Canucks Scuttlebutt 2024-25

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

October 1, 2024

Jeff Patterson took this picture of GM Patrik Allvin, Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini and President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford viewing Canucks Tuesday practice.

Canucks Head Coach responds to Phillip Di Giuseppe put on waivers for reassignment to Abbotsford (AHL):

Tocchet on Phil Di Giuseppe being put on waivers to be sent down to Abby: “He’s an unreal guy. I’m hoping he doesn’t get picked up. It’s a tough one.” #Canucks @Sportsnet650
— Randip Janda (@RandipJanda) October 1, 2024

J.T. Miller explains why he has not played in preseason:

#Canucks Miller says he has been dealing with something and wanted to be smart about it. Was concerned that game action could make it worse, but pledges all is good now and he will play Friday
— Jeff Paterson (@patersonjeff) October 1, 2024

Tuesday morning practice lines:

Tuesday #Canucks practice lines

Heinen. Miller. Boeser.
DeBrusk. Pettersson. Sprong.
Höglander. Blueger. Garland
Bains. Åman. Sherwood.
Räty.

Hughes. Hronek.
Soucy. Myers.
Forbort. Desharnais.
Friedman. Juulsen.@Sportsnet650 pic.twitter.com/iCM4vTfbHi
— Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) October 1, 2024

Pius Suter excused from Tuesday practice:

Tocchet says Suter a little banged up after scrum last night. Was given the day off from practice today. Hirose in protocol after hard hit on Saturday #Canucks
— Jeff Paterson (@patersonjeff) October 1, 2024

Thatcher Demko update and Canucks goalie tandem thoughts:

Earlier @jamiemclennan29 joined us and talked about Thatcher Demko's popliteus injury and his confidence level in a Lankinen/Silovs tandem to start the season.

Full interview..https://t.co/yYVvqs8q2j pic.twitter.com/RRa2wZnM1s
— Donnie & Dhali (@DonnieandDhali) October 1, 2024

Source: X.com

Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes optimistic about upcoming season:

Quinn Hughes on Canucks outlook: “I think we added depth, added goal scoring. I think I’ve arrived as a player, and Petey has and all these guys have. I think we're at the top of our games. We’re just more mature. We should be a really good team.”

https://t.co/ce4b5LDJlh
— Iain MacIntyre (@imacSportsnet) September 8, 2024

Canucks Editorial Team set for 2024-25:

Canucks Sports & Entertainment announces new Rinkside Reporter, Olivia McDonald!

Olivia joins the organization’s content and @CanucksInsider team, which also includes Senior Hockey Writer Chris Faber and Editorial Writer Lindsey Horsting.

DETAILS | https://t.co/W96dxlF9N3
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 7, 2024

From September 13th to 16th, the 2024 Young Stars Classic runs in Penticton B.C.:

The #Canucks announced today that the Young Stars Classic rookie tournament is scheduled to start on Friday September 13th at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, BC.

DETAILS | https://t.co/D7D7L8p1ih pic.twitter.com/d3ibNCPhrK
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) June 6, 2024

Canucks 2024 Training Camp is being held in Penticton B.C. from September 19-22.:

Canucks 2024 Training Camp in Penticton https://t.co/zTgyikCp4j
— CanucksBanter 🏒 🥅 🏆 (@canucksbanter) September 8, 2024

Canucks Preseason Schedule begins September 24 at Roger’s Arena:

Mark your calendars, the preseason begins at Rogers Arena on September 24‼️

Tickets on sale soon!

DETAILS | https://t.co/Kj9xaD0muV
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) June 21, 2024

Canucks Thatcher Demko skating ahead of Canucks Training Camp:

REPORT: #Canucks Thatcher Demko Back Skating Ahead Of 2024 Training Camp@TheHockeyNews https://t.co/2Sbmn8bPLu
— Adam Kierszenblat (@Adamkblat) September 3, 2024

Arturs Silovs is skating in Vancouver after being diagnosed with knee inflammation in Latvia prior to Olympic qualifier in Riga:

Arturs Silovs and other Vancouver Canucks hit the ice ahead of training camp https://t.co/Ve7ClDyTSD
— CanucksArmy (@CanucksArmy) September 5, 2024

Rutherford is confident in goalie depth, working on bringing in quality veteran nhl goalie:

Rutherford confirms Demko, Silovs dealing with issues as Canucks eye goalie depth, but feels good about crease and roster.

“I know our goalies are working hard towards being ready for the season. As an organization, that’s what we’re hoping for.” https://t.co/KT0W5QOosC
— Iain MacIntyre (@imacSportsnet) September 4, 2024

Ian Clark out as Vancouver Canucks goaltending coach, replaced by Marko Torenius of Abbotsford Canucks:

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that Development Coach and Goaltending Coach of the Abbotsford Canucks Marko Torenius, has been promoted to Goaltending Coach of the Vancouver Canucks.

Current Head Goalie Coach and Director of Goaltending Ian Clark… pic.twitter.com/sjI23k5mtT
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) August 21, 2024

Source: X (formerly Twitter)