The Pittsburgh Penguins added several new players to their roster this off-season. Perhaps the most intriguing of the bunch is goaltender Arturs Silovs.
The Penguins acquired Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks this past month. The Penguins needed more depth between the pipes, so seeing them take a shot on a young goalie like Silovs is entirely understandable. Meanwhile, the Canucks parting ways with Silovs was also easy to understand, as they have both Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen locked up long-term now.
The Penguins should now offer Silovs the opportunity to receive more chances at the NHL level, as he is projected to be their backup during the 2025-26 season. More consistent playing time at the NHL level should benefit Silovs, and it is a big reason why he is a clear breakout candidate heading into next season.
Silovs' excellent play during the playoffs this year with the Abbotsford Canucks should also create more hype surrounding him. The 2019 sixth-round pick was a huge reason why Abbotsford won the Calder Cup, as he had a 16-7 record, a 2.01 goals-against average, a .931 save percentage, and five shutouts. With his awesome play, he was also named AHL playoff MVP.
With all of this, it is hard not to feel optimistic about Silovs heading into the 2025-26 season. If he continues to trend in the right direction with his development, he could end up being a solid piece of the Penguins' roster moving forward.
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