Report suggests Thatcher Demko may have suffered injury setback during practice
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Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko joined his teammates for practice today, but had to leave early, with the latest report stating he may have pulled his groin.
The season is only two months in for the Vancouver Canucks, yet it has been tormented by injuries since the start of the year, and most notably, Thatcher Demko's situation.
Demko missed a back-to-back in early November, playing neither against the Columbus Blue Jackets nor the Colorado Avalanche for what the team labeled as maintenance.
What happened to Thatcher Demko when he returned to the crease on November 11th
When he returned to game action on November 11th, he lasted just a single period before departing with what was believed to be a lower-body problem.
He took to the ice again today with teammates but left practice early. One report from Strictly Hockey Talk on X mentioned a groin pull, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already tough stretch.
NHL insider Rick Dhaliwal gave an update on Halford and Brough in the Morning last week, noting Demko had skated twice in the past week as he works his way back.
Dhaliwal added he remains week-to-week, but could be close to returning if his progress holds, which may no longer be the case.
NHL insider Rick Dhaliwal's perception regarding Thatcher Demko and the Olympics
Dhaliwal also pushed back on suggestions that Demko is rushing his rehab to be part of the United States' 2026 Olympic roster.
Demko has worked toward consideration, and if he's back in December before the roster deadline, he could still be in the mix behind Jake Oettinger and Connor Hellebuyck, who is also dealing with an injury.
For now, the Canucks will continue to monitor their No. 1 goalie, as they overcome another obstacle in a season already full of them.
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DECEMBRE 4 | 87 ANSWERS Report suggests Thatcher Demko may have suffered injury setback during practice Will Thatcher Demko's absence be extended after this latest report? | ||
| Yes | 78 | 89.7 % |
| No | 9 | 10.3 % |
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