Thatcher Demko: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sabres 3, Canucks 2

The Toilet Bowl. The Sad Club Showdown. The At Least We’re Not Them Cup. The Battle for the Basement. No matter what you were calling tonight’s game between the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks, we’re here to give you our instant reaction to it!

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Scenes from morning skate: Demko returns, Boeser a game-time decision for Canucks vs. Sabres

The Vancouver Canucks (11-16-3) face the Buffalo Sabres (12-14-4) in their final home game before Christmas tonight. Game time is 7 pm at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Pettersson & Struggles on Home Ice

The Vancouver Canucks will welcome back No. 1 goaltender Thatcher Demko tonight when they host the Buffalo Sabres. It should be a much-needed lift for a team riding through a rough stretch.

Thatcher Demko News / Breakaway on SI / December 11

Canucks Goalie Set to Return vs. Sabres

The cavalry is coming to potentially save the day for the Vancouver Canucks in the form of goalie Thatcher Demko. It is expected that the American netminder will be back between the posts for the Canucks’ matchup with the Buffalo Sabres tonight.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 10

Canucks get boost between the pipes for Sabres matchup

The Vancouver Canucks will welcome back Thatcher Demko to the lineup when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. Demko, the Canucks' No. 1 goalie, has missed 12 games with a lower-body injury sustained Nov.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10

Is Thin Canucks’ Goalie Pipeline in October a Hidden Strength?

If you go back to the start of the season, the Vancouver Canucks’ goalie depth looked shaky. Thatcher Demko was the Vezina-calibre starter. But he’s got to play to be effective.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Checking In on the Canucks’ Crease Chaos

Some seasons make you think more about the poor souls manning the crease than anyone else, and this is shaping up to be one of those for the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / December 9

Canucks injury news: Thatcher Demko set for first start in nearly a month

The Vancouver Canucks are getting some good news on the injury front. Goaltender Thatcher Demko is expected to start against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday after missing the Canucks’ last 12 games with a lower-body injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 9

Canucks injury news: Thatcher Demko likely ready to return Thursday vs. Sabres

Even though they were shutout at home on Monday night, goaltending was certainly a hot topic of conversation after the Vancouver Canucks‘ 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

Canucks News & Rumours: Karlsson, Pettersson, Höglander & Demko

There’s no doubt the Vancouver Canucks carried the play in their latest game. From the opening faceoff, they were on the front foot again — fast, organized, and generating the kind of early looks that usually tilt a game.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 4

Canucks injury updates: Höglander and Demko could return vs. Sabres next Thursday

The Vancouver Canucks returned to Rogers Arena for a practice on Thursday after their four-game road trip through California and Colorado. Injuries remain a storyline for the hockey club, but a few players returned to the ice.

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Breaking down the top value trades of the 2025 offseason

We’re only just past the quarter mark of the regular season, but some of last offseason’s trades have already proven valuable for specific teams.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 26

Canucks news: Demko and Höglander to begin practicing, Lankinen may join team on road from personal leave

Looks like there are some bodies on the way back for the Vancouver Canucks. Head coach Adam Foote shared on Wednesday that there’s “a chance” that goaltender Kevin Lankinen will join the team from personal leave on this road trip, per Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 26

Why an unwritten rule on retention will affect Canucks’ ability to trade Garland and Demko

It’s easy to become a little paranoid being a fan of the Vancouver Canucks. Sometimes, it seems like the refs are out to get you. Sometimes, it’s the rulebook itself.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25

Canucks reportedly listening to offers on veterans

In a new report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the insider shares that the Vancouver Canucks have begun listening to offers on ’veteran players.'

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 24

Foote confirms Thatcher Demko will travel with Canucks on upcoming road trip

Following Monday’s practice, Vancouver Canucks Head Coach met with the media ahead of their four-game road trip, providing injury updates on a trio of his ailing players.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 16

Canucks injury updates: Filip Chytil skating, Blueger and Demko week-to-week

Injuries have played a significant role in the Vancouver Canucks‘ season thus far. While it’s mostly been key penalty kill personnel missing from the Canucks’ lineup, they’ve spent time without some top of the lineup players as well.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 14

Canucks place Thatcher Demko on injured reserve, activate Victor Mancini

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that goaltender Thatcher Demko has been placed on injured reserve (IR) retroactive to November 11th, and have activated defenceman Victor Mancini from IR.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Canucks make move in wake of Thatcher Demko injury

This is a familiar spot for Demko. He spent much of last season on the injured reserve.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko placed on injured reserve

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they’ve placed goaltender Thatcher Demko on injured reserve retroactive to November 11th. Demko sustained a lower-body injury at some point of the first period of Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, but he played the entirety of the frame before not returning for the second period.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Another Thatcher Demko injury leaves more questions for Canucks

Another injury for Thatcher Demko leaves more questions for Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks and Thatcher Demko just can’t seem to stay healthy these days.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Vancouver Canucks Goalie Out Two to Three Weeks

The Vancouver Canucks will be without their starting goalie for at least a couple of weeks. News emerged on Wednesday morning that Thatcher Demko is injured and will be out two to three weeks.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Canucks Get Clearer Injury Timeline on Thatcher Demko

The Vancouver Canucks will be without star goaltender Thatcher Demko for the next couple of weeks after he left a recent game with what appeared to be a groin injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Thatcher Demko has seen significant improvement in his game this season

The Vancouver Canucks may be well off contending for a Stanley Cup, but the start of the 2025-26 NHL season has gone relatively well, considering the significant injuries impacting the roster. Between the pipes, Thatcher Demko has been one of the bright spots.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Inside the Canucks’ Quiet Maintenance Conversation with Thatcher Demko

With news that the Vancouver Canucks didn’t have goaltender Thatcher Demko at practice and that he might not be available to play, concerns about another injury surfaced.