Taylor Swift’s “The Era’s Tour” touches down in Vancouver on December 6. Her discography has spanned throughout the majority of this century, with all of her tracks having different meanings and interpretations. With the three Vancouver shows rounding out the biggest tour of her career, I took a look at which of her songs best describe some of the Vancouver Canucks. BROCK BOESER “Bejeweled” from Midnights (2022) I’ve always seen “Bejeweled” as a song about self-empowerment and a will to thrive in all situations. The speaker sings about how they “can still make the whole place shimmer” regardless of their surroundings. I’ve come to view Brock Boeser in the same way — the forward can thrive in many scenarios, whether that’s in his natural place as a goal-scorer or helping J.T. Miller shut down the opposition’s top-line. JAKE DEBRUSK “Change” from Fearless (2008) “Change” is a very self-explanatory track. As the singer prepares to embark on a new and exciting adventure, she reflects on where she has been, and where she is going. Jake DeBrusk is in a similar situation, having started his NHL career and spent seven seasons with the Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/] before departing for Vancouver. Here, he’ll “fight for what [he’s] worked for all these years” with the hope of raising the Stanley Cup. THATCHER DEMKO “Fortnight” from The Tortured Poets Department (2024) A song that tackles the hypotheticals, “Fortnight” is a great descriptor for Thatcher Demko. This track comes from Swift’s most recent album, The Tortured Poets Department, and discusses what happened — and could have happened — as a result of the “fortnight” mentioned. The comparisons of Demko to this song come from the element of speculation, as many members of Canuck nation also wonder how last season would have gone if injuries had not come into play. CONOR GARLAND “Karma” from Midnights (2022) Many people view “Karma” as a petty song which, at its heart, it is. However, “Karma” is also a victory song. It’s a song that notes just as many of the singer’s successes as it does her enemies, using this to emphasize “what [she] learned from all those years.” Similarly, Garland’s experiences throughout his career have pooled together in a well of knowledge that we can see coming to light now. NILS HÖGLANDER “Lavender Haze” from Midnights (2022) “Lavender Haze” is about pushing past the “scrutiny” that surrounds the singer. Virtually since the season started, Nils Höglander has been the primary subject of Rick Tocchet’s dog house. It’s not the first time the scrappy forward has been put in this situation, as many saw his demotion in 2022, followed by his improvements in 2023. FILIP HRONEK “mirrorball” from folklore (2020) An impressive defenceman in his own right, Filip Hronek is often found reflecting the spectacular play of his partner, Quinn Hughes. In some ways, this makes him the Canucks’ own version of a mirrorball, “chang[ing] everything about [himself] to fit in.” While he hasn’t completely changed from the version of himself that played on the Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/], he’s had to take a bit of a backseat to allow Hughes to shine. 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Future greatness and playoff runs captained by Hughes will be characterized by Swift’s “Long Live,” which talks of “how the kingdom lights shined” her herself and her compatriots. It’s a joyous song that reflects on the memorable moments of greatness — something that will live on in Hughes’ legacy. DAKOTA JOSHUA “New Romantics” from 1989 (2014) “New Romantics” is a fun, upbeat song about approaching life as carefree as possible. It details the positives and negatives of life, and how the singer uses these experiences to better herself by “build[ing] a castle / out of all the bricks they threw at [her].” With his relaxed attitude around the bench, Dakota Joshua’s fun nature suits this 1989 track perfectly. KEVIN LANKINEN “Shake It Off” from 1989 (2014) To be a successful goalie, you have to have the memory of a goldfish. In other words, you can’t let any bad games or losses get to you. Despite any sudden shifts in the lineup, naming you the starter for the foreseeable future, you just need to channel your inner Kevin Lankinen and “play, play, play, play, play.” Lankinen’s ability to deal with games and “shake it off” makes him the perfect candidate for this song. THN's The Cheat Sheet- 4 Nations Futures J.T. MILLER “The Archer” from Lover (2019) “The Archer” is a tender song, arguably one of Swfit’s most poignant, about maintaining all facets of her life but fighting to do so. The singer details how they are “ready for combat” in all situations, much like how Miller is always willing to fight for his team. With a final note about asking the listener to “stay,” the track ends on an uplifting note, emphasizing that there are many people surrounding the speaker who are willing to support and listen to what they have to say. TYLER MYERS “this is me trying” from folklore (2020) Tyler Myers’ long career has seen its share of criticism. As a veteran on the team, Myers may have “had the shiniest wheels” early on, but as he gets older, it’s not surprising to see that “they’re rusting.” “this is me trying” is a track about accepting imperfection and actively working towards improving it, which I think is a great way of describing Myers and his relationship with the rest of the hockey community. ELIAS PETTERSSON “You’re On Your Own, Kid” from Midnights (2022) “You’re On Your Own, Kid,” a track describing the facets of personal growth and coming-of-age realizations, is the perfect descriptor for an Elias Pettersson that appears to be navigating his way through his NHL career. He’s demonstrated excellence in his early years, but has faced challenges as he has continued to pave a way for himself. Swift’s song ends with a comforting message: that “you can face this,” regardless of what the struggle is. It’s a good reminder for Pettersson that he’s “got no reason to be afraid.” KIEFER SHERWOOD “Fearless” from Fearless (2008) As a song choice for Kiefer Sherwood, “Fearless” is pretty straightforward. It’s a track that highlights the freeing feeling of experiencing something new. As a newcomer to Vancouver, one who throws hit after hit without any concerns, Sherwood’s physical presence in the lineup has been refreshing. His style of play is truly “fearless.” Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA5MjcxMTM4NzY3OTM5MzY1/subscribe2024-front-banner.jpg]
