Canucks Player Grades 2024-2025

Grading Scheme:

A: Exceptional, Fantastic, Great

B: Good, Solid, Quality

C: Average, Ordinary, Meh

D: Bad, Poor, unsatisfactory

Grades are based on Point Production, Usage, Value In Relation To The Cap, Overall Expectations, and How I Feel

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ Games Played

• End the season on the Canucks

Player grades are dropping one by one! We’ll be revealing them individually each day, so make sure to check back daily to see who’s up next and how they measured up this season. Don’t miss a single breakdown!

In order of Games Played

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Arturs Silovs: C-

GP 10 GAA 3.65 SAV .861

Arturs Silovs earned a spot in the Canucks opening night lineup after turning heads with his impressive performance during the team's 2024 playoff run. Unfortunately, his debut set the tone for a difficult season. Silovs started just nine games for Vancouver, posting a 2-6-1 record with a troubling .861 save percentage. He allowed four or more goals in over half of those starts en route to a goals against average of 3.65… a rough stretch by any standard.

However, his time in the AHL told a different story. In 21 games with the Abbotsford Canucks, Silovs went 14-5-1 with a 2.41 goals-against average and a solid .908 save percentage. While not elite numbers, they were certainly a marked improvement and showcased his potential.

Playing just 31 games across both leagues isn’t ideal for a young goalie’s development, but it’s a tough reality when you’re slotted behind a frequently injured Thatcher Demko on the depth chart. Silovs is under contract for one more season at $850,000 and will be a restricted free agent in 2026, when he turns 25.

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Arshdeep Bains: C-

GP 13 G 1 A 0 TP 1 +/- (-5)

Surrey’s own Arshdeep Bains scored his first NHL goal and game-winning goal at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 26, 2024! Unfortunately, there wasn’t much else to celebrate in his 13-game stint with the Canucks this season. He averaged a meagre 10:30 of ice-time per night and somehow ended up a minus 5…

Bains has established himself as a reliable contributor at the AHL level, tallying an impressive 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists) in 50 games, and at only 24 years old, there's still some runway for growth. However, his transition to the NHL has been rocky, with just one goal and a minus-10 rating through 21 games, he’s yet to find his footing at the top level.

Has Bains plateaued as a fringe AHL/NHL tweener, or is there untapped potential in his game? Slated to be an RFA at the end of the season, the Canucks will need to make a decision soon.

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Filip Chytil: C

GP 15 G 2 A 4 TP 6 +/- (-11)

Filip Chytil was one of the key pieces acquired in the J.T. Miller trade on January 31st, 2025. The 25-year-old center was originally drafted 21st overall by the Rangers in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Over his 8 seasons in New York, Chytil appeared in 378 games, tallying 164 points (75 goals, 89 assists) while averaging just over 14 minutes of ice time per game.

Chytil brings blazing speed and slick hands, making him a legitimate offensive threat when given the space. However, his defensive play had been inconsistent, and there were concerns about his durability. He has a significant concussion history, having suffered four during his time with the Rangers, making his acquisition extremely risky.

Disaster struck on March 15th, 2025. Former Canuck Jason Dickinson, late in the third period hit Chytil from behind forcing him out of the game, and the REMAINDER OF THE SEASON. Chytil was diagnosed with yet another concussion... worst case scenario... only 15 games in

The good news is that Chytil did participate in a full contract practice by the end of the season and will reportedly be at 100% at the start of next season, stating:

"It's been nice [the last] couple of days to practice with the guys, and I really enjoyed it. It's great to head to the off-season 100% ready and have a big sumer now and be for September"

Chytil has 2 more years at 4.437M AAV and should center the third line next season!

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Victor Mancini: C+

GP 16 G 1 A 2 TP 3 +/- (-6)

Mancini was another key piece acquired in the J.T. Miller trade. The 22-year-old right-handed defensemen was drafted in the 5th round (159th overall) by the Rangers during the 2022 NHL entry draft. At the time of the trade, Mancini split time between the Rangers and their farm team, playing 15 games for the Rangers, scoring 5 points (1 goal, 4 assists), and playing another 23 games for the Hartford Wolfpack, scoring 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists).

