It's unclear how Santa managed to stuff him down the chimney, but the Canucks couldn't ask for a more timely Christmas present than Thatcher Demko's return. (via imacSportsnet)
The six-foot-four backup fully practised with the Canucks on Friday for the first time since suffering his second friendly-fire concussion in 15 months during an optional practice on Dec. 9.
Demko missed two months at the start of last season after taking a puck to the mask, so his return after just a couple of weeks is encouraging even if successive head injuries are disconcerting to the National Hockey League team that still views the 24-year-old as its goalie-of-the-future. While Demko was out, Jacob Markstrom fortified his status as the goalie-of-the-present by starting eight consecutive games before the Christmas break and posting a save percentage of .924 that represents the 29-year-old’s best stretch this season.
And since general manager Jim Benning confirmed two weeks ago that he wants to re-sign Markstrom before the Swede becomes an unrestricted free-agent this summer, the Canucks’ crease is going to make for fascinating viewing as Vancouver chases a playoff spot over the next 44 games.Your browser does not support the
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