NHL Insider Provides Crushing Update on Thatcher Demko's Future with the Vancouver Canucks
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It would be naive to think that the Vancouver Canucks and netminder Thatcher Demko are not currently discussing his future with the team, but a recent report from an NHL insider indicates that his decision might have already been made.
For years, Thatcher Demko has been a stable and Vezina caliber goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks, keeping them in games and allowing them to have high expectations for making a run at a Stanley Cup.
But, a near career ending knee injury during the first-round of the 2023-2024 playoffs derailed his momentum, and has not been the same player since he returned this season.
It now begs the question if the Canucks and Demko himself are at that stage where they are ready to part ways.
Thatcher Demko weighing decision on his future with the Vancouver Canucks
With Kevin Lankinen taking over as the starter, and young prospect Arturs Silovs breaking records and playing out of his mind in this years Memorial Cup Playoffs, it appears that the Canucks are overloaded with netminders.
With Demko entering his final year of his five-year, $25 million contract, NHL insider David Pagnotta believes this could be the last hoorah, even implying that if an extension is not made this offseason, fans could expect a trade coming.
"Goalie Thatcher Demko appears open to a change of scenery and is expected to be in play as he enters the final year of his contract. Demko, who has a $5 million cap hit and does not own any no-trade protection, has had health concerns, but he is excited to have a normal summer," Pagnotta reported Friday. "I'm told he is not battling any issues and is already training for next season, and with the Canucks committed to Kevin Lankinen, teams evaluating their goaltending position will be an option for Vancouver."
Teams have already been inquiring about Demko's availability, which has caused lots of rumors and speculation about if the decision has already been made, but as it stands right no, he will be suiting up for the Canucks come training camp.
Source: The Hockey Writers
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