[Paterson] Demko upbeat talking about nearing his return. Had high praise for Canucks medical and rehab staff to get him ready. Eyeing the Calgary game but wouldn’t rule out Saturday in Edmonton
[Paterson] Demko upbeat talking about nearing his return. Had high praise for Canucks medical and rehab staff to get him ready. Eyeing the Calgary game but wouldn’t rule out Saturday in Edmonton
So… if he can’t play in Edmonton.. would we start DeSmith or Silovs for that game? Personally, it would be hilarious if DeSmith beat the Oilers again at their barn. But lately, don’t have much confidence over anyone of our 2 goalies to beat an Edmonton team.
TomsNanny
I always feel so grateful when our #1 comes back from an absence, but I feel like this is the most grateful I’ve ever felt in regards to a return.
Sucks but the division may rest on Demko being back Saturday. Can’t win too many games with .800 sv% goaltending.
Alpacaduck
Glad he seems well.
Hopefully things have changed from “it was not properly handled.”
ClassicChrisstopher
If demmer isn’t going in Edmonton, I’d rather see DeSmith. Only because he may see some time in the playoffs.
International_Pen478
I know Demko is our guy and he’s head and shoulders above, but it’s been a while since he played. It would have been nice for him to play last night’s game but I’m just relieved he’s back for the playoffs. We need him, arguably the most important player going into the second season.
excitedprotons
I’m kinda scared heading into the Edm game with anyone but Demko, but we obviously also don’t want to rush his return…dilemma. Very glad to hear the rehab is coming along well though.
HanSolo5643
I think he’s going to play on Saturday. I think they are just trying to get Edmonton to have to prepare for all three goalies. I think with how important the game on Saturday is, I think Demko, at the very least, will be the backup on Saturday, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he starts
Sweaty-Salad95
I’m going to the Edmonton game. I hope he plays! I also would like to see McDavid play in person, but if he’s still out, I won’t be too sad lol.
mudermarshmallows
Hope the whole Pearson fiasco was a wake up call for them, seems like it
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So… if he can’t play in Edmonton.. would we start DeSmith or Silovs for that game? Personally, it would be hilarious if DeSmith beat the Oilers again at their barn. But lately, don’t have much confidence over anyone of our 2 goalies to beat an Edmonton team.
I always feel so grateful when our #1 comes back from an absence, but I feel like this is the most grateful I’ve ever felt in regards to a return.
He [confirms](https://x.com/batchhockey/status/1778519324145422350?s=46&t=7fabqgtgp69dNA1d51vxFw) it was knee injury in the Winnipeg game
from [Lalji](https://x.com/farhanlaljitsn/status/1778526290322338200?s=46&t=7fabqgtgp69dNA1d51vxFw):
> Tocchet called Demko day to day and says he’s ahead of schedule. Said he looks great in practice and is very confident in him. “Thatch is our rock”
Sucks but the division may rest on Demko being back Saturday. Can’t win too many games with .800 sv% goaltending.
Glad he seems well.
Hopefully things have changed from “it was not properly handled.”
If demmer isn’t going in Edmonton, I’d rather see DeSmith. Only because he may see some time in the playoffs.
I know Demko is our guy and he’s head and shoulders above, but it’s been a while since he played. It would have been nice for him to play last night’s game but I’m just relieved he’s back for the playoffs. We need him, arguably the most important player going into the second season.
I’m kinda scared heading into the Edm game with anyone but Demko, but we obviously also don’t want to rush his return…dilemma. Very glad to hear the rehab is coming along well though.
I think he’s going to play on Saturday. I think they are just trying to get Edmonton to have to prepare for all three goalies. I think with how important the game on Saturday is, I think Demko, at the very least, will be the backup on Saturday, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he starts
I’m going to the Edmonton game. I hope he plays! I also would like to see McDavid play in person, but if he’s still out, I won’t be too sad lol.
Hope the whole Pearson fiasco was a wake up call for them, seems like it