Canucks: Thatcher Demko Misses Practice to Recover
The Vancouver Canucks' demanding early-season schedule is starting to impact their goalies. Thatcher Demko did not attend practice on Friday at Rogers Arena, just before the team’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
With games scheduled on both Saturday and Sunday—against Columbus and the Colorado Avalanche respectively—there were uncertainties about Demko’s availability. To manage this, the Canucks called up Jiri Patera from the AHL Abbotsford team under emergency conditions to provide backup support.
Demko's absence from practice raises concerns since he hasn’t played since Monday’s game in Nashville, although the team had a day off on Thursday. Head coach Adam Foote explained that Demko simply needs some extra time to recover amid a demanding schedule.
"This was a case of a player who is in the midst of a very busy schedule needing some extra recovery time." – Adam Foote
The Canucks’ busy calendar and Demko’s rest emphasize the physical toll the season is taking on players, highlighting the importance of managing workload to maintain performance.
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Author's summary: Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko misses practice for recovery due to a tough schedule, prompting the team to call up emergency backup Jiri Patera.
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