Goalie Thatcher Demko to Be Limited Participant at Vancouver Canucks Training Camp

Rebuilding Vancouver Canucks eye future as training camp opens

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Lankinen Steps Up as Canucks Begin Camp Without Demko

VANCOUVER – More than seven months since undergoing major surgery on his hips, Thatcher Demko isn’t yet ready to play for the Vancouver Canucks. But Kevin Lankinen is. Signed two years ago to back up Demko, who was then returning from a serious knee injury after finishing second in Vezina Trophy balloting, Lankinen has instead been, essentially, the Canucks’ starter the last two seasons. With Wednesday’s announcement by general manager Ryan John…

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko won’t be full participant for start of training camp

The Vancouver Canucks goaltender won’t be an active participant at the start of training camp, general manager Ryan Johnson announced Wednesday. “He’s going to be with the group there and on the ice,” Johnson added. “He will not be with any of the main group, and not by any means is this a setback. It’s […]

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko won't be full participant for start of training camp