 3 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alflives Posted August 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, theo5789 said: Cue the overhype to disappoint to rage process in 3....2....1...... Ken Dryden was 6’4”. He led the Habs to the Cup as a rookie too. Think this Silovs guy could do the same? 1 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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