On this version of the Vancouver Canucks Information & Rumors, an replace is offered on Thatcher Demko‘s well being. Moreover, the Canucks proceed to focus on goalie Kevin Lankinen. Additionally, Arturs Silovs is coping with an damage.
Demko Well being Replace
CHEK TV’s Rick Dhaliwal reported there’s a signal that Demko is making progress on his damage restoration. Dhaliwal reported Demko will probably be again skating and understanding on the ice on Sept. 3. Dhaliwal beforehand reported the goaltender suffered a setback in his rehab, and his standing for coaching camp and pre-season was questionable. Sportsnet’s Ian MacIntyre stated the Canucks usually are not setting any pre-season dates for the 28-year-old however need him to proceed enhancing.
Demko first suffered a knee damage in March earlier than returning for Recreation 1 of the primary spherical of the Stanley Cup playoffs. He injured his knee as soon as once more in Recreation 1 and missed the rest of the playoffs, however the Canucks anticipated he would return if the membership made it to the third spherical of the postseason.
The Canucks largest fear was Demko’s well being. The netminder was a Vezina Trophy nominee and had an excellent shot at profitable the award earlier than his damage. With Demko returning to the ice and understanding, the Canucks ought to have their netminder in some unspecified time in the future in October, at the very least.
Canucks Made Contract Provide to Lankinen
With Demko’s knee rehab in query, the Canucks reached out to Lankinen. Though there may be excellent news on the membership’s starter, they’re nonetheless inquisitive about including the unrestricted free agent (UFA) netminder.
“Canucks proceed to pursue UFA goaltender Kevin Lankinen. The membership has made Lankinen a suggestion, however it’s not adequate to get a deal accomplished proper now. However the pursuit of Lankinen continues, we’ll see the place that finally ends up.”
Associated: Canucks’ Goaltending Depth Chart for 2024-25
The Canucks are in search of insurance coverage in case one in every of their prime two goalies will get damage. Lankinen is an effective match as he has performed 4 NHL seasons as a backup with the Chicago Blackhawks and Predators. He began 101 video games with a 45-43-12 file, a 3.07 objectives towards common, a .905 save share and 5 shutouts.
The group can be inquisitive about NHL veteran Antti Raanta. He has performed 11 NHL seasons, beginning 251 video games and posting a 251-139-80 file. He additionally has a profession GAA of two.48, an SV% of .915 and 20 shutouts. No matter who the Canucks signal, each goaltenders will present the veteran insurance coverage the membership is hoping for.
Silovs Knee Harm
Dhaliwal offered an replace on Silovs. The goaltender was held off of Latvia’s Olympic qualifying roster attributable to damage.
“Arturs Silovs is coping with irritation in his knee, though it’s not anticipated that it’s a critical damage. Silovs left Latvia at the moment and he ought to arrive in Vancouver quickly and get checked out by the Canucks docs.”
Silovs had a formidable playoff run for the Canucks and positioned himself because the best choice to backup Demko this season.
Together with the damage replace on Silovs, he and Teddy Blueger are doubtless headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics for Latvia. The crew secured their spot by defeating France 5-2 of their last recreation of the 2024 Olympic Qualifying match.
Canucks Announce Coaching Camp Ticket Costs
Canucks’ 2024 Coaching Camp tickets went on sale on Sept. 4. Coaching camp begins on Sept. 19 till Sept. 22 on the South Okanagan Occasions Centre. The membership will announce the roster and extra data for the camp within the subsequent few days. The Canucks may even have the Younger Stars Basic from Sept. 13 to Sept. 16.
There will probably be a couple of storylines to comply with in coaching camp for the membership. Demko and Silovs’ well being will probably be monitored to see the place each goalies are of their restoration. Additionally, younger gamers reminiscent of Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Tom Willander and defenceman Elias Pettersson are prospects to look at for.
