4 NHL Backup Goalies Who Should Be Starters Eugene Helfrick | December 20, 2024 One can argue that the hardest position to properly fill in hockey is the role of backup goaltender. Not only do you need an NHL-caliber goalie who is able to perform…
Jim Rutherford’s Take on Canucks’ Struggles, Stars, and the Path Forward The Old Prof | December 16, 2024 In a revealing interview on After Hours, Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford sat down with Scott Oake and Ray Ferraro to discuss the team’s recent struggles, key…
Blue Jackets Allow Five Unanswered Goals in Loss to Canucks Mark Scheig | December 7, 2024 The Columbus Blue Jackets were swept in Alberta and were looking to Shake It Off in British Columbia on Friday night. How did it end? It was not the love…
Thatcher Demko’s Return Brings Stability to Canucks Net for Remainder of the Season Lukas Bernasiewicz | December 6, 2024 At today’s morning skate, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed that goaltender Thatcher Demko will be returning to action as a backup for tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue…
7 Canucks Leading Them Through Adversity This Season Matthew Zator | December 2, 2024 The Vancouver Canucks got off to a roaring start in 2023-24 and faced little to no adversity until Dakota Joshua got injured a little over halfway through the season. They…
Canucks Ride Jake DeBrusk’s Hat Trick to 5-4 Overtime Win Against Red Wings Matthew Zator | December 1, 2024 The Vancouver Canucks started slow but finished strong as Jake DeBrusk notched his second career hat trick, including the overtime winner, against the Detroit Red Wings in what ended up…
Vancouver Canucks’ 3 Stars of November Matthew Zator | November 30, 2024 The Vancouver Canucks had an 8-5-0 record in November, with six of the eight wins coming on the road where they are a stellar 9-2-0. Currently, after the very key…
Kevin Lankinen Is Saving the Canucks’ Season The Old Prof | November 29, 2024 Kevin Lankinen has been a revelation for the Vancouver Canucks, delivering game-stealing performances that highlight his importance to the team’s success. His recent 32-save shutout against the Boston Bruins showcased…
Oilers Use Strong 3rd Period to Dismantle the Canucks 7-3 Matthew Zator | November 10, 2024 The Vancouver Canucks started their six-game homestand with a date against the Edmonton Oilers, their first meeting since Game 7 of the second round of the 2024 Playoffs. The game…
Canucks Face Oilers With New-Look Lines After Boeser Injury Matthew Zator | November 9, 2024 The Vancouver Canucks will be without their leading scorer, Brock Boeser, tonight when they face the Edmonton Oilers in the first game of a six-game homestand. Outside of the preseason,…
Canucks Notebook: Thoughts From First 10 Games of 2024-25 Matthew Zator | November 4, 2024 The Vancouver Canucks have started the 2024-25 season with a 5-2-3 record after 10 games, two wins fewer than last season. But, thanks to two overtime/shootout losses, they are only…
Canucks’ Offseason Additions a Mixed Bag After 10 Games Matthew Zator | November 4, 2024 The Vancouver Canucks made a lot of noise in the free agent market on July 1, signing defenders Derek Forbort and Vincent Desharnais, and forwards Jake DeBrusk, Kiefer Sherwood, and…