{"id":582,"date":"2024-09-20T15:04:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T12:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/?p=582"},"modified":"2024-09-20T15:04:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T12:04:56","slug":"demkos-status-uncertain-as-canucks-open-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/demkos-status-uncertain-as-canucks-open-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Demko&#8217;s Status Uncertain as Canucks Open Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vancouver Canucks fans hoping for a healthy Thatcher Demko in net for the season opener might be disappointed. The star goalie remains sidelined with a lower-body injury and is unsure if he&#8217;ll be ready by October 9th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Demko skated on his own on Thursday, the first day of training camp, but did not participate with the main group. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/news\/canucks-goalie-thatcher-demko-may-not-be-ready-for-start-of-season\">&#8220;I can&#8217;t really give you an answer,&#8221;<\/a> Demko admitted when asked about his return timeline. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/news\/canucks-goalie-thatcher-demko-may-not-be-ready-for-start-of-season\">&#8220;We&#8217;re on a great trajectory right now,&#8221;<\/a> he offered with cautious optimism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is concerning news for Canucks fans. Demko was a Vezina Trophy finalist last season, leading the team to a strong playoff run. However, this injury is the latest in a string of lower-body issues that have plagued him in recent seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is some hope, though. Demko seems confident in his rehab process and the progress he&#8217;s made in recent weeks.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/news\/canucks-goalie-thatcher-demko-may-not-be-ready-for-start-of-season\">&#8220;I&#8217;m not going to give a timeline,&#8221;<\/a> he said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/news\/canucks-goalie-thatcher-demko-may-not-be-ready-for-start-of-season\">&#8220;but I feel really confident where we&#8217;re headed.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Canucks open the season against the Calgary Flames on October 9th. 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