This evening a new report has provided a key update on extension talks between the Vancouver Canucks and Thatcher Demko. For weeks now, the <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/vancouver-canucks/insider-reveals-the-asking-price-for-vancouver-canucks-goalie-thatcher-demko' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>future of Thatcher Demko in Vancouver</a> has been in serious doubt. The emergence of Arturs Silovs as a game changer in the Calder Cup Playoffs seemed to be a sign that the Canucks could move on from Demko for immediate help in other areas. As a result of Silovs remarkable playoff run speculation had begun to build connecting the Canucks to a plethora of trades involving Demko. Tonight, Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal gave his perspective on the situation and an update on Demko's future in Vancouver. <h3>Vancouver Canucks Hoping To Re-Sign Thatcher Demko Before Free Agency Begins</h3> Demko will be heading into the final season of his current contract in 2025-26 and according to multiple reports the Canucks are hoping to bring him back long-term. First, Darren Dreger revealed that the Canucks were progressing toward a long term extension with Demko and that an extension is the most likely future for the two sides. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHLRumourReport/status/1937983375782093046'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> This was then followed up by Rick Dhaliwal, as he confirmed not only are talks picking up but that a deal should be closed by the end of the week. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/DhaliwalSports/status/1937984549830701227'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> This news will likely be polarizing for Canucks fans depending on the final numbers of the contract. Demko, of course, is an incredibly talented goaltender but has been plagued by various injuries for multiple seasons now. With the emergence of Silovs, the Canucks had an option to replace Demko with a younger and likely cheaper option. In addition, the Canucks recently signed Kevin Lankinen to a long-term deal with a no-trade clause. This means the Canucks will have three NHL level goaltenders with only two spots available. It remains to be seen how the Canucks handle this situation on the larger scale but at the moment Thatcher Demko's future in Vancouver seems to be secured.