Tolopilo Faces Uncertain Future in Vancouver

Nikita Tolopilo will lose his waiver eligibility for the 2026-27 season, creating a complex roster situation for the Canucks this off-season. The 25-year-old goaltender has posted a 4-5-2 record with an .899 save percentage in 13 NHL games this season. With Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen holding no-movement clauses, Vancouver may be forced to trade Tolopilo to avoid losing him on waivers, mirroring the situation that led to the trade of Artūrs Šilovs last year.