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| HT/WT: 6-4, 192 lbs |
| Birthplace: San Diego, CA |
| Age: 30 |
| Experience: 9 |
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Hopes to return by Christmas
Co-president of hockey operations Henrik Sedin said Monday that he hopes Demko (hip) will be ready to return before Christmas, Kevin Woodley of NHL.com reports.
Demko missed the second half of the 2025-26 season after undergoing hip surgery in January, and he was officially placed on injured reserve last week. He doesn't yet have a clear timetable for when he'll be back in action, but Sedin said that Demko is "taking steps every day" in his recovery process. While Demko is sidelined, Kevin Lankinen and Leevi Merilainen should compete for starts in the Canucks' crease.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Doubtful for Opening Night
Demko (hip) isn't expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic on Friday.
Demko doesn't have a timetable for his return, but he also hasn't been a full participant in training camp. It wouldn't be surprising if he needs a meaningful amount of time to get up to speed after he does recover from his hip injury. In the meantime, Kevin Lankinen and Leevi Merilainen, who was claimed off waivers from Ottawa on Friday, are likely to compete for starts.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Shifted to IR
Demko (hip) has been designated for injured reserve, per the NHL media site Thursday.
Demko wasn't going to be ready for training camp and this latest shift would seem to indicate he won't be ready for the start of the 2026-27 campaign. With his continued injury problems, the Canucks will likely ease the veteran backstop into the lineup while relying on Kevin Lankinen.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Won't be full participant in training camp
Demko (hip) won't be a full participant in training camp, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports Wednesday.
Demko was sidelined to close out the 2025-26 campaign due to hip surgery, and the Canucks announced last week that he doesn't yet have a timetable for his return. While he isn't expected to be among the main groups to open camp, the netminder will be on the ice in Penticton with his teammates as he continues his recovery process. It remains unclear if Demko will be available for the start of the regular season. Kevin Lankinen, Chris Driedger and Nikita Tolopilo are candidates to see time in net if Demko remains sidelined.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: No timeline for return
Demko (hip) still doesn't have a timeline for his return, per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK on Tuesday.
Demko underwent hip surgery shortly after leaving a game against Toronto on Jan. 10, and he hasn't played since. He posted a record of 8-10-1 with one shutout, a 2.90 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 20 appearances in the 2025-26 regular season. If Demko isn't ready to start the 2026-27 campaign, Kevin Lankinen will likely get another crack at being the Canucks' No. 1 netminder.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Status uncertain ahead of camp
Demko's (hip) status is uncertain for the start of training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.
Demko missed the final few months of the 2025-26 campaign after undergoing hip surgery, and with less than a month before the Canucks begin training camp, it's not yet clear whether the netminder will be healthy enough to take the ice. After making 51 regular-season appearances during the 2023-24 campaign, Demko was limited to a total of 43 games over the last two years combined as he dealt with injuries in each of those campaigns. Regardless of whether the 30-year-old has the green light for the start of training camp, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Canucks manage his workload this year in order to preserve his health over a full season.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Shifts to LTIR
Demko (hip) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Demko's move to LTIR was bound to happen after Vancouver announced he would be shut down for the season Jan. 27. The move coincided with Vancouver putting Pierre-Olivier Joseph on regular IR due to an undisclosed injury. Demko will continue to rehab his injury after going 8-10-1 with a 2.90 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 20 games this season.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Shut down for season
Demko will undergo hip surgery and miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, the Canucks announced Tuesday.
According to the team, Demko's hip surgery is unrelated to the one from last season, and the backstop will be ready for the start of training camp in the fall. Still, the fact that the San Diego native will play less than 25 games for the second straight year is a concern for fans and fantasy managers alike. With Demko on the shelf, Kevin Lankinen figures to serve as the primary option for the Canucks moving forward.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Moves to IR
Demko (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.
Demko will be out for at least the next four games, starting with Monday's road matchup against Montreal, after being injured in Saturday's 5-0 loss to Toronto. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. The Canucks recalled Nikita Tolopilo from AHL Abbotsford on Sunday under emergency conditions to serve as Kevin Lankinen's backup during Demko's absence.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Exits with injury
Demko sustained a lower-body injury Saturday versus the Maple Leafs and will be evaluated over the coming days, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.
Given Demko's lengthy history of lower-body issues, this is not an encouraging development. He should be considered doubtful for Monday's game in Montreal and Tuesday's game in Ottawa at this point, though a clearer timeline may emerge once Demko's evaluation is completed. The Canucks are likely to call up a goalie from AHL Abbotsford to share the crease with Kevin Lankinen while Demko is out. Demko gave up three goals on six shots in the first period Saturday en route to the loss.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Set to face Maple Leafs
Demko was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, indicating he will defend the road net against Toronto on Saturday.
