The Canucks invited Ty Halaburda, Deagan McMillan, Cooper Walker, Joe Arntsen, and Jonathan Lemieux to join their prospects on their roster for the 2024 Young Stars Classic.
On Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks released their roster for the annual Young Stars Classic prospect tournament that kicks off this weekend. The roster is highlighted by top prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki, as well as 2024 draft picks Riley Patterson, Anthony Romani, Parker Alcos, and Basile Sansonnens.
While not a part of the Vancouver Canucks’ system, Joe Arntsen does have an AHL contract with the Abbotsford Canucks. Off the ice, Arntsen has been praised for his work in the community in Lethbridge and has been named the Hurricanes’ Community Relations Player of the Year the past two seasons. He’s also been praised for his leadership and character.
“He shows up every shift, empties the tank, and plays much larger than his 5-foot-11 frame,” said Elite Prospects’ J.D. Burke in one scouting report. “There appears to be some level of intelligence in terms of how he applies himself physically in board battles too, but mostly Halaburda wins pucks with a strong stick and a never-say-die attitude.”
Jonathan Lemieux has an AHL contract with the Abbotsford Canucks, which essentially puts him fifth on the Vancouver Canucks’ goaltending depth chart. If there’s an injury to any of the four goaltenders ahead of him — Thatcher Demko, Arturs Silovs, Nikita Tolopilo, and Jiri Patera — he’ll be up in Abbotsford, ready to play.
“Without significant mechanical growth, McMillan likely won’t make the NHL, but his passing skill, vision, and defensive value make him worth a shot late in the draft,” reads his draft year profile from Elite Prospects.
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