Hockey analyst Frank Seravalli on the “X” website reports that Shilov will receive $850,000 per season.
“Arthur helped us a lot last year when we needed it. He continues to grow and develop. We expect him to fight for a full goalkeeping role at the club. Our coaches will continue to work with him to help develop his skills and take the next step in his career,” the club said in a statement. quoted Canucks general manager Patrick Olwin.
The 23-year-old Latvian goalkeeper celebrated five victories in ten matches in this year’s Stanley Cup, allowed an average of 2.9 innings and saved 89.8% of shots, as the team fought to the second round. In the regular season, he played in four games, won three, allowed 2.5 innings on average and shot 88.1%.
Shilov spent most of the season in the American Hockey League (AHL), where he celebrated 16 victories in 34 fights, averaged 2.7 rebounds and blocked 90.7% of shots. The Latvian has played four seasons in North American professional hockey, in the last two of which he also got the chance to play in the NHL.
Last season, the Canucks entered the Stanley Cup after a three-year hiatus, where they lost in the second round.
Source: www.diena.lv
