Leevi Meriläinen Claimed Off Waivers by Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks claimed 24-year-old goaltender Leevi Meriläinen off waivers from the Ottawa Senators. Meriläinen recently stopped 21 shots in a 6-1 preseason loss to Toronto. After a stellar 2024-25 season where he went 8-3-1 with a 1.99 GAA, he struggled last season with an 8-10-1 record and 3.51 GAA in 20 NHL games. His arrival adds depth to a Vancouver crease featuring Kevin Lankinen, Nikita Tolopilo, and the eventual return of Thatcher Demko from hip surgery.