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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Canucks: Lankinen says him and Demko are among the NHL’s top goalie tandem – where do they actually rank?

At Monday’s Jake Milford Charity Golf Tournament, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen spoke with the media and gave us some insight on where he believes he and Thatcher Demko stack up against the other goaltending tandems across the NHL: Q: What’s the confidence level for you and Thatcher as a pairing compared to other pairs in the NHL?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 10

How Stuart Skinner can achieve his lofty goals for the 2025–26 season

More often than not, Edmonton Oilers Foaltender Stuart Skinner bears the brunt of criticism when the team isn’t playing well. Sometimes it’s richly deserved, like early in the 2024–25 season when he had a save percentage in the .860s.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 28

Quinn Hughes, Thatcher Demko headline top 10 rated Canucks in EA Sports NHL 26

We’re just a couple of weeks away from EA Sports releasing NHL 26, the 35th edition of the best-selling hockey video game of all time. With vast improvements in artificial intelligence, Be a Pro, goaltender movements, and more, many are excited about how the new game will play.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 27

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko rated 8th highest goaltender in NHL 26

The Vancouver Canucks have another player to grace a top 10 list for the upcoming EA Sports NHL 26 video game. Goaltender Thatcher Demko received an 88 rating, tying him for eighth place with Nashville Predators’ netminder Juuse Saros.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 21

Canucks Summer Faceoff: Which is more likely – Demko 50 starts or Chytil 70 games?

Less than a month away from training camp, it’s time to start thinking about the way the 2025-26 season may unfold for members of the Vancouver Canucks in JPat’s Canucks Summer Faceoff.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / August 19

USA Hockey Stirs Controversy With Canucks' Thatcher Demko Disrespect

The US Men's National Team revealed the list of invites to their Olympic camp in preparation for next year's games in Italy, and Thatcher Demko was shunned.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 19

Canucks’ Garland named to US Olympics Orientation Camp roster; Demko left off

On Tuesday morning, Team USA introduced 44 players who will attend the US Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. There is a notable Vancouver Canuck on the list, and a noteworthy teammate left off the list.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 15

Canucks: What does a successful 2025-26 look like for Thatcher Demko?

There are a few X-Factors for the Vancouver Canucks heading into the 2025-26 NHL season. If two of these things happen, the Canucks are almost certainly going to have a good season, and will likely make the playoffs: -Thatcher Demko has a great season and remains healthy.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 13

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 13

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To some extent, everyone on the Vancouver Canucks has a decent amount of pressure on them heading into the 2025-26 NHL season. After a phenomenal 2023-24 season that exceeded all expectations and saw the Canucks come within a single game of the Western Conference Final, 2024-25 couldn’t have been much more disappointing.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 8

Canucks: 11 years later, how does Thatcher Demko stack up against the rest of the 2014 draft class?

Welcome back to the next instalment of our NHL Draft lookbacks here at CanucksArmy. So far this offseason, we’ve looked at Brock Boeser (10 years later), Quinn Hughes (7 years later), Nils Höglander (6 years later) and Elias Pettersson (8 years later), and are more than open to suggestions of who else we should tackle!

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 3

Top 50 Canucks players of all time: #39 – Thatcher Demko

Picking a player for the top 50 Vancouver Canucks of all time list who’s still an active part of the franchise is a unique challenge. Thatcher Demko’s legacy is one that’s still being written every year, and one that could change a lot in the future.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Canucks Sign Thatcher Demko to 3-Year Contract Extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced this morning that they have signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a three-year contract extension worth $8.5 million average annual value (AAV).

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Canucks sign Thatcher Demko to three-year contract extension

A former Vezina Trophy finalist is staying out west for a few more seasons. On Tuesday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that the team has signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a three-year contract extension.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Demko’s New Deal with Canucks a Whopper, Trade Feels Inevitable

Thatcher Demko‘s new deal with the Vancouver Canucks is a big one and it has to mean a trade is coming for the organization. Now with three goalies, the fact the Canucks gave Demko a three-year extension at $8.5 million per season means they’ll have far too much money tied up in their goaltending to keep the trio as is.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Canucks, Thatcher Demko nearing contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks are nearing a contract extension with starting goaltender Thatcher Demko, reports hockey insider Frank Seravalli. With one year remaining on his current contract, Demko is eligible to sign an extension as of July 1.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Canucks expected to re-sign goaltender Thatcher Demko

It appears Demko will stay in Vancouver.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Demko Deal Done, Plus Oilers, Leafs & Free Agency Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are some final notes before NHL free agency kicks off on Tuesday. The Edmonton Oilers took care of some business, but have more to do.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Trade Unlikely as Canucks Work Toward Thatcher Demko Extension

The Vancouver Canucks may be closing in on a multi-year contract extension with goaltender Thatcher Demko, according to multiple insiders. Rick Dhaliwal reported there is a “pathway” to a deal by the end of the week, while TSN’s Darren Dreger noted progress has been made on a multi-year extension.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 24