Canucks Conversation Oct 30: Canucks' road trip kicks off + Family Feud (ep. 897)
Oct 30, 2025
The hosts dive into the Canucks' road trip, radiating optimism despite key injuries. They discuss the strategic decision to start Lankinen in goal, analyzing goaltending metrics. The chemistry among top-six players is scrutinized as line adjustments are considered. In a fun twist, they play a Family Feud segment, battling it out with trivia about Canucks history. They also explore trade rumors regarding Stamkos, injury updates including Hughes, and discuss how rising salary caps affect team strategies. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted pick from Bet365.
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Planned Goalie Rotation Protects Demko
- The Canucks needed to rest Thatcher Demko to manage workload and preserve performance across the road trip.
- Giving Kevin Lankanen starts preserves Demko's health and signals team confidence in the backup.
Underlying Metrics Soften Lankanen Concerns
- Lankanen's underlying metrics show he's slightly below average but not catastrophic, easing concerns after rough raw save percentage.
- Blues' goaltending has been poor, making the matchup more favorable for the Canucks.
Blues Control Play But Allow Soft Goals
- The Blues control play but leak goals due to very poor five-on-five save percentage and goaltending.
- An early Canucks goal could force St. Louis to take more risks and tilt the game toward Vancouver's defensive structure.