Nikita Tolopilo projects as a depth goaltender for now, with a 34.4 overall that ranks 78th of 104 rated goaltenders.

He has allowed 3 more goals than expected given shot quality, which is what holds the rating back.

His rating fell from 59.8 in 2024-25 to 32 in 2025-26, one of the bigger drops in his 2-season card history.

The contract, $850K through 2026-27, grades Fair: the model's expected value of $929K is within $79K of what he is paid.

The Vancouver Canucks have $15.8M of space under the $104M cap this season.

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Other VAN goaltenders by rating: Thatcher Demko (93.6), Leevi Merilainen (14.7), Kevin Lankinen (0.6). See the full Vancouver Canucks cap sheet.

How we rate players: each skater's overall is a percentile (0-100) built from offense, defense, play driving, finishing, power-play and penalty-kill impact against players at the same position; goalies are rated on goals saved above expected. Contract value compares the cap hit with the salary the model expects for that level of production, age and position. Figures are updated as new games and signings arrive.