Apr 8, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) faces the Dallas Stars attack during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Canucks Extend Multiple Stars

Originally posted on Breakaway on SI | By Nick Horwat | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 10:25 AM ET

It didn’t take long for the Vancouver Canucks to agree to terms with a pair of their key players. Just before the opening of free agency, the Canucks announced extensions for goalie Thatcher Demko and forward Conor Garland.

Both Demko and Garland were about to enter the final year of their contracts, making them eligible for extensions with the Canucks.

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with goaltender Thatcher Demko on a three-year contract with a $8.5 million AAV.

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— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 1, 2025

29-year-old netminder Demko signed a three-year extension to stay in Vancouver that will earn him $8.5 million against the salary cap. The Canucks are putting a lot of faith into Demko with this deal, especially as Kevin Lankinen impressed and Arturs Silovs helped lead their AHL squad to a Calder Cup championship.

Demko has played in 242 games over his eight-year career with a 126-89-20 record, .910 save percentage and 2.80 goals against average.

Garland is also 29 years old and signed a six-year extension with the Canucks worth $6 million annually.

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Conor Garland on a six-year contract with a $6 million AAV.

DETAILS | https://t.co/XHb8wPcKEK pic.twitter.com/iUrpt4lzx6
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 1, 2025

The key forward found a nice groove during his time with the Canucks. Formerly a member of the Arizona Coyotes, Garland has picked up 75 goals and 120 assists in four seasons with the Canucks.

The Canucks are hoping for a huge bounce-back in 2025-26, and there is belief guys like Demko and Garland can be key pieces to a successful squad in Vancouver.

This article first appeared on Breakaway on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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