N4ZZY Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Next coming of Hedberg? You think Demko will be the next Hedberg? Possible. But with any prospect, let's hope not! Hoping for good development in the next couple of years, so that he does become the Canuck's eventual #1 goalie in the future. For an organization that has been known as being the goalie graveyard. We're not in bad shape actually. And considering we've jettisoned two of the more prolific goalies in our recent history in Luo and Schneids. Yeah, not bad. Miller. Lack. Markstrom (for now). Demko, and Ericksson. Not bad. Cannata, I don't see ever making it to the NHL. but he's good organizational goalie depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbera Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Next coming of Hedberg? still better than Honzik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Heyman Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) still better than Honzik. I think had Honzik played in any league but the QMJHL he would have developed way better. He had all of the raw skills needed and really impressed with his pure athleticism. Demko is hands down the better prospect than Honzik ever was though Edited July 16, 2014 by Joel Heyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I think had Honzik played in any league but the QMJHL he would have developed way better. He had all of the raw skills needed and really impressed with his pure athleticism. Demko is hands down the better prospect than Honzik ever was though I agree. I thought he would have been better off playing in the Czech league to be honest. He was on a horrible team, which didn't help his confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I agree. I thought he would have been better off playing in the Czech league to be honest. He was on a horrible team, which didn't help his confidence. his team killed his career. it's really a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hmmm, how to add some excitement to our defensive prospects? Guess the goalie is the best penalty killer, they say... My thoughts exactly. Can never have too many goalies though. Just can't trade them all like Mike G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duc_evo Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Would anyone be in favor of trading Thatcher for Malcolm Subban. Since Rask is 27 years old and in his prime. Thatcher will 18 years old and will be in his prime in 7 years which makes Rask 34 years old. Peaking out at this age or so. Malcolm is 20 years old and Miller will be pasted his prime, Malcolm could be step in at 34-25 years old. On the plus side, having Jordon and Malcolm on the same team will give PK and out to join his brothers on the same team. Well, that's my dream. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
people please Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 My thoughts exactly. Can never have too many goalies though. Just can't trade them all like Mike G. What you supposed to do with the goalie controversy that Kesler said distracted the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I know about his NCAA experience, it was referenced in my post. Perhaps I didn't articulate it properly, what I meant to say is that his lack of available ice in the off season has been a hindrance to him. That perhaps if he were anywhere North of California he would have more practice of mastering his craft in his youth. I say this only because Demko has said so himself, from various interviews and his blog posts. My thoughts are that despite the uphill battle of learning hockey in California, he's still a very good goalie. Perhaps with more ice and practice comparative to a Canadian kid, he would have been further ahead in his development. Australia has outdoor ice rinks right on the ocean. There is no shortage of ice in California. Off season or not. Anytime the kid wanted to get on some, he could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robongo Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Demko article posted earlier on NHL.com about his recent struggles: http://www.nhl.com/ice/m_news.htm?id=727808&navid=M_DL%7CNHL%7Chome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Demko article posted earlier on NHL.com about his recent struggles:http://www.nhl.com/ice/m_news.htm?id=727808&navid=M_DL%7CNHL%7Chome inb4 the bust labeller birdies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklax Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Demko article posted earlier on NHL.com about his recent struggles:http://www.nhl.com/ice/m_news.htm?id=727808&navid=M_DL%7CNHL%7Chome He was the 3rd goalie last year for the WJC, behind 2 graduating guys. He's been groomed by USA Hockey to be the starter this year, and will have to have an abysmal showing in all of these camps to lose their trust. Nedeljkovic would be a good option, but Demko has the benefit of the doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) It's between Nedeljkovic and Demko whoever out performs gets the WJC starting job, I'd say they are pretty even. Edited August 5, 2014 by Plum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeydew Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm pretty sure Demko will get it and Nedeljkovic would be backing him up, from the highlights he looks like a very young Cory Schneider. Very poor puck movement from his defenders haha, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbal23 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 The article sounds a lot like Schneider and his struggles with the Moose, he was also a goalie that had always been the best. If Demko responds the same way Schneider did and elevates himself we could have something special waiting in the wings for when the rookies hit their prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) News1130 Sports @News1130Sports The Americans cut 15 players this morning - no goalies released, #Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko still at camp. Demko has had rough start - in parts of three games, he's allowed eight goals on 27 shots. U-S goalie coach Mike Ayers on #Canucks draft pick Thatcher Demko at U-S Camp, "I think he's underachieved so far,". We'll see what's going on as it gets closer to the actual tourney, but I'd think unless there's an obvious reason to drop him the US selectors will wait and see who steps up over time. EDIT: And a little more: News1130 Sports @News1130Sports 48m Just talked with U-S goalie coach Mike Ayers about #Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko's slow start at the U-S junior camp. Ayers says "Demko has been ok, trying to work out the kinks, will be better by the end of the week". Ayers says the hips are not an issue with Demko, he's moving extremely well, just a matter of getting confidence going. Ayers says the coaching staff, "not waivering in confidence when it comes to Demko". Edited August 5, 2014 by elvis15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 A little behind the scenes stuff from Demko: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Vancouver Canucks @VanCanucks Right now: #Canucks prospect @thatcher_hockey facing Sweden at USA Hockey National Junior Evaluation Camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastmode33 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 23 saves for Demko in a 7-1 win over Sweden, looks like he is back on track now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 23 saves for Demko in a 7-1 win over Sweden, looks like he is back on track now.needed a slump buster. That may have been it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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