Noah Strang
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Demko improves to 8-5-0 this season. Pretty impressive considering all that has gone on with #Canucks this year.
Makes the article below even more relevant.
Makes the article below even more relevant.
Do the #Canucks have a Thatcher Demko problem in their rebuild plan?
Is he too good for their own best interests?
Click below for a breakdown of the team's three options with Demko:
open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
Is he too good for their own best interests?
Click below for a breakdown of the team's three options with Demko:
open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
Do the Canucks have a Thatcher Demko Problem in their Rebuild Plan?
Do the Vancouver Canucks need to think about trading Thatcher Demko?
open.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Demko improves to 8-5-0 this season. Pretty impressive considering all that has gone on with #Canucks this year.
Makes the article below even more relevant.
Makes the article below even more relevant.
December 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The #Canucks badly need some star talent in their system.
The best way to get that star talent is to pick in the top three.
They seem destined to do so, but could Demko's incredible play keep them out of the basement?
See the reply below for a breakdown of three options👇
The best way to get that star talent is to pick in the top three.
They seem destined to do so, but could Demko's incredible play keep them out of the basement?
See the reply below for a breakdown of three options👇
December 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The #Canucks badly need some star talent in their system.
The best way to get that star talent is to pick in the top three.
They seem destined to do so, but could Demko's incredible play keep them out of the basement?
See the reply below for a breakdown of three options👇
The best way to get that star talent is to pick in the top three.
They seem destined to do so, but could Demko's incredible play keep them out of the basement?
See the reply below for a breakdown of three options👇
Do the #Canucks have a Thatcher Demko problem in their rebuild plan?
Is he too good for their own best interests?
Click below for a breakdown of the team's three options with Demko:
open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
Is he too good for their own best interests?
Click below for a breakdown of the team's three options with Demko:
open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
Do the Canucks have a Thatcher Demko Problem in their Rebuild Plan?
Do the Vancouver Canucks need to think about trading Thatcher Demko?
open.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Do the #Canucks have a Thatcher Demko problem in their rebuild plan?
Is he too good for their own best interests?
Click below for a breakdown of the team's three options with Demko:
open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
Is he too good for their own best interests?
Click below for a breakdown of the team's three options with Demko:
open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
This was not the week to go up against Puka in fantasy
December 19, 2025 at 4:43 AM
This was not the week to go up against Puka in fantasy
Small sample size but #Canucks are NHL's best with just 23.4 shots against per game in December.
Canucks are also 5th in Corsi% so far this month.
Too bad (or good?) they're scoring a pathetic 1.86 goals per game, which means they've gone just 3-4 despite the improvements.
Canucks are also 5th in Corsi% so far this month.
Too bad (or good?) they're scoring a pathetic 1.86 goals per game, which means they've gone just 3-4 despite the improvements.
December 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Small sample size but #Canucks are NHL's best with just 23.4 shots against per game in December.
Canucks are also 5th in Corsi% so far this month.
Too bad (or good?) they're scoring a pathetic 1.86 goals per game, which means they've gone just 3-4 despite the improvements.
Canucks are also 5th in Corsi% so far this month.
Too bad (or good?) they're scoring a pathetic 1.86 goals per game, which means they've gone just 3-4 despite the improvements.
Can #Canucks truly I bottom out with a healthy Demko?
Not sure what the answer is but I could see Demko willing their pick to later in top 10.
I know the answer isn't seeing Demko go superhuman and thinking that you can accelerate the retool. I hope the Canucks know that too.
Not sure what the answer is but I could see Demko willing their pick to later in top 10.
I know the answer isn't seeing Demko go superhuman and thinking that you can accelerate the retool. I hope the Canucks know that too.
December 17, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Can #Canucks truly I bottom out with a healthy Demko?
Not sure what the answer is but I could see Demko willing their pick to later in top 10.
I know the answer isn't seeing Demko go superhuman and thinking that you can accelerate the retool. I hope the Canucks know that too.
Not sure what the answer is but I could see Demko willing their pick to later in top 10.
I know the answer isn't seeing Demko go superhuman and thinking that you can accelerate the retool. I hope the Canucks know that too.
Zeev Buium is having a great debut so far.
- 1 goal
- 1 assist
- Leads Canucks in ice-time
- #Canucks leading Devils 11-1 in Buium's 5-on-5 mins
- 94.47 xGF%
It's only the second period.
- 1 goal
- 1 assist
- Leads Canucks in ice-time
- #Canucks leading Devils 11-1 in Buium's 5-on-5 mins
- 94.47 xGF%
It's only the second period.
December 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Zeev Buium is having a great debut so far.
- 1 goal
- 1 assist
- Leads Canucks in ice-time
- #Canucks leading Devils 11-1 in Buium's 5-on-5 mins
- 94.47 xGF%
It's only the second period.
- 1 goal
- 1 assist
- Leads Canucks in ice-time
- #Canucks leading Devils 11-1 in Buium's 5-on-5 mins
- 94.47 xGF%
It's only the second period.
