Canucks Recall Aku Koskenvuo on Emergency Basis
The move covers Vancouver’s net during Kevin Lankinen’s Olympic duty with Finland.
Overview
- General manager Patrik Allvin announced the 22-year-old was recalled from AHL Abbotsford under emergency conditions.
- Koskenvuo will practice with the NHL club during Lankinen’s participation at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- Team guidance indicates the recall is expected to be temporary, with a return to Abbotsford once Lankinen is available.
- Finland faces Switzerland in the Olympic quarterfinal on Wednesday at 9:10 a.m. PT, which could influence the timing of Lankinen’s return.
- A fifth-round pick in 2021, the Harvard product signed a two-year entry-level deal in 2025 and has split this season between the ECHL and AHL, posting a 3.20 GAA and .895 save percentage in nine AHL games.