Canucks: Arturs Silovs has 'knee ligament inflammation'

The Vancouver Canucks have confirmed that backup goaltender Arturs Silovs will miss a significant portion of the season after being diagnosed with knee ligament inflammation. Silovs, who signed a one-year deal with the team this summer, is expected to serve as Thatcher Demko's backup during the upcoming campaign. However, with concerns about Demko's health and recovery from a knee injury sustained in the playoffs last spring, the Canucks have made enquiries with several free agent goalies in recent weeks regarding joining the team on a professional try-out contract. One potential candidate is former Nashville backup goaltender Kevin Lankinen.