The Philadelphia Flyers continue to evaluate their goaltending options as free agency approaches, and a rising young name from the Vancouver Canucks has surfaced as a potential fit. According to multiple reports, 24-year-old Latvian netminder Arturs Silovs has drawn interest from Philadelphia amid growing uncertainty surrounding the Flyers’ crease.

Silovs recently led AHL Abbotsford to a Calder Cup title and earned playoff MVP honors, solidifying his place as one of the Canucks’ most intriguing assets. However, with Thatcher Demko nearing a long-term extension in Vancouver, the organization may be willing to part ways with Silovs in the coming weeks.

The Flyers are reportedly among the teams monitoring the situation closely, particularly as they remain hesitant to commit to any veteran goalie in the current free-agent pool.

Silovs could become available

As noted by TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Canucks are nearing an agreement with Demko, which could force their hand on Silovs. If Vancouver attempts to send him back to the AHL next season, they would first need to place him on waivers — a move that risks losing him for nothing.

: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers shoots on goalie Arturs Silovs #31 of the Vancouver Canucks during the first period on November, 19, 2024 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Kevin Kurz of The Athletic connected Silovs to the Flyers earlier this week, noting the club’s desire to find a partner for Samuel Ersson without tying up cap space on a multi-year veteran deal.

“(Demko’s extension) could open the door for the club to move 24-year-old goalie Arturs Silovs,” Kurz wrote. “Might Silovs, who is signed through next season at $850,000, be someone the Flyers call on?”

Goaltending still a question mark in Philadelphia

The Flyers currently have Ersson, Ivan Fedotov, and Aleksei Kolosov under contract, but only Ersson has established any consistency in the NHL. Both Fedotov and Kolosov struggled with adaptation last season, and their long-term viability remains uncertain.

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During his season-ending press conference in April, Flyers general manager Daniel Briere openly acknowledged the organization’s concern: “We realize the goalies did not play to the expectations that we had,” Briere said. “If we have a chance to improve, we are going to have to seriously consider it.”