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Too Good to Risk? Šilovs’ Rise Complicates Canucks’ Goalie Plans

The Old Prof | June 4, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks find themselves with a good problem — too many viable NHL-caliber goaltenders. But “good” doesn’t mean “easy.” Artūrs Šilovs’ breakout performance in the American Hockey League playoffs…

Categories Canucks Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Goalie Future Hinges on Demko Decision

The Old Prof | June 1, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks have a crucial decision to make, and it centers in the crease. Goaltender Thatcher Demko, once seen as a franchise cornerstone, is entering the final year of…

Categories Canucks Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Vancouver Canucks

4 NHL Backup Goalies Who Should Be Starters

Eugene Helfrick | April 15, 2025

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…

Categories NHL Goaltending

Canucks Get Big Win With Kevin Lankinen Extension

Lukas Bernasiewicz | February 22, 2025

While the entire hockey world relished in an incredible 4 Nations Face-Off that concluded on Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks quickly went back to business. The team signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen…

Categories Canucks Transactions, Vancouver Canucks

Likeliest 4 Nations Face-Off Final Matchups 4 Games In

Ryan Szporer | February 16, 2025

The USA is already in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Feb. 20. Which country between Canada, Finland and Sweden will join them?

Categories 4 Nations Face-off

Finland Rebounds to Beat Rival Sweden 4-3 in Overtime at 4 Nations

Ryan Szporer | February 15, 2025

Mikael Granlund scored in overtime to lift Finland to a critical 4-3 win over rival Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday.

Categories 4 Nations Face-off

5 Takeaways From Canucks’ 4 Games Since Miller & Pettersson Trades

Matthew Zator | February 14, 2025

It’s been four games since the Vancouver Canucks shook up their roster and jettisoned J.T. Miller, Vincent Desharnais, Danton Heinen, and Erik Brannstrom, and added Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini, Marcus…

Categories Editor's Choice, Vancouver Canucks

5 Canucks Who Could Be On the Move Before the Trade Deadline

Matthew Zator | January 25, 2025

After winning the Pacific Division and hitting 50 wins for the third time in franchise history last season, I don’t think anyone thought the Vancouver Canucks would be in this…

Categories Editor's Choice, Trade Deadline, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Islanders, Canucks, Blue Jackets

Jim Parsons | January 21, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reactions to the Connor McDavid suspension have been polarizing, with some analysts and fans calling for an appeal or for the Edmonton Oilers captain to…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, NHL Rumors, Vancouver Canucks

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…

Categories Canucks Management, Vancouver Canucks

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…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

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…

Categories Canucks Goaltending, Vancouver Canucks
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