Category Archives: Vancouver Canucks

Ian Clark’s Transition: A Voluntary Change or Something More?

The Vancouver Canucks' recent announcement of Ian Clark’s transition from his role as Head Goalie Coach and Director of Goaltending to a new position as a goalie scout and goaltending development coach raises several intriguing questions. The news that Marko Torenius, the former goaltending coach of the Abbotsford Canucks, will step into Clark’s previous role, … Continue Reading ››

4 Young Players the Canucks Gave Up on Too Soon

*this archive was originally published in Aug. 2024 The Vancouver Canucks said goodbye (possibly too soon) to 23-year-old Vasily Podkolzin in Aug. 2024, sending him to their division rival Edmonton…

Thatcher Demko’s Injury: A Cause for Concern or a Strategic Pause?

The Vancouver Canucks fanbase was shaken by recent reports indicating that Thatcher Demko, the team's star goaltender, may not be ready for the start of training camp or the preseason. After sustaining an injury in the opening game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Demko's recovery seems to be taking longer than expected. As he … Continue Reading ››

Projecting the NHL’s Top 5 Defenses for 2024-25

A few weeks back, The Hockey Writers (THW) projected the top five offenses for the upcoming season. So, it’s time to project the teams that will thrive at the other…