5 days agoVancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) practiced at full capacity on Sunday. This was his first full practice session since Demko suffered a lower-body injury six weeks ago. On Thursday, it was reported that Demko would return to the lineup as Kevin Lankinen's backup against the St. Louis Blues, but he has remained sidelined. There is still no timetable for Demko's return, but he appears to be nearing his comeback. Demko has battled three separate health issues this season, which has limited him to only 17 starts. He holds a 6-6-3 record with a 2.87 goals-against average, a .891 save percentage, and one shutout.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
1 week agoVancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues, dressing as the backup to Kevin Lankinen. Demko has been out of action since Feb. 8 due to a lower-body injury. Now that he is once again considered game-ready, Demko could return to the net on Saturday when the Canucks take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Demko owns a 6-6-3 record for the season with 2.87 goals allowed. At the start of February, he posted his first shutout of the season, and Demko's save percentage stands at .891. Demko's return has a negative impact on Lankinen's fantasy stock, but he has been solid during his absence and will likely continue to see significant playing time.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: The Hockey News
1 week agoVancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) will accompany the team on its upcoming six-game road trip. On Tuesday, Demko participated in a full team skate for the first time since he suffered a lower-body injury on Feb. 8. Demko, who has posted a 6-3-3 record this season, seems to be nearing his return to action. "I know it's only a morning skate, but for him to get the full net is a big step for us to see where he'll be at here in two, three days," Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said on Tuesday. Vancouver begins its trip on Thursday with a visit to St. Louis. Kevin Lankinen will remain between the sticks for Tuesday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, with Arturs Silovs serving as the backup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
1 month agoVancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) was placed on the injured reserve. Demko was initially deemed week-to-week and will now be sidelined for at least the remainder of their road trip. The 29-year-old missed time earlier in the campaign due to a knee injury and now could be facing his second extended absence. Fantasy managers should expect Kevin Lankinen to see most of the starts going forward, with Arturs Silovs serving as the No. 2 option. Across 17 contests this season, Demko has posted a 6-6-3 record with a 2.87 GAA and a .891 save percentage. Lankinen is a viable target in standard formats as he has posted a strong .923 save percentage with a 1.85 GAA over his previous five outings. He is slated to get the starting nod on Wednesday evening against the Los Angeles Kings.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Brendan Batchelor
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