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Canucks Place Goaltender Patera on Waivers Amid Roster Shuffle

10/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Vancouver Canucks have a goaltending surplus, placing Jirí Patera on waivers.
Patera, Joseph LaBate, MacKenzie MacEachern, and Jimmy Schuldt cleared waivers and will report to Abbotsford Canucks for training camp, part of the Canucks' 17 roster moves to Abbotsford and the WHL.
Nikita Tolopilo is expected to be Abbotsford's starter, with Patera competing for time.
Abbotsford's training camp opens October 1.

History

Historical Context

The Vancouver Canucks reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 1994, led by players like Trevor Linden and Pavel Bure, which significantly boosted fan attendance to over 16,000 per game. Since then, the franchise has focused on strategic roster adjustments, including recent moves like placing Jirí Patera on waivers, to enhance competitiveness in the evolving NHL landscape.

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Story summary

The Vancouver Canucks have a goaltending surplus, placing Jirí Patera on waivers.
Patera, Joseph LaBate, MacKenzie MacEachern, and Jimmy Schuldt cleared waivers and will report to Abbotsford Canucks for training camp, part of the Canucks' 17 roster moves to Abbotsford and the WHL.
Nikita Tolopilo is expected to be Abbotsford's starter, with Patera competing for time.
Abbotsford's training camp opens October 1.

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