The Real Reason Thatcher Demko is Missing From the Vancouver Canucks Finally Comes to the Surface
Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote provided an update on Thatcher Demko on Friday after the team called up a goaltender from the AHL.
Following numerous injury challenges between April 2024 and the end of the 2024-25 season, reports have revealed the Canucks' plan to limit Demko's workload for the 2025-26 campaign. The goal is to keep him playing around 45-50 games instead of exceeding 60.
"Vancouver enters this season with a significant investment in net, one that sets Demko up to be as rested as possible for the pointy end of the campaign when the games matter most. With Kevin Lankinen in tow on an expensive contract for a 1B netminder, the Canucks are hoping to manage Demko's minutes and keep him in and around the 50-start mark this upcoming season." — Thomas Drance, early September 2025
This management strategy reflects the club's approach to protecting their key goalie, aiming to maximize his performance in critical games.
Related Developments
- Trade talks suggest a one-for-one deal between the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks.
- Reports indicate St. Louis Blues' captain may become available to the Canucks.
- The team is actively looking for major reinforcements to improve their season prospects.
Photo credit: Bob Frid - Imagn Images.
Summary: The Canucks are strategically limiting Thatcher Demko’s playing time this season to ensure his health and peak performance during critical games.
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