Elliotte Friedman provides a crucial update on Thatcher Demko's injury
As Vancouver Canucks training camp nears, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman provided an update on goaltender Thatcher Demko's status.
With preseason games just 18 days away, Demko's situation is crucial for the team's outlook. According to Rick Dhaliwal, Demko recently returned to skating and working out, which is positive news.
However, Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts Podcast that Demko's knee issue won't be fixed by surgery. The Canucks goaltender will have to learn to manage the condition and play through it at a high level.
While this is difficult news for Canucks fans, it's clear that Demko's performance will be key to Vancouver's success. The team must explore treatment options to manage his pain and discomfort during games.
Arturs Silovs returns to practice amidst injury concerns
Meanwhile, goaltender Arturs Silovs was back on the ice after dealing with knee inflammation. This is a positive development ahead of training camp, giving the Canucks more options in net. Silovs' progress could be crucial if Demko's knee condition becomes more problematic.
Demko's long-term knee issue raises questions about who will start in net for the Canucks' 2024-25 season opener. With Arturs Silovs returning to practice and options like Jiri Patera and potential free agents (such as Kevin Lankinen or Antti Raanta), Vancouver's goaltending remains a major topic of discussion heading into the preseason.
Demko, 28, is signed for two more years with a $5 million cap hit and will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2026. His ability to play through the injury could affect not only his performance but also his future contract negotiations with the team.
Who do you think will be the Canucks' starting goaltender for the 2024-25 season opener? Will it be Thatcher Demko, Arturs Silovs, Jiri Patera, or another option? Let us know your thoughts in the poll below.
Source: Canucks Daily
Elliotte Friedman gives an important update on Thatcher Demko: An unfixable injury?
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SEPTEMBRE 6 | 164 ANSWERS Elliotte Friedman provides a crucial update on Thatcher Demko's injury Who do you think will be the Canucks' starting goaltender for the 2024-25 season opener? | ||
| Thatcher Demko | 91 | 55.5 % |
| Arturs Silovs | 53 | 32.3 % |
| Jiri Patera | 7 | 4.3 % |
| Another option | 13 | 7.9 % |
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