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Canucks prospects: What’s happening with Aleksei Medvedev?

Vancouver's 2025 second rounder saw his London Knights junior team create a crowded crease by adding a third netminder in a trade…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:20 PM
Canucks prospects: What’s happening with Aleksei Medvedev?
Key Things to Know
  • Vancouver Canucks goalie prospect Aleksei Medvedev faces an uncertain London Knights future after the team acquired netminder Arvin Jaswal.
  • London general manager Mark Hunter stated the team will carry three goaltenders for the time being.
  • Medvedev holds a 3-3-0-1 record, a 3.37 goals against average, and a .895 save percentage this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Vancouver Canucks goaltender prospect Aleksei Medvedev faces competition in the OHL after the London Knights acquired netminder Arvin Jaswal from the Barrie Colts. Medvedev, a 2025 second-round pick signed to an entry-level contract, has been splitting playing time with rookie Brian Cooke while compiling a 3-3-0-1 record with London this season.

London general manager Mark Hunter plans to keep three goalies temporarily, leading to speculation that Medvedev could eventually be traded. The Province's prospect rankings also highlighted top performances across the organization, including forward Adam Novotny's 18 points in 12 games for Peterborough and Caleb Malhotra's strong weekend for Boston University.

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