Canucks Weekly: Time to Lean on Demko
The Vancouver Canucks have played a lot better in recent weeks, the only problem being they’ve been unable to pull out wins. Through 22 games, the Canucks have an 8-12-2…
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Canucks 12 Days of Hockeymas: Captain Luongo
The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
Canucks 12 Days of Hockeymas: 5 Forgotten Backup Goaltenders
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
Canucks Starting Goaltender: Demko or Holtby? [Video]
For the first time since Cory Schneider and Roberto Luongo manned the crease, the Vancouver Canucks will have an accomplished goaltender paired with an up and coming one. This season,…
Braden Holtby Gives Canucks an Advantage in Pacific Division
As long as the NHL doesn’t realign their divisions and conferences before the upcoming 2020-21 season, we’re about to see if the Vancouver Canucks recent acquisition, Braden Holtby, can reclaim…
Canucks: Getting Braden Holtby Back on Track
Braden Holtby was the most decorated goaltender in free agency which showcased a plethora of quality netminders. The five-time All-Star won the Calder Cup in 2010, the Vezina Trophy in…
Dissecting Demko’s Role in Canucks Goalie Rotation
A few days ago it seemed that barring any last-minute changes, Thatcher Demko would be promoted to the Vancouver Canucks’ starting goalie next season. Unfortunately for Demko, changes have come…
3 Scenarios for Canucks’ Goaltending in 2020-21
Jacob Markstrom will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after having an MVP worthy season for the Vancouver Canucks. Markstrom carried the load for the club in 2019-20, as…
Canucks’ Other-Worldly Demko Ready to Carry Game 6 Load
The Vancouver Canucks, with their backs against the wall, rode the great play of their young goalie Thatcher Demko to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 in Game 5 on…
5 Takeaways From Canucks’ Game 2 Win Over the Golden Knights
The Vancouver Canucks tied up their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights thanks to a 5-2 win in Game 2 on Tuesday night. The Golden Knights dominated Game 1,…
Hart and Markstrom Are Winning in Very Different Ways
Goaltending plays a huge role in winning championships, and this is especially prevalent in this year’s playoffs. Specifically, the Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks can look at their netminders as…
Comparing Thatcher Demko and Michael DiPietro’s Rookie AHL Seasons
In the last decade, the Vancouver Canucks‘ strength has arguably been their goaltending. From Roberto Luongo and Cory Schneider to Jacob Markstrom and Thatcher Demko, the franchise has enjoyed relative…