Lankinen’s new contract is the third deal the Canucks have finalized this month, after they extended new additions Marcus Pettersson (six years) and Drew O’Connor (two years).

The situation is changing at a fast and furious pace when it comes to the crease of the Vancouver Canucks. Actually, it’s moving faster than we can even type.

Thatcher Demko’s injury issues have resurfaced after the Vancouver Canucks goaltender left Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs just 10 minutes into the first period. There was no clear in-game moment where he appeared to get hurt, but footage showed Demko stretching his left leg before speaking with head coach Rick Tocchet on the bench.