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Canucks Need Answers from Lankinen and Räty | NHL News
Canucks’ goalie Kevin Lankinen and forward Aatu Räty are the two players who must deliver this season—or risk being exposed. Lankinen’s .876 save percentage last year was a concern, but his struggles were masked by a terrible defense; with a new coaching staff, he needs to prove he can be the reliable netminder fans remember. Meanwhile, Räty’s NHL stats don’t reflect his potential—he dominated in the AHL and internationally—but his ceiling hinges on getting real ice time, power-play chances, and a top-nine role. If he gets those, 25-30 points is realistic, maybe even 35-40. For Vancouver…
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