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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL trade: Penguins acquire AHL MVP Artūrs Šilovs from Canucks in surprise offseason trade
Penguins acquire AHL MVP Artūrs Šilovs from Canucks in surprise offseason trade. Imagine winning a championship, earning Playoff MVP, and getting shipped out right after. That's the exact plot twist Artūrs Šilovs just lived. Fresh off carrying Abbotsford to a Calder Cup win, the Vancouver Canucks sent their breakout goalie to the Pittsburgh Penguins and hockey fans are trying to make sense of it. Is it a rebuild move? A roster squeeze? A masterclass steal by Pittsburgh? Either way, Šilovs might be the hottest goalie traded this offseason. Artūrs Šilovs went from minor league MVP to trade bait overnight Šilovs wasn't just good in the AHL playoffs, he was absolutely lights out. The 24-year-old Latvian brick wall posted a .931 save percentage and five shutouts in 24 games, tying an AHL playoff record and earning the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as postseason MVP. He carried Abbotsford (Vancouver's AHL affiliate) through every elimination game and stood tall under pressure. Fans were ready to see him as the next big name in Vancouver's crease. And then, boom. Trade alert. Canucks send him to Pittsburgh for a pick and a prospect The deal went down quietly: Šilovs ➡️ Penguins Chase Stillman + 2027 4th-round pick ➡️ Canucks Not exactly blockbuster buzz, but the potential is huge. Šilovs had already played 10 NHL games with Vancouver but was stuck behind Thatcher Demko and backup Casey DeSmith. Now, in Pittsburgh, he gets a chance to compete for real NHL minutes and maybe more. Penguins might've just landed a future star on a budget deal Pittsburgh's goalie situation isn't locked in, which means Šilovs could carve out a legit role this season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo He's only 24, he's signed through 2025–26 at a super team-friendly $850K cap hit, and he's got playoff swagger built in. If he finds his groove in the NHL like he did in the AHL? This could look like one of those 'how did they pull that off?' trades in a year. This wasn't a headline-grabbing, flashy NHL trade. But it might be one of the smartest ones. Šilovs is coming in hot, literally MVP-hot and ready to prove he's more than just AHL elite. If he gets even a little runway in Pittsburgh, don't be surprised if the kid from Latvia starts stealing NHL games by December. Also read - NHL insiders think Sidney Crosby could be traded and this time, it's not a hot take For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Linus Karlsson leads Abbottsford Canucks to 3-2 victory over Charlotte Checkers to win Calder Cup
Jun 24, 2025 09:16 AM IST CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Linus Karlsson scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the Abbotsford Canucks beat the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 on Monday night to win their first Calder Cup championship. HT Image Sammy Blais and Danila Klimovich also scored for the Canucks, and Arshdeep Bains had two assists. Arturs Silovs finished with 28 saves. Silovs received the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy for being the playoff MVP after getting a record-tying 16 wins in the postseason, including five shutouts. The 24-year-old goalie finished with a .931 save percentage. Abbotsford, led by first-year coach Manny Malhotra, is Vancouver's first AHL affiliate to hoist the cup and the first Canadian winner since the Toronto Marlies in 2018. John Leonard and Jack Devine scored first-period goals for the Checkers, who lost the best-of-seven American Hockey League championship series in six games. The Canucks lost Game 5 in overtime on Saturday in front of the largest crowd to ever witness an AHL game at the Abbotsford Centre in B.C.'s Lower Mainland. After spotting Charlotte the first two goals on Monday night, the Canucks roared back with three unanswered goals, including the winner from Karlsson with 2:41 left in the second period. Abbotsford went 1 for 2 on the power play, while Charlotte went 0 for 4. Abbotsford knocked off the Tucson Roadrunners 2-1 in the Pacific Division's first round, followed by a 3-1 win over the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the semifinals. The Canucks outlasted the Colorado Eagles 3-2 in the Pacific Division final, then bounced the Texas Stars 4-2 in the Western Conference final. NHL: /hub/nhl This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text. Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series.
