Thatcher Demko

The Junk Drawer: Vancouver Canucks

Goaltender Kevin Lankinen was 13 years old when defenseman Tyler Myers was drafted in the first round, 12th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2008 NHL draft. Both helped the Canucks defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 last night in Philadelphia. Myers played in his 1000th NHL game and collected a beauty assist on a […]

How Wrong Were My 2023-24 Season Predictions?

The 2023-24 NHL season is wrapped up completely and we are waiting patiently for training camp to begin for the 2024-25 season. Just days before the 2023-24 season began, I wrote a predictions piece for the year, something I continue to do for as long as I can. I figured that calling myself out for […]

Opinion: Why This Could Be the Year that Predators’ Saros Wins the Vezina Trophy

It may be too early to start thinking about next season considering that we are still in the thick of things regarding free agency and the summer in general. One area that might be worth looking at is potential award winners for next season. For this particular article, I want to focus on the Vezina […]

NHL Playoffs: Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks | Round 2, Game 1 | 05/08/2024

Welcome back, friends. A whole week without Playoff hockey was torture, but at least we will see more of it. The Edmonton Oilers go from playing against a team that had more success with a defensive system, to now playing against a team fairly similar to them in terms of playing style. There is a […]

NHL Announces Vezina Trophy Finalists

The National Hockey League has announced the finalists for the 2024 Vezina Trophy. The Vancouver Canucks‘ Thatcher Demko, the Florida Panthers‘ Sergei Bobrovsky, and Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets were nominated as the three finalists. 2023 Vezina Trophy Winner The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the goaltender who is considered to be the […]

Thatcher Demko’s Injury Leaves Canucks Goaltending In Limbo

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that goaltender Thatcher Demko is questionable with an injury that he suffered in the last day or two, and there are a lot of questions around the injury as Head Coach Rich Tocchet. However, Demko will miss Game 2 tonight with his undisclosed injury. If there is any good news […]

Canucks Take Game One, 4-2 Against Nashville Predators | 4/21/2024

After being behind 2-1 against the Nashville Predators, Pius Suter tied it and Dakota Joshua put the Canucks in the lead to finish up Game One with a 4-2 final at the Rogers Arena on Sunday, April 21st. Thatcher Demko made a total of 20 saves for Vancouver, and Juuse Saros made 17 saves for […]

Winnipeg Jets/Vancouver Canucks Renew Rivalries in Race for First Place (Game 63)

The Winnipeg Jets continue their road trip in Vancouver as they’re set to face the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. The Jets look to pick up a couple of crucial points against Vancouver before heading back to Winnipeg for a three-game home stand beginning on Monday, March 11th. Details for Tonight’s Game TV: SportsnetRadio: 680 CJOBGame 63: […]

Erik Karlsson Scores in OT for 4-3 Final vs. Vancouver Canucks 2/27/2024

The Penguins won their third game straight when they played against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, February 27th at the Rogers Arena. Rickard Rakell scored twice and Sidney Crosby recorded two assists in the 4-3 overtime victory. Crosby recorded his 1,000th even-strength point, becoming the ninth player in NHL history with this amount of even-strength […]

Bruins Lose Two Straight, Canucks End Their 4-Game Skid 2/24/2024

The Boston Bruins have lost their second game straight, going into overtime for both and ending with the same score, 3-2. The Bruins had recovered from a four-game losing streak prior and won two games straight, breaking the four-game skid. However, Vancouver ended their four-game skid by winning in overtime 3-2 against the Bruins on […]