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The acquisition of Silovs makes the Penguin goaltending situation even more complicated
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Silovs Acquisition Adds New Twist to Penguin Goaltending Dilemma

July 14, 2025 3 Min Read
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On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired goaltender Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round draft pick. This move follows a recent trade where the Penguins sent goalie Alex Nedelzikovich to the San Jose Sharks for a 2028 third-round pick, aiming to give younger players a shot at making the NHL roster.

Silovs, who is signed through the 2025-26 season for $850,000, is a 24-year-old with limited NHL experience, having played 10 games for Vancouver in 2024-25 with a save percentage of .861 and a goals-against average of 3.65. Over his career, he has gone 8-8-2 in 19 games with a .880 save percentage and a 3.13 goals-against average. While his NHL stats may not be standout, Silovs shone during the 2025 Calder Cup playoffs, leading the Abbotsford Canucks—Vancouver’s AHL affiliate—to their first-ever championship and earning playoff MVP honors.

The Penguins now have a promising group of young goaltenders including Joel Blomqvist, Taylor Gauthier, Philip Larsson, and Sergei Murashov. Despite having depth, goaltending has been a weak spot for the Penguins over the past decade, raising some concerns moving into the 2025-26 season. Gauthier and Larsson are on AHL contracts, while Blomqvist and Murashov are signed to entry-level deals. Gauthier notably won the ECHL Goaltender of the Year for 2023-24, boasting impressive save percentages of .923 and .928 in consecutive years.

All four prospects are expected to compete primarily at the AHL level, but the addition of Silovs may create a congestion problem, potentially limiting their playing time unless a trade or other roster move is made. Tristan Jarry remains the Penguins’ starting goaltender under a three-year, $5.375 million contract but has struggled with consistency recently.

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The Abbotsford Canucks’ Calder Cup triumph signifies strong development within Vancouver’s system, making Silovs’ acquisition by Pittsburgh intriguing, possibly signaling future moves. If the Penguins don’t clear goaltending logjams soon, it could hinder the growth of their young talents. Speculation surrounds possible trades involving forwards Eric Carlson, Rickard Rakell, and Brian Rust, which might include packaging a goalie prospect to maximize returns, or trading Jarry if an offer is compelling.

Penguins management faces a critical challenge in managing goaltending depth and prospect development as they navigate the 2025-26 season strategy.

Fan Take: This trade highlights how vital goaltending depth is for NHL teams looking to build competitive rosters in the long term. For hockey fans, tracking the Penguins’ moves offers insight into how franchises balance immediate needs with nurturing future talent, impacting the sport’s competitive landscape.

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