Clayton is an undrafted defenseman that has never played an NHL game and will likely be an organizational depth blueliner for Vancouver, playing in Abbotsford (AHL). The 25-year-old Clayton had five points (2G / 3A) in 33 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) before the trade.
Quillan is an undrafted forward who played three games with the Maple Leafs earlier this season. That said, the 23-year-old Quillan has spent most of the season with the Marlies (AHL), where he has excelled, with 27 points (8G / 19A) in 28 games.
Lankinen was excellent in Vancouver's most recent game, arguably his best outing of the season, saving 38 of 40 shots (.950 SV%), but the team's struggles continued, falling short in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Despite a 2-3-1 record, the 30-year-old Lankinen has had some strong outings in recent weeks, posting a 2.82 GAA and .909 SV% in his last six games. The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +140 road underdogs against a Columbus Blue Jackets team on a two-game winning streak.
Lankinen was excellent in Vancouver's most recent game, arguably his best outing of the season, saving 38 of 40 shots (.950 SV%), but the team's struggles continued, falling short in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Despite a 2-3-1 record, the 30-year-old Lankinen has had some strong outings in recent weeks, posting a 2.82 GAA and .909 SV% in his last six games. The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +140 road underdogs against a Columbus Blue Jackets team on a two-game winning streak.
Even on the tail-end of a back-to-back, the Sens opt against giving James Reimer his team debut and instead will hand Merilainen his second start in as many nights. Merilainen was sharp in Tuesday's win over the Canucks, stopping 19 of the 20 shots he faced enroute to the 2-1 victory. The 23-year-old netminder has been inconsistent at best when called upon this season, posting a 7-10-0 record and an .870 SV% across 18 appearances. The Senators enter action on Wednesday at -115 on the money line.
Buium will draw right back into the lineup after getting a night off on Monday. Tom Willander will sit in his place.
Willander will take a seat on Tuesday as the Canucks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Zeev Buium draws into the lineup in his place.
The Canucks will look to end a miserable seven-game losing streak (0-5-2), turning to Lankinen to tend the twine against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old Lankinen allowed four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) in his most recent start, a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He has a 3.40 GAA and .883 SV% in 22 games this season (6-11-4). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +197 road underdogs against the Senators.
Schenn did not play in Winnipeg's most recent game, but he will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 36-year-old Schenn has five points (1G / 4A) and 88 hits in 30 games this season.
The Senators are entrenched in an ugly four-game losing streak and will need Merilainen be a difference-maker on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 23-year-old Merilainen has an ugly 3.48 GAA and .866 SV% in 17 games this season (6-10-0). He has a 3.04 GAA and .826 SV% in his last four games (0-4-0). That said, the Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -220 home favorites against a struggling Canucks team that lost 6-3 to the Montreal Canadiens yesterday, extending their losing streak to seven games (0-5-2).
Tolopilo was recalled from Abbotsford (AHL) on Sunday in correspondence to Thatcher Demko (lower body) being placed on IR, and he will be between the pipes for Vancouver on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 25-year-old Tolopilo was solid in a four-game stint for Vancouver earlier this season (2-1-0), posting a 2.74 GAA and .911 SV%. The Canucks enter the action on Monday as -184 home favorites against a Canadiens team that is 5-2-0 in their last seven games.
Rossi has not played since December 30th and is likely still a couple weeks away from returning to action. The 24-year-old has two points (1G / 1A) in eight games since joining the Canucks in a trade with Minnesota.
