Vancouver Canucks News and Rumors
‘My game has grown a lot’: Canucks’ Lankinen continues to prove his value
With Thatcher Demko getting larger by the day in his rearview mirror, Kevin Lankinen has done enough in the Vancouver Canucks’ first 20 games to be part of the team’s conversation in the crease even when the No. 1 goalie returns from injury.
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Published: 1 month ago
Vancouver Canucks fans react to Leon Draisaitl’s extension with the Oilers
There was some significant news on Tuesday, as the Edmonton Oilers locked up Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract worth $14 million annually. The contract makes Draisaitl the NHL’s highest-paid player annually and keeps him in Edmonton through
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Published: 4 months ago
Canucks News & Rumors: Demko, Lankinen, Silovs & More
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, an update is provided on Thatcher Demko‘s health. Additionally, the Canucks continue to target goalie Kevin Lankinen. Also, Arturs Silovs…
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Published: 4 months ago
JPat: Will Canucks be able to replicate their success in Pacific Division showdowns?
The surest way to work your way to the top of a division in the National Hockey League standings is to take care of business against division rivals. The Vancouver Canucks did a tremendous job of that last season, and it was key to holding off the ha
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Published: 4 months ago
Pacific Notes: Demko, Silovs, Lekkerimaki, Vladar
It doesn’t appear that Vancouver Canucks’ president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford is overly confident about the team’s goaltending situation heading into training camp. He recently engaged in an interview with Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet
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Published: 4 months ago
3 possible PTO options left for the Canucks after Tyson Barrie signs in Calgary
With training camp just around the corner, the Vancouver Canucks look to be pretty much set with the players they will be inviting to Penticton. The free agency market is thinning out, though some moves are still being made around the league to fill
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Published: 4 months ago
Talking Demko and goaltending reinforcements with Kevin Woodley: Canucks Conversation
On yesterday’s episode of Canucks Conversation, David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal were joined by journalist Kevin Woodley to discuss the latest updates on the Vancouver Canucks’ goaltending situation. The conversation centred around Thatcher Demko
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Published: 4 months ago
Canucks Considering Antti Raanta On PTO
The Canucks are keeping an eye on free agent netminder Antti Raanta for a potential professional tryout agreement, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reported yesterday. Vancouver has been a name to watch on the goalie market in recent weeks after a repor
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Published: 4 months ago
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Flames, Canadiens
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Leon Draisaitl‘s eight-year extension guarantees Connor McDavid will re-sign with the team next summer, notes one insider. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks got good news as…
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Published: 4 months ago
Canucks: Thatcher Demko is 'back skating and working out on the ice,' according to report
There's been suggestions in the media that Vancouver's starting goalie won't be ready for training camp due to a knee issue
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Published: 4 months ago
Report: Veteran goaltender Antti Raanta on Canucks’ radar as potential PTO option
The Vancouver Canucks have been strongly connected to unrestricted free agent goaltender Kevin Lankinen amidst the uncertainty around Thatcher Demko’s health, but a new report suggests he may not be their only target. According to Sportsnet’s Iai
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Published: 4 months ago
Dhaliwal: Canucks continue to pursue Kevin Lankinen, have made a contract offer
Vancouver Canucks training camp is 16 days away, and questions in net still remain. Will Thatcher Demko be ready? What’s going on with the health of Arturs Silovs? Will the team bring in some veteran help? Well, Rick Dhaliwal from Donnie & D
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Published: 4 months ago
Canucks injury update: Thatcher Demko back skating; Silovs’ knee inflammation to be checked out by team doctors
Do you want good news? Well, we’ve got some! On Tuesday, Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali — The Team offered health updates on both Thatcher Demko and Arturs Silovs, as both of the Vancouver Canucks’ NHL goaltenders are dealing with injuries.
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Published: 4 months ago