The Vancouver Canucks have made history by becoming the first NHL team to claim a player on the preseason waiver wire, targeting goaltender Leevi Merilainen from the Ottawa Senators. The move marks a significant shift for the Finnish netminder, who has spent the past four seasons in Ottawa’s organization. With the preseason approaching, the acquisition could signal a change in Vancouver’s goaltending plans. Fans and analysts will be watching to see how Merilainen fits into the team’s depth chart.

The Vancouver Canucks have become the first team to make a claim on the preseason waiver wire. Vancouver has claimed goaltender Leevi Merilainen off of waivers from the Ottawa Senators, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. This move will shift Merilainen to a new team four years after his debut in the Senators’ pro ranks. Merilainen will […]