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Canucks’ Future Success Starts With Thatcher Demko

Kyle Grimard | February 19, 2022

The Vancouver Canucks made an investment in the future of their goaltending late last season, locking up Thatcher Demko to a five-year extension with an average annual value (AAV) of…

Revisiting Canucks Goaltenders at the NHL All-Star Game

Matthew Zator | January 15, 2022

On Thursday, goaltender Thatcher Demko was named to Team Pacific as a representative of the Vancouver Canucks. There were many players like J.T. Miller (who is up for the Last…

Vancouver Canucks All-Time Team

Matthew Zator | July 27, 2021

Over the course of their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many memorable and legendary players walk the halls of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. With the 50th…

Canucks 12 Days of Hockeymas: 7 Members of the Ring of Honour

Matthew Zator | December 18, 2020

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…

Top 3 All-Time Vancouver Canucks Goalies

The Old Prof | April 28, 2020

During the 2018-19 regular season, Jacob Markstrom’s strong play surprised many fans and hockey experts. At that time, Markstrom looked like the “answer” for the Vancouver Canucks goalie depth for…

THW’s Goalie News: Andersen, Kuemper, and McLean’s Fresh Look

Stephen Ground | October 11, 2019

A full night of NHL action on Thursday gives us plenty of stories to talk about, but we’ll focus on two goalies seemingly headed in different directions. Andersen in Trouble?…

THW’s Goalie News: A Crossover, a Shutout & Retro Gear

Greg Boysen | October 10, 2019

Wednesday may not have been a very busy day on the National Hockey League schedule, but there was plenty of goalie news to cover including some sweet retro gear, the…

Top 3 All-Time Canucks Goalies

Trevor Connors | February 8, 2017

Richard Brodeur Drafted by the New York Islanders in 1972, “King” Richard Brodeur started his professional career with the Quebec Nordiques of the WHA, leading them to an Avco Cup…

Top 4 Goalies in Canucks’ History

Noah Dolinajec | August 6, 2015

If you’ve ever wondered what being a gravedigger feels like just try being a Vancouver Canucks fan. The franchise has seen more goalie drama in their 45 year history than…

If Roberto Luongo Goes So Does the Best Era of Vancouver Canucks Goaltending

Andrew Eide | June 5, 2012

In the 42 year history of the Vancouver Canucks they have seen 52 brave souls man the net for them, most of them abject disasters. Since arriving in Vancouver in…

Roberto Luongo Makes Vancouver Canucks And NHL History

Daniel Schöpf | January 22, 2012

Roberto Luongo became the Vancouver Canucks all-time wins leader on Saturday, following the 4-3 victory against the San Jose Sharks. Luongo surpassed Canucks legend and Ring of Honour inductee Kirk…

Poster Boys: An Examination of Who Should Be On the Cover of NHL 12

James Neveau | June 10, 2011

Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent During this late stage of the NHL calendar, there has been plenty of news both on and off the ice to keep computer keyboards active and…

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  • Today in Hockey History: June 25