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Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko is set to be out long-term with a lower-body injury. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, he’s expected to be out for six weeks. Sounds like Thatcher Demko injury timeline is approximately six weeks. Thankfully not worst-case scenario — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) December 3, 2022 Thatcher Demko on Injured Reserve The […] READ MORE
The Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins have swapped potential tonight. Jack Studnicka is going West with Michael Dipietro and Jonathan Myrenberg returning. Vancouver Canucks acquire forward Jack Studnicka from the Boston Bruins in exchange for goaltender Michael DiPietro and defenceman Jonathan Myrenberg. DETAILS | https://t.co/BZRO1ubToy pic.twitter.com/ALEkXQYLmg — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) October 28, 2022 Canucks Trade […] READ MORE
The NHL’s opening day closes in and most teams have settled their major roles. The Vancouver Canucks, on the other hand, still have a major issue to sort out in net. Unlike what happens on defence or with the forwards, the decision won’t say much about this season. It will, however, frame the future of […] READ MORE
The love/hate* relationship Vancouver Canucks fans have with general manager Jim Benning got another workout this off-season. The Vancouver Canucks goaltending changes are a definite test of perspective. Fans who hate him can point to his reversing last year’s big decision to bring in Braden Holtby. Fans who like him can point to the same […] READ MORE
Welcome to the 2021 Top Shelf Prospects series. As we go through the Summer of 2021 LWOH will be featuring a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. You can find all the articles here. Since we had an extensive NHL Draft preview, we will not be reviewing the players who were drafted in […] READ MORE
The Vancouver Canucks announced that goalie Thatcher Demko is sidelined for tonight’s game after suffering a lower-body injury. He left the morning skate due to that ailment. Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko will not dress Monday against the Senators due to a lower-body injury.https://t.co/KTinBA6Xk1 — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 26, 2021 Thatcher Demko Out Monday Vancouver head […] READ MORE
Welcome back to NHL Rumours! We’re rapidly approaching the deadline, and teams are starting to fall into place in the standings. As we approach April 12th, teams will be shipping players left and right. Make sure to keep your eyes on Last Word on Hockey to get all the news and updates. NHL Rumours Vancouver Canucks […] READ MORE
Vancouver Canucks Player Loans to Winnipeg In difficult times, many people look to the past for comfort. For the Vancouver Canucks, that includes their former AHL city, Winnipeg. Three players, Tyler Graovac, Ashton Sautner, and Arturs Silovs, are moving in with the Winnipeg Jets for the season. The Canucks player loans leave them available more […] READ MORE
After an off-season of upheaval in the forward and defence ranks, let’s look at the Vancouver Canucks goaltending. Because what’s off-season in Vancouver without a concurrent goalie controversy? Changes in Vancouver Canucks Goaltending From the outside, it looks like a simple case of “One In, One Out” and no questions asked. One veteran played himself […] READ MORE
During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for June 9th, featuring Patrick Kane. Today […] READ MORE
Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.