One winner in the Quinn Hughes trade I haven't seen mentioned yet: hockey fans.
With #Canucks lack of playoffs and him missing 4 Nations last year, Hughes hasn't played a ton of consequential games.
Fans should now finally get to see his talent in games that matter.
With #Canucks lack of playoffs and him missing 4 Nations last year, Hughes hasn't played a ton of consequential games.
Fans should now finally get to see his talent in games that matter.
December 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
One winner in the Quinn Hughes trade I haven't seen mentioned yet: hockey fans.
With #Canucks lack of playoffs and him missing 4 Nations last year, Hughes hasn't played a ton of consequential games.
Fans should now finally get to see his talent in games that matter.
With #Canucks lack of playoffs and him missing 4 Nations last year, Hughes hasn't played a ton of consequential games.
Fans should now finally get to see his talent in games that matter.
The defining moment of this #Canucks era and management regime (barring something wild) will be picking Miller over Horvat.
Lots can be traced back to that moment.
Lots can be traced back to that moment.
December 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The defining moment of this #Canucks era and management regime (barring something wild) will be picking Miller over Horvat.
Lots can be traced back to that moment.
Lots can be traced back to that moment.
#Canucks have let go of half these players (plus the coach who was named an all-star) in under two years.
If they enter a full rebuild, it's very possible we see Demko, Boeser, or Pettersson leave too.
If they enter a full rebuild, it's very possible we see Demko, Boeser, or Pettersson leave too.
December 13, 2025 at 3:31 AM
#Canucks have let go of half these players (plus the coach who was named an all-star) in under two years.
If they enter a full rebuild, it's very possible we see Demko, Boeser, or Pettersson leave too.
If they enter a full rebuild, it's very possible we see Demko, Boeser, or Pettersson leave too.
Does the Western Conference have four of the NHL's five best teams?
- Colorado
- Vegas
- Dallas
and now Minnesota?
The West is LOADED compared to the East.
- Colorado
- Vegas
- Dallas
and now Minnesota?
The West is LOADED compared to the East.
December 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Does the Western Conference have four of the NHL's five best teams?
- Colorado
- Vegas
- Dallas
and now Minnesota?
The West is LOADED compared to the East.
- Colorado
- Vegas
- Dallas
and now Minnesota?
The West is LOADED compared to the East.
Trade Elias Pettersson? Trade Thatcher Demko?
Fire Allvin and Rutherford? Keep them around?
If the #Canucks decide to rebuild, what does that look like?
I broke down what might happen. Click the link in the reply to read all about it.
Fire Allvin and Rutherford? Keep them around?
If the #Canucks decide to rebuild, what does that look like?
I broke down what might happen. Click the link in the reply to read all about it.
December 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Trade Elias Pettersson? Trade Thatcher Demko?
Fire Allvin and Rutherford? Keep them around?
If the #Canucks decide to rebuild, what does that look like?
I broke down what might happen. Click the link in the reply to read all about it.
Fire Allvin and Rutherford? Keep them around?
If the #Canucks decide to rebuild, what does that look like?
I broke down what might happen. Click the link in the reply to read all about it.
What would a #Canucks rebuild even look like?
Management has fought hard against it, but if they have a change of mind, here's my 5 step plan: open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
Management has fought hard against it, but if they have a change of mind, here's my 5 step plan: open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
The Canucks Keep Avoiding a Rebuild: What Would One Really Look Like?
The 5-step plan to tear this thing down and start over
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
What would a #Canucks rebuild even look like?
Management has fought hard against it, but if they have a change of mind, here's my 5 step plan: open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
Management has fought hard against it, but if they have a change of mind, here's my 5 step plan: open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
The #Canucks are on pace for just 10 home wins this season.
That would tie the worst mark in franchise history, set during the 1994-95 season when they played just 48 total games.
That would tie the worst mark in franchise history, set during the 1994-95 season when they played just 48 total games.
December 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The #Canucks are on pace for just 10 home wins this season.
That would tie the worst mark in franchise history, set during the 1994-95 season when they played just 48 total games.
That would tie the worst mark in franchise history, set during the 1994-95 season when they played just 48 total games.
#Canucks defensive breakdowns continue and they're down 1-0 early against the Buffalo Sabres.
Dahlin is left wide open and crushes this one. Two Canucks players on Benson below the goal line.
Dahlin is left wide open and crushes this one. Two Canucks players on Benson below the goal line.
December 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
#Canucks defensive breakdowns continue and they're down 1-0 early against the Buffalo Sabres.
Dahlin is left wide open and crushes this one. Two Canucks players on Benson below the goal line.
Dahlin is left wide open and crushes this one. Two Canucks players on Benson below the goal line.
#Canucks young players showed up in a big way last night.
I'm following the progress of seven key skaters all season long on my Substack.
This was written before last night but still worth a read -> noahstrang.substack.com/p/the-super-...
I'm following the progress of seven key skaters all season long on my Substack.
This was written before last night but still worth a read -> noahstrang.substack.com/p/the-super-...
