Category: Thatcher Demko
Canucks’ Martin Deserves More Starts in Net Than Demko
Thatcher DemkoSince Spencer Martin joined the Vancouver Canucks, all he has done is pick up points. In 10 career starts, he has a 6-0-4 record and has set a franchise record…
Read more3 Potential Vancouver Canucks Trading Partners for Conor Garland
Thatcher DemkoTo say the Vancouver Canucks have started off the 2022-23 season poorly would be a major understatement. Coming into the year, there were many who believed they had the potential…
Read moreCanucks hold off Kraken for first victory of season
Seattle KrakenSEATTLE -- The Vancouver Canucks held off the Seattle Kraken for their first win of the season, 5-4 at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday. Ilya Mikheyev scored twice, and Elias Pettersson, Andrei Kuzmenko and Conor Garland each had a goal and an assist for the Canucks (1-5-2). Jaden Schwartz had a goa...
Read moreHurricanes score twice in 37 seconds, keep Canucks winless
HurricanesVANCOUVER -- Sebastian Aho and Jesper Fast scored 37 seconds apart early in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes kept the Vancouver Canucks winless with a 3-2 victory at Rogers Arena on Monday. Andrei Svechnikov also scored, Brent Burns had two assists and Frederik Andersen made 14 saves fo...
Read moreWatch Live: Canucks players, coach Boudreau address media at training camp
Bruce BoudreauThe Vancouver Canucks finished strong last season, but it wasn't enough to overcome their slow start. This season, with head coach Bruce Boudreau at the helm to begin the year, the Canucks will look get things off on the right foot. Editor's Note: If the stream is not playing above, please refresh...
Read more3 observations when examining J.T. Miller’s Canucks extension structure
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Read more3 observations when examining J.T. Miller’s Canucks extension structure
Vancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks surprised many when they announced an extension with star forward J.T. Miller. There was no leaking of information that the two sides were close to an agreement and thus the news represented a sudden change in events. With Miller locked up long term, the Canucks have a great fo...
Read moreScenes from a Canucks skate: Tucker Poolman back on the ice, Spencer Martin’s new mask, and preparing for Young Stars
Spencer MartinThursday afternoon saw the most prominent group skate we have seen from the Canucks since their development camp. There were 16 skaters and four goaltenders on the ice for their skills and drills session. We saw Tanner Pearson and Tucker Poolman join the group that already features 2022-23 NHLers li...
Read more3 takeaways from three days of informal Canucks skates
Vasily PodkolzinWe’ve been out at Scotia Barn — AKA 8 Rinks — in Burnaby all week watching a handful of Vancouver Canucks players skate in sessions lead by Jason Krog and Canucks goaltending coach Ian Clark. Among those players are newcomers Collin Delia, Andrey Kuzmenko, and Ilya Mikheyev, along with some familiar...
Read moreScenes from a Canucks skate: Bruce Boudreau gives hugs, Andrey Kuzmenko puts in work, and Chiasson speaks on his future
Ian ClarkIt was a slow day out in Burnaby at the Scotia Barn. The Vancouver Canucks held a skate that featured four goaltenders and six skaters. Thatcher Demko and Spencer Martin were out early to work with goaltending coach Ian Clark. They spent a lot of their time going post-to-post and working on making s...
Read moreNHL Off-Season Outlook: Vancouver Canucks
Nils HoglanderIs there a lot to like for the Canucks? There is. They're headed in the right direction, but what's realistic for them in 2022-23?
Read moreThe Thatcher Demko contract keeps getting better, and will go down as the best Jim Benning ever signed
Dallas StarsHeading into the 2022/23 season, Thatcher Demko is still signed with the Vancouver Canucks for an additional four seasons at an average cap hit of just $5 million, having completed one year of his current five-year contract. Since Demko signed that deal, eight other NHL goaltenders have signed contr...
Read moreCanucks Under the Microscope: Thatcher Demko
Thatcher DemkoIf Demko can dial in his number of starts and get significant support from backup Spencer Martin, there could be an even higher performance ceiling for the Canucks’ starting goaltender
Read moreCanucks’ Goaltending Is the One Area That Doesn’t Need to Be Addressed
Thatcher DemkoThroughout every offseason, teams go up and down their roster and try to address the areas that are in need of improvement. As we’ve seen with the Vancouver Canucks, talks…
Read more2021-22 report cards: How the Vancouver Canucks’ “inbetweeners” fared this season
VancouverTo call the 2021-22 Vancouver Canucks season ridiculous would somehow be an understatement. Nearly the entire team started the season ice cold during the first two months of the year, but a coaching change and front office overhaul were all it took to get Vancouver back on track. Easy, right? Some p...
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