Thatcher Demko

Thatcher Demko’s latest setback isn’t ideal, but the Canucks’ best move may be to let him heal while Kevin Lankinen starts.

Demko’s return remains uncertain, but the Canucks can’t build their goaltending plan around a question mark.

The Canucks may not have a goaltending problem. They may have a decision-making test involving Demko, Lankinen and Tolopilo.

The Canucks don't need Thatcher Demko for September. They need him healthy when they're ready to win—and that's the bigger picture.

Thatcher Demko looks stable in Vancouver, but his value, contract control, and timeline make him a long-term wild card.

Canucks could explore a rare 3-goalie setup next season to manage Demko’s workload, add depth, and experiment with roster structure.

A brutal season in Vancouver raised one big question: was this a collapse—or the moment everything finally starts to make sense?

Nikita Tolopilo kept the Canucks close in OT vs. Winnipeg. Calm, sharp, and fearless—this young goalie might be something very special.

Think beyond the dark horses—Mike Palm says the Rangers and Canucks are teams to fade the rest of the NHL season.

Demko’s season is over. What’s left for the Canucks now isn’t a playoff chase — it’s a test of who they really are.

Did Friday’s tight loss show the Canucks’ resilience — or underline how little margin for error they have left?

Montreal rallies late, Toronto leans on depth and Woll, Vancouver fades—Canadian teams show resilience, grit, and cautionary lessons.

Did the Canucks simply run out of gas at the end of a long road trip, or did this loss expose problems that won’t fade at home?

Is talent enough for the Maple Leafs, or does their veteran core need heart and leadership to win when it matters most?

Maple Leafs rally, Canadiens stumble, Canucks shut out, Oilers hit milestones, Flames fight—Canada’s teams delivered drama on Dec. 17.

Can the Canucks thrive post-Hughes trade? Demko’s shutout and Ohgren’s clutch goal suggest this team still has fight left.

Did the Canucks just find calm in the chaos—with Quinn Hughes gone and Zeev Buium arriving right on time?

Canadian teams mixed wins, losses, and standout performances last night—who shone and who struggled on Dec. 12?

Are the Canucks inching forward or slipping further behind after a tight 3-2 loss to the Sabres at home?

Are the Canucks a good team finding their way—or just getting by on effort and goaltending?