Jiri Patera - NHL News & Rumors

Drops to AHL Patera was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.

Impact Patera spent the Olympic break with the Canucks, but he is no longer needed on the NHL roster with Kevin Lankinen good to go after his time with Team Finland. Patera may get chances to play later in the season if Lankinen or Nikita Tolopilo sustain injuries.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Up with big club Patera was recalled from AHL Abbotsford under emergency conditions on Wednesday.

Impact Patera swapped places with Nikita Tolopilo, who will be Abbotsford's primary goalie during the NHL's Olympic break. Patera will likely get some practice time in when the Canucks regroup prior to the end of the break, but he'll probably return to the AHL when games resume.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to AHL Patera was loaned to AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.

Impact Patera sat on the bench for all three games during his recent recall. He has seen action in one NHL game this season, allowing seven goals on 40 shots Nov. 17 in an 8-5 loss in Florida. The Canucks recalled Nikita Tolopilo from Abbotsford in a corresponding move.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Patera was recalled from AHL Abbotsford under emergency conditions Sunday.

Impact Patera will swap places with Nikita Tolopilo, who was sent down to Abbotsford after a poor outing Saturday versus the Oilers. In the NHL this season, Patera has lost his only appearance, allowing seven goals on 40 shots in an 8-5 loss to the Panthers on Nov. 17. He's gone 7-6-2 with a 2.49 GAA and a .915 save percentage over 16 outings in the AHL.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Patera was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

Impact Patera was called up by Vancouver on Monday, but he didn't make any appearances during his stint with the NHL club. He should see more consistent playing time in the minors, while Nikita Tolopilo was called up Thursday to provide additional depth behind Kevin Lankinen for Vancouver.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Monday Patera was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Monday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

Impact Patera was sent down by the Canucks on Saturday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club after Nikita Tolopilo left the team since his wife is in labor. Patera will likely serve as Kevin Lankinen's backup while Tolopilo is away from the team.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Abbotsford Patera was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.

Impact Patera was a back up in both games this week. He has made only one appearance at the NHL level this season, and it was not pretty, as he allowed seven goals on 40 shots in an 8-5 loss to Florida. Look for Kevin Lankinen to return to the lineup Saturday after missing a pair of games due to personal reasons.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Abbotsford Patera was recalled from AHL Abbotsford under emergency conditions Tuesday.

Impact Kevin Lankinen will not travel with the Canucks for their upcoming four-game road trip due to personal reasons, which resulted in Patera being elevated from the minors. The 26-year-old Patera is now the de facto No. 1 netminder, as Thatcher Demko is currently on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. At this point, Patera seems likely to get the nod for Wednesday's game in Anaheim. The 2017 sixth-round pick allowed seven goals on 40 shots in a loss to Florida on Nov. 17 in his lone appearances with the big club this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Patera was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Impact Patera saw action in one game during his November stint with the Canucks, giving up seven goals on 40 shots (.825 save percentage) in a loss to the Panthers on Nov. 17. With Thatcher Demko (lower body) still on the shelf, the Canucks brought up Nikita Tolopilo from the minors in a corresponding move, presumably to serve as the No. 2 behind Kevin Lankinen against the Ducks on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late fade in Florida Patera stopped 33 of 40 shots in Monday's 8-5 loss to the Panthers, with Florida's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Impact The wild back-and-forth affair saw the Canucks take a 2-0 lead in the first period, fall behind 5-2 midway through the second, then rally to tie it up in the third before the Panthers finally pulled away. Patera didn't give up any egregiously bad goals, but he also showed some nerves at times, which perhaps shouldn't have been surprising considering his first NHL start of the season was coming against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champs. Kevin Lankinen should continue to get most of the work while Thatcher Demko (lower body) is sidelined, but Vancouver has back-to-back sets coming up each of the next two weekends, so Patera figures to get at least a little more action while up with the big club.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • NHL.COM

Canucks Player Grades: Jiri Patera under siege in wild 8-5 loss to pouncing Panthers The Canucks were outshot 41-15, outhit, outhustled, and outscored, as aggressive Panthers pounced on plethora of opportunities

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Bennett keys Panthers' three-goal third period in 8-5 win over Canucks

Sam Bennett scored the tiebreaking goal at 4:02 of the third period and the Florida Panthers beat the Vancouver Canucks 8-5

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Tending twine Monday Patera will defend the road crease against Florida on Monday, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The Canucks are playing the second half of a back-to-back set Monday, and Patera will make his season debut as a result after Kevin Lankinen started against the Lightning on Sunday. Patera has made eight NHL appearances for the Golden Knights, going 3-3-1 with a 3.58 GAA and .902 save percentage. The Panthers are scoring just 2.72 goals per game to begin the season, which is tied for the fifth-worst mark in the NHL.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from AHL Patera was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Friday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

Impact There is no word at this time as to whether Thatcher Demko or Kevin Lankinen are injured. Patera was 1-2-1 with a 3.10 GAA and an .894 save percentage in five AHL appearances this season. Patera has played eight NHL games across a pair of seasons with Vegas, posting a 3-3-1 record.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Goaltender Jiri Patera among four players placed on waivers Patera was among those put on waivers for purposes of reassignment. The others are Joe LaBate, MacKenzie MacEachern and Jimmy Schuldt

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Jiří Patera And The 2024–25 Waiver Wire Journey Back To The Canucks The Vancouver Canucks have one of the best problems in the NHL — amass surplus in goaltending talent. It was ultimately for this reason that...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Waived by Vancouver Patera was placed on waivers by the Canucks on Monday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

Impact Patera spent most of training camp with Vancouver, but he'll presumably head back to AHL Abbotsford if he clears waivers. He made seven regular-season appearances for Abbotsford last year, going 2-2-2 with a 2.79 GAA and .899 save percentage.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: Goalie Jiri Patera claimed off waivers again, this time by Vancouver Patera was claimed off waivers by the Bruins and put back on waivers once their crease conundrum was settled.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Picked up by former club Patera was re-claimed off waivers by Vancouver on Monday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Patera's stint in Boston lasted less than a week after he was claimed by the Bruins, presumably, to bolster the goalie room in the absence of Jeremy Swayman. With Swayman finally signed, Patera's services were no longer needed, allowing the Canucks to bring the netminder back into the fold. Since they originally waived Patera for the purpose of sending him down to the minors, he will now be headed to AHL Abbotsford for the start of the 2024-25 season.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on waivers Patera was placed on waivers Sunday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Boston claimed Patera off waivers from Vancouver on Wednesday for additional goaltending depth. However, the Bruins signed Jeremy Swayman on Sunday, making Petera expendable. The 25-year-old Patera will head to AHL Providence if he clears.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goalie Jiri Patera showed no signs of wear in his first practice after his long journey to join the Bruins - The Boston Globe Patera stood out at Warrior, fully regaled in his Canucks duds but wearing a Bruins practice jersey. Patera was claimed off waivers Wednesda...

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Canucks lose goaltender Jiri Patera on waivers to Boston The Vancouver Canucks' goalie plans have shifted again as Jiri Patera is now a Boston Bruin

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

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Bennett keys Panthers' three-goal third period in 8-5 win over Canucks