Thatcher Demko’s Injury Clouds Canucks’ Playoff Hopes
It feels like a distant memory now, but during the 2020 bubble playoffs, when Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom went down, a young Thatcher Demko stepped in and surprised the…
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Canucks Sign Goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a One-Year Contract: What Does It Mean for the Team?
The Vancouver Canucks made a notable move on September 21, 2024, when General Manager Patrik Allvin announced the signing of Finnish goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year, $875,000 contract. This signing adds depth to Vancouver’s goaltending corps, but it raises important questions about the health of the Canucks' current netminders, specifically Thatcher Demko and Arturs … Continue Reading ››
Meet the New Canucks: Kevin Lankinen
The Vancouver Canucks shored up their goaltending on Saturday signing veteran Kevin Lankinen to a one-year contract worth $875,000. With Thatcher Demko recovering from the unique injury he suffered last…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Golden Knights, Flames
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have an idea when Evander Kane will return after successful surgery. They also made several significant hires in their front office. Meanwhile,…
Hockey’s Scariest Goalie Mask and the Man Behind It
There have been many a memorable goalie mask to draw attention in the NHL. Some of them far more iconic than the netminders who donned them, while others were an…
Canucks Sign Goaltender Kevin Lankinen to 1-Year Contract
The Vancouver Canucks announced on Saturday afternoon that they have signed free-agent goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a one-year contract worth $875,000. He was rumoured to be a target of the…
Canucks Have Options as Demko Works Through His Injury & Recovery
A big cog thrown into the wheels of the Vancouver Canucks’ playoff run last season was the early injury to goaltender Thatcher Demko after Game 1 of their first-round series…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Bruins, Canucks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, William Nylander will start at center for the Toronto Maple Leafs at camp, but what kind of deal did he strike up with his new…
Canucks’ Lekkerimäki Poised for Breakout with Pettersson & DeBrusk
Jonathan Lekkerimäki, the Vancouver Canucks‘ 2022 first-round draft pick, is becoming one of the organization’s most talked-about prospects. The 19-year-old Swedish winger has impressed with his dynamic offensive skills, particularly…
Canucks Training Camp Battles: Elias Pettersson’s Wingers
The Vancouver Canucks officially kicked off training camp in Penticton on Thursday with their first on-ice practice. We got to see the initial line combinations of the season, with the…