Mancini also split time between Vancouver and Abbotsford playing in 16 games for the Vancouver Canucks recording 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists), and suiting up for 7 games for Abbotsford recording 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists). Mancini had both good and bad moments in his short stint for the Vancouver Canucks showing off his strength in the defensive zone and his strong skating ability in transition and in the offensive zone but also took careless penalties and was out of position on more than several occasions leading to goals against.  

Standing at 6’3” with impressive skating ability, Mancini is certainly an intriguing young piece on the Canucks' blue line. He’s signed through next season at $870K and will become a restricted free agent at season’s end. If the 2025–26 season started today, Mancini would likely slot in as the third-pair, right-handed defenseman; however, with the potential arrival of Tom Willander and expected depth additions in free agency, that spot is far from locked in.

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Nils Aman: C

GP 19 G 1 A 5 TP 6 +/- (-2)

Nils Aman was one of 40 skaters to suit up for the Canucks this season, appearing in 19 games. Averaging 10:29 of ice time per night, his offensive output was respectable for a fourth liner, posting 6 points in those 19 games, which projects to 26 points over a full 82-game season.

The downside? Aman doesn't kill penalties and has struggled mightily in the faceoff circle, winning just 37.2% of his draws. At this point, he doesn’t look like a reliable option at center in the NHL. However, his speed and ability to play the wing keep him in the conversation as a viable depth piece.

Aman has been a strong contributor in the AHL though, recording 30 points (7 goals, 23 assists) in 36 games. The 25-year-old is under contract through next season at a cap hit of $825k and will be a restricted free agent at season’s end.

Expect him to continue serving as a solid NHL/AHL tweener going into next year. There is a reason why he only played 19 games…

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Phillip Di Giuseppe: C

GP 20 G 1 A 5 TP 6 +/- (-2)

Di Giuseppe played 20 games this year??? Apparently, he did! Averaging 11:34 of ice time per night, he recorded 6 points and earned 47 seconds of shorthanded ice time per game as part of the penalty kill unit. Di Giuseppe may not move the needle, but he doesn't hurt the team either. He's a reliable, responsible player who knows his role and rarely makes costly mistakes. He also played in 22 games with the Abbotsford Canucks, putting up 9 points (4 goals, 5 assists).

Di Giuseppe is 31 years old and will be an unrestricted free agent. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Canucks let him walk in search of younger options.

Remember, folks, it’s not delivery, it’s Di Giuseppe

Di Giuseppe's stats with the Canucks:

GP: 101

G: 12

A: 16

TP: 28

+/- (-4)

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Thatcher Demko: C

GP 23 GAA 2.90 SAV .889

Coming off an injury Thatcher Demko didn’t start a game until December 10th, 2024, where the main headline this season was injuries once again. He started 23 games but only finished 21 of them, getting injured during play on two separate occasions (Jan 1, 2025 @ SEA and February 2, 2025 vs TOR).

Demko’s performance on the ice was a mixed bag this season. He posted a sub .900 save percentage in 10 of his starts, but also flashed brilliance, looking like vintage Demko on several occasions. His standout moment came against Colorado, where he delivered a shutout performance and earned a standing ovation from the Rogers Arena crowd. We all know the talent is there, but it was clear that Demko was trying to adjust to his physical limitations.

The good news is that Demko will have a full offseason to recover and return to full health. Don’t be surprised if he comes back with a vengeance. With just one year remaining on his contract, he’ll have all the motivation he needs to prove he’s still among the league’s elite goaltenders. The Canucks are in a bit of a tough spot, Demko’s said he wants to stick around long-term, but with his injury history, it’s understandable if the team’s a little hesitant to hand out big money on a long-term deal. The reality is that the best ability is availability, and Demko simply cannot stay healthy.

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