Demko has lost his last five outings (0-4-1) while surrendering 20 goals on 152 shots. He has gone 8-9-1 this season with one shutout, a 2.79 GAA and a .900 save percentage across 19 appearances. Toronto ranks seventh in the league with 3.33 goals per game during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Rattled by Sabres
Demko stopped 15 of 19 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Buffalo, with the Sabres' final goal getting scored into an empty net.
The Canucks' defense offered very little resistance, and the Sabres built a 4-0 lead before the visitors finally got on the board midway through the third period. Demko hasn't picked up a win in five straight starts, going 0-4-1 with a 3.98 GAA and an .868 save percentage, as Vancouver sinks toward the bottom of the standings.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Drawing start in Buffalo
Demko will tend the road twine Tuesday against the Sabres, per Canucks Insider.
Demko hasn't picked up a win since Dec. 19, as he's 0-3-1 with an .880 save percentage and a 3.96 GAA over his last four outings. The 30-year-old faced the Sabres in Vancouver on Dec. 11 and surrendered three goals on 15 shots in a 3-2 loss. On the season, Demko has an 8-8-1 record, 2.72 GAA and .904 save percentage through 18 appearances.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Falls in shootout
Demko stopped 25 of 28 shots in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Kraken.
Demko gave up all three goals in the first two periods, but the Canucks were able to pull even against an opponent that was on the second half of a back-to-back. The 30-year-old netminder wasn't able to guide this game home to a win, as he gave up the lone tally of the shootout to Matty Beniers in the third round. Demko is 0-3-1 with 16 goals allowed on 133 shots over his last four outings. He's down to 8-8-1 with a 2.72 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 18 contests overall. Kevin Lankinen is likely to get the nod for Saturday's game versus the Bruins, which closes out the homestand before the Canucks head east on a six-game road trip.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Between pipes Friday
Demko will defend the home goal versus Seattle on Friday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
Demko will attempt to snap a three-game losing streak during which he has allowed 13 goals on 105 shots. Demko is 8-8-0 with a 2.72 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 17 games this season. Seattle is 29th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.61 goals per game.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Falters against Flyers
Demko allowed four goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers. The last two goals were empty-netters.
The Canucks kept the puck away from Demko early in the game, but the 30-year-old netminder couldn't keep up when the Flyers found their feet. This was Demko's third straight loss, and he's allowed 13 goals on 105 shots in that span. He's now at an 8-8-0 record with a 2.72 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 17 appearances. The Canucks won't often have enough offense to give him proper support, making Demko especially risky for fantasy managers chasing wins. The Canucks have a back-to-back up next, hosting the Kraken on Friday and the Bruins on Saturday.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Set to start at home
Demko will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Philadelphia, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
Demko has followed up a three-game winning streak with losses in his last two outings, conceding a combined nine goals on 74 shots in losses to the Flyers and Sharks. He'll have a chance to rebound against the Flyers, who are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Kraken on Sunday. Demko has an 8-7-0 record with one shutout, a 2.63 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 16 contests this season.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Surrenders five goals in loss
Demko allowed five goals on 36 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.
Demko has allowed nine goals on 74 shots over his last two outings, taking losses in both. The 30-year-old netminder looked fairly sharp just after returning from a lower-body injury, but his performance has started to slip again. He's now at 8-7-0 with a 2.63 GAA and a .909 save percentage over 16 appearances. Demko is likely to see a majority of the starts over Kevin Lankinen as long as the former can stay healthy. The Canucks' next game is in Seattle on Monday in the first half of a back-to-back.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Set to start Saturday
Demko is expected to start at home against San Jose on Saturday, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.
Demko turned aside 34 of 38 shots en route to a 5-2 loss to Philadelphia on Monday, which brought his three-game winning streak to an end. He's 8-6-0 with a 2.46 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 15 appearances this season. San Jose ranks 20th in goals per game with 2.92.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Grounded in Philly
Demko turned aside 34 of 38 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Flyers, with Philadelphia's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
After a scoreless first period, the Canucks' defense began to fall apart in the second, giving Demko little support as the home side built a 3-0 lead before Vancouver got on the board. It was the first time Demko had allowed more than three goals in a start since Nov. 3, and in five outings since returning from a lower-body injury, he's gone 3-2-0 with a dazzling 1.82 GAA and .929 save percentage.
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