DECEMBER 11, 2018 AT 6:15 PM CDT | BY ZACH LEACH LEAVE A COMMENT

After the Vancouver Canucks used a second-round draft pick on Thatcher Demko in 2014, following a breakout freshman campaign at Boston College, and he proceeded to improve over his next two seasons with the Eagles, many expected that it wouldn’t take long for him to take over as the starter for Vancouver. Now in his third pro season, Demko has suited up for only one game with the Canucks and continues to sit behind the likes of Jacob Markstrom and Anders Nilsson, who have been far from spectacular in that time. With the Vancouver duo currently combining for a save percentage below .900 and a goals against average over 3.00, this season would seem to be a prime opportunity for Demko to finally break through as an option at the NHL level. However, a concussion in training camp derailed the beginning of the season for the young keeper and he has only recently returned to the net for the AHL’s Utica Comets. The Athletic’s Jason Brough recently caught up with Demko to get an update on how his return from the “scary” injury has gone so far. Demko stated that he really wanted to take his time and ensure he was 100% before returning from the concussion, but feels good now. Demko continued that he has been working closely with the Canucks’ new goalie coach, Ian Clark, and is anxious to get his chance in Vancouver this season. Six games into his season in the AHL, Demko’s numbers aren’t as stellar as they were last season, but as he grows healthier and more comfortable in net, he’s likely to return to that high-level performance. Assuming he does, Demko should have far more than one NHL start on his resume by the end of this season.

Timothy Liljegren has been replaced on the Swedish World Junior preliminary roster by Philip Broberg, due to the ankle injury he suffered recently.


I would rather watch Broberg instead of Liljegren anyways.

Murph: "You guys have really cleaned up the PK what's changed?"
Beagle: "I'm back Bi***es"

Murph: "You guys have really cleaned up the PK what's changed?"
Beagle: "I'm back Bi***es"
- VANTEL

Trade sutter

It's been almost a year now and I still haven't found an SUV that I want to buy. FFS. I have driven just about everyone of them and I can find something wrong with them all. The new ones are coming out. Wife is bugging me about the 3rd row seating still. The 5 times a year it would even be used.

Really like the look of the new Toyota Rav 4s (not 7 passenger though) 4.99% financing though. UGH

Hyundai Santa Fe has the new XL version that is 7 passenger but Hyundai is too stupid to make a 8 speed transmission so the V6 gets keeps up with others in fuel economy.

Highlander was sweet but at 56 plus taxes, GFY for that thing. Not worth it.

Now that my wife is at home and just drives the kid to school, she has basically destroyed the Jetta diesel.

Sorry for my rant.
- manvanfan

Guy at my work just bought a 2019 4-runner TRD offroad package for 53ish out the door

Trade sutter
- manvanfan

I think when he is healthy he will be

Guy at my work just bought a 2019 4-runner TRD offroad package for 53ish out the door
- SMP8719

Wife deemed the 4runner to be too bulky to drive.

I think Volkswagen solved my problem though. Can get a "new" 18 Tiguan at .49% for 84 months. Blowing out the "old" ones to allow for next stock to come in. Don't have to pay all right now but only 7 dollars a month in interest.

She liked the Tiguan last year.

How did Virtanen, Motte, Goldy end up on the ice without an actual centermen?

How did Virtanen, Motte, Goldy end up on the ice without an actual centermen?
- manvanfan

Does it matter? #Result

Wife deemed the 4runner to be too bulky to drive.

I think Volkswagen solved my problem though. Can get a "new" 18 Tiguan at .49% for 84 months. Blowing out the "old" ones to allow for next stock to come in. Don't have to pay all right now but only 7 dollars a month in interest.

She liked the Tiguan last year.
- manvanfan

It was for his 5'-5" tiny wife lol.... he drives a diesel excursion haha

Wife deemed the 4runner to be too bulky to drive.

I think Volkswagen solved my problem though. Can get a "new" 18 Tiguan at .49% for 84 months. Blowing out the "old" ones to allow for next stock to come in. Don't have to pay all right now but only 7 dollars a month in interest.

She liked the Tiguan last year.
- manvanfan

49% is a bit high isn't it? Did you borrow from the mafia

I think when he is healthy he will be
- VANTEL

Sutter hate

How about the other trash?

Sutter hate

How about the other trash?
- VanHockeyGuy

Petersson
Horvat
Gaudette
Beagle

There's your top four centermen.

how many points did crosby have after 27 games?
- BobBot

Does it matter? #Result
- VanHockeyGuy

Goldy got an assist but not a plus minus mark, he went off for a line change and Horvat was on the ice.

It was for his 5'-5" tiny wife lol.... he drives a diesel excursion haha
- SMP8719

7 kids? Only reason why people buy excursions is because they have stupid amount of kids it seems.

Petersson
Horvat
Gaudette
Beagle

There's your top four centermen.
- LeftCoaster

Just move Sutter to the wing on Beagles line. Call it the 3rd to make people less mad about a $15m 4th line.

Sutter hate

How about the other trash?
- VanHockeyGuy

I am a Sutter fan but Gaudette is ready IMO. Trade Sutts for an asset

That's 10 for JV. Nice to see. Really hoping he stays healthy and hits 20, that would be huge considering the drama around his first two years.
- neem55

I've been patient with him.

Where's (frank)en Marwood after a win? JK I don't care where he is.

I am a Sutter fan but Gaudette is ready IMO. Trade Sutts for an asset
- VANTEL

4th or???

How was the game? Looks like Jake scored with a minute and a half left, he's really turned a corner this year with Greener.
- LeftCoaster

I'm really glad you are wrong about him being a bust. Patience Lefty!

7 kids? Only reason why people buy excursions is because they have stupid amount of kids it seems.
- manvanfan

nope only 3... likes to go on trips though so lots of room for gear.

I'm really glad you are wrong about him being a bust. Patience Lefty!

- boonerbuck

he's a bust for a 6th overall pick in the world but you keep waiving those pom-poms big fella lol.

Edit: a serviceable middling six forward though, I'll take it!

4th or???
- VanHockeyGuy

Montreal need a 3 C . Sutter for Price and Weber