\u0027Whoever gives them (Canucks) the best opportunity to win is going to be in there. I want that to be me ... \u0027 — Delia on backup goalie war
At, 28, he believes he’s entering his prime and can win the backup battle to relieve workhorse starter Thatcher Demko next season.
“If you don’t want that pressure, why are you here?” asked Delia. “You have to be good with that and realize that at the end of the day, it’s a business. Whoever gives them the best opportunity to win games is going to be in there.Article content Martin had a stellar 3-0-3 run in the NHL last season. But he struggled to maintain that form in 2022-23 with an 11-15-1 record, 3.99 goals-against average and a .871 save percentage behind an often leaky and turnover-prone defence.
“It was my first days in the NHL and I didn’t know any better. You finally get some game action and in the third I got hurt . But it was fun.” When Demko was hurt Dec. 1 and missed 35 games do to a groin injury, the opportunity arose to put the work into practise.Article content
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