Life in Alaska comes with risks. Stop being so judgmental until you have been in the same situation. If these guys have been doing these type of trips for almost 20 years I will bet they made solid decisions for their group.
I feel for the loss of the paddlers. The SOAR 16 foot Canoe is very stable and handles whitewater well. I own 2 of these and have been in these situations a few times and its easy to second guess from the comfort of your home!
