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  1. Demko will be fine and can handle a large workload. Rookie year in Utica, in the last month of the season, Green rode him 3 games in 3 nights. 3 times. In those 9 games he was 7-2 with a 92.8 sv% Included a 38 save shutout and winning in WB in OT on a Sunday afternoon making 43 saves after travelling from Utica the night before. First weekend was in Utica. Second weekend - first game in Utica, then to Bridgeport, then to Providence. Third weekend - First game in Rochester, 2nd in Utica, 3rd in Wilkes Barry Last time I checked, the Comets don't fly charter jets or stay in 5 star hotels. Big question will be how quickly he can shake off the rust and get in his groove.
  2. Demko is turning 24 in early December. Not "almost 25".
  3. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/vancouver-canucks-thatcher-demko/c-306997264 Demko extends for 2 years.
  4. 2nd day of practice with the team.... maybe a return to action next week??
  5. Apparently Thatch is training in MI with Bandits Goalie School. This was posted on their social media. video-1504046563.mp4
  6. Not suggesting the Canucks pull up Demko anytime soon, but a comparison to Murray is tough as the WBS Penguins that year were the stingiest defense in the league by a wide margin. They only surrendered 163 goals that year. They gave up 13 less goals than the next closest defense. They were also 7th overall in league standings. Much easier job for goalies with a sound defense in front of you. Coincidentally, WBS led the league this year in GA as well, surrendering 170. Utica gave up 220. It also helps when your team scores a bunch to relieve the pressure of playing from behind etc. Utica only scored 195 goals this year. -25 differential. In the year you reference for Murray, WBS scored 212 goals for a + 49 differential. I would suggest that if Demko had that stingy WBS defense in front of him, his stats might be higher.
  7. Crazy athleticism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YePQ1RX1UE I'm thinking he signs. Might worry if it doesn't happen before the draft, but I think it gets done.
  8. No. Committee voting now. However... look at the stats vs. NCAA tournament teams only (strongest competition) Connor 5 games = 6 pts (2 pts in tourney) Vesey 12 games = 10 pts. (0 pts in tourney) Demko 15 games 9-4-2 415 saves on 448 shots 92.63 sv% 2.20 GAA 2 shutouts (60-63 95.24 sv% 1.50GAA in tourney, Most Outstanding Player in region)
  9. Demko made the Hobey Hat Trick. Down to the final 3. http://www.hobeybaker.com/awards/the-hobey-baker-memorial-award/hattrick
  10. https://www.facebook.com/TheHobey/app/169616693395433/ Vote daily
  11. Time will tell. Seems to be working ok for Hellebuyck though. I am sure Cloutier and Mellanson will sort it out if a change in position is warranted.
  12. The glove position? Every goalie is different and there is no perfect position. Read this article on Helebuyck and his glove position... maybe Demko found that it works for him too? No sense in covering space above the crossbar, http://ingoalmag.com/technique/22373/
  13. Thatcher is now about 100 votes behind. Need to rally the troops and get him into the 1st spot. Everyone can vote 1 time per day. https://www.facebook.com/TheHobey/app/169616693395433
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