The Super Seven (Part 2): December Progress Update on the Young Canucks
A check-in on Willander, Lekkerimäki, and more
noahstrang.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#Canucks young players showed up in a big way last night.
I'm following the progress of seven key skaters all season long on my Substack.
This was written before last night but still worth a read -> noahstrang.substack.com/p/the-super-...
I'm following the progress of seven key skaters all season long on my Substack.
This was written before last night but still worth a read -> noahstrang.substack.com/p/the-super-...
How has Braeden Cootes looked after returning to the WHL?
How would you characterize Willander's progress?
I answered those #Canucks questions and more in my latest post. Find the link in the reply below.
How would you characterize Willander's progress?
I answered those #Canucks questions and more in my latest post. Find the link in the reply below.
December 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
How has Braeden Cootes looked after returning to the WHL?
How would you characterize Willander's progress?
I answered those #Canucks questions and more in my latest post. Find the link in the reply below.
How would you characterize Willander's progress?
I answered those #Canucks questions and more in my latest post. Find the link in the reply below.
How have the #Canucks young players progressed so far this season?
From Braeden Cootes in the WHL to Jonathan Lekkerimäki's pro journey, I've got an update on the organization's future contributors.
Click here to read -> open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
From Braeden Cootes in the WHL to Jonathan Lekkerimäki's pro journey, I've got an update on the organization's future contributors.
Click here to read -> open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
The Super Seven (Part 2): December Progress Update on the Young Canucks
A check-in on Willander, Lekkerimäki, and more
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
How have the #Canucks young players progressed so far this season?
From Braeden Cootes in the WHL to Jonathan Lekkerimäki's pro journey, I've got an update on the organization's future contributors.
Click here to read -> open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
From Braeden Cootes in the WHL to Jonathan Lekkerimäki's pro journey, I've got an update on the organization's future contributors.
Click here to read -> open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
#Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen has six quality starts in 15 total starts (40%) so far this season.
That's the lowest mark of his career and below the league average of 54%.
(Hockey Reference)
That's the lowest mark of his career and below the league average of 54%.
(Hockey Reference)
December 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen has six quality starts in 15 total starts (40%) so far this season.
That's the lowest mark of his career and below the league average of 54%.
(Hockey Reference)
That's the lowest mark of his career and below the league average of 54%.
(Hockey Reference)
My single beer was more expensive than the ticket to see #VegasBorn play New Jersey on a Friday night.
December 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
My single beer was more expensive than the ticket to see #VegasBorn play New Jersey on a Friday night.
t's time for the #Canucks to stress test Aatu Räty.
His advanced numbers look solid in slightly sheltered minutes but he's played over 10 mins in just one of past 6 games.
You need Cs? Let's see what you have here. Give him some more minutes and see if the numbers hold up.
His advanced numbers look solid in slightly sheltered minutes but he's played over 10 mins in just one of past 6 games.
You need Cs? Let's see what you have here. Give him some more minutes and see if the numbers hold up.
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
t's time for the #Canucks to stress test Aatu Räty.
His advanced numbers look solid in slightly sheltered minutes but he's played over 10 mins in just one of past 6 games.
You need Cs? Let's see what you have here. Give him some more minutes and see if the numbers hold up.
His advanced numbers look solid in slightly sheltered minutes but he's played over 10 mins in just one of past 6 games.
You need Cs? Let's see what you have here. Give him some more minutes and see if the numbers hold up.
How can Canada get the most from Connor McDavid in the Olympics?
They rotated through a ton of wingers at the 4 Nations.
Could one of Bedard or Celebrini be the high hockey IQ linemate he needs?
Do you bring Zach Hyman as "McDavid Insurance"?
Lots of options to consider.
They rotated through a ton of wingers at the 4 Nations.
Could one of Bedard or Celebrini be the high hockey IQ linemate he needs?
Do you bring Zach Hyman as "McDavid Insurance"?
Lots of options to consider.
December 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
How can Canada get the most from Connor McDavid in the Olympics?
They rotated through a ton of wingers at the 4 Nations.
Could one of Bedard or Celebrini be the high hockey IQ linemate he needs?
Do you bring Zach Hyman as "McDavid Insurance"?
Lots of options to consider.
They rotated through a ton of wingers at the 4 Nations.
Could one of Bedard or Celebrini be the high hockey IQ linemate he needs?
Do you bring Zach Hyman as "McDavid Insurance"?
Lots of options to consider.
Feel free to disregard for small sample size, but it's fun to get some positive talking points:
Petey played 3:01 against MacKinnon at 5vs5 in the first period and shot attempts were 4-0 for #Canucks during those minutes.
Petey played 3:01 against MacKinnon at 5vs5 in the first period and shot attempts were 4-0 for #Canucks during those minutes.
December 3, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Feel free to disregard for small sample size, but it's fun to get some positive talking points:
Petey played 3:01 against MacKinnon at 5vs5 in the first period and shot attempts were 4-0 for #Canucks during those minutes.
Petey played 3:01 against MacKinnon at 5vs5 in the first period and shot attempts were 4-0 for #Canucks during those minutes.
