Thatcher Demko’s Availability For Training Camp Uncertain

Canucks get rare good news on health of Thatcher Demko.

Although there have been plenty of points of frustration for fans of the Vancouver Canucks in recent seasons, one of the most consistent ones has been the uncertainty surrounding the health and status of veteran goaltender Thatcher Demko. Demko has simply been unable to remain healthy for any consistent length of time across several seasons, with the now 30 year old netminder appearing in a total of just 43 games spread out over the last two Nat…

Thatcher Demko’s Availability For Training Camp Uncertain

It has been a rough couple of years on the health front for Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko.  He has managed to play in just 43 games over that stretch, meaning Vancouver hasn’t had their top netminder available too often. A midseason hip injury revealed that surgery was needed with then-GM Patrik Allvin expressing optimism that doing the procedure then would allow him to be fully ready for training camp.  However, that may no longer be the ca…