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Canucks Select Goalie Alexei Medvedev in Bold Draft Move

6/29/2025

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The Vancouver Canucks made a bold move in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, choosing 17-year-old goaltender Alexei Medvedev with the 47th pick. Standing tall at 6'3", the Russian phenom showcased his skills with an impressive .912 save percentage in the OHL. Medvedev is determined to claim the starting goalie position for the London Knights next season.

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The Vancouver Canucks made a bold move in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, choosing 17-year-old goaltender Alexei Medvedev with the 47th pick. Standing tall at 6'3", the Russian phenom showcased his skills with an impressive .912 save percentage in the OHL. Medvedev is determined to claim the starting goalie position for the London Knights next season.