Canucks: Thatcher Demko Misses Practice to Recover
The Vancouver Canucks' demanding early-season schedule is impacting their goaltenders. Thatcher Demko missed Friday’s practice at Rogers Arena as the team prepared to face the Columbus Blue Jackets.
With back-to-back games against Columbus on Saturday and the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, there was uncertainty about Demko's availability. To ease his workload, the Canucks called up Jiri Patera from their AHL affiliate in Abbotsford under emergency conditions.
Demko hasn’t played since Monday’s game in Nashville, and the team had a day off on Thursday. This absence raised concerns among fans expecting potential setbacks.
Canucks head coach Adam Foote said after practice, “This is a case of a player who is in the midst of a very busy schedule needing some extra recovery time.”
This situation highlights the toll of a packed schedule on players, with the team managing Demko’s health carefully as they navigate consecutive games.
Stay tuned for further updates as the Canucks continue their challenging season.
Summary: The Canucks are managing goaltender Thatcher Demko's health amid a tough schedule by calling up Jiri Patera to provide him extra rest before consecutive games.