Popular Post -Vintage Canuck- Posted December 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2021 Thatcher Demko named first star of the week: NEW YORK (Dec. 13, 2021) – Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Dec. 12. FIRST STAR – THATCHER DEMKO, G, VANCOUVER CANUCKS Demko went 4-0-0 with a 1.20 goals-against average, .962 save percentage and one shutout to help the Canucks (12-15-2, 26 points) win their first four games under new head coach Bruce Boudreau. Demko earned his second career shutout (also March 1, 2021 at WPG: 27 SV) with 31 saves in a 4-0 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings Dec. 6. He then registered consecutive shootout victories, denying 35 shots (as well as both he faced in the tiebreaker) in 2-1 win against the Boston Bruins Dec. 8 and making 34 saves (plus another three in the shootout) in a 4-3 triumph over the Winnipeg Jets Dec. 10. Demko finished the week by turning aside 28-of-29 shots in a 2-1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes Dec. 12. The 26-year-old San Diego, Calif., native has played in 24 total games this season, compiling a 12-11-1 record, 2.66 goals-against average, .917 save percentage and one shutout. SECOND STAR – SEBASTIAN AHO, C, CAROLINA HURRICANES Aho collected multiple points in each of his three appearances, sharing the League lead with five goals and placing second with seven points (5-2—7) to lift the Hurricanes (19-7-1, 39 points) to a 3-1-0 week. Aho posted 1-1—2, his third consecutive multi-point game, in a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets Dec. 7. He then scored twice, including his franchise record-tying sixth career overtime goal, in a 2-1 triumph against the Calgary Flames Dec. 9. Aho capped the week with 2-1—3 in a 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers Dec. 11, making him the first Hurricanes/Whalers player since 1993-94 with multiple points in five straight games (Michael Nylander: 1-10—11 in 5 GP). The 24-year-old Rauma, Finland, native has skated in 26 total contests this season, ranking sixth in the NHL with 15-17—32. THIRD STAR – DEVON TOEWS, D, COLORADO AVALANCHE Toews topped the League with seven assists in four outings (0-7—7) to propel the Avalanche (16-7-2, 34 points) to a perfect week. He recorded a pair of helpers in both a 7-5 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers Dec. 6 and a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers Dec. 8. Toews then matched a career high with three assists (also March 16, 2021 vs. ANA: 0-3—3) in a 7-3 triumph against the Detroit Red Wings Dec. 10 before being held off the scoresheet in a 3-2 win over the League-leading Florida Panthers Dec. 12. The 27-year-old Abbotsford, B.C., native has appeared in 16 total contests this season, pacing NHL defensemen (minimum: 5 GP) with 1.25 points per game (4-16—20). https://media.nhl.com/public/news/15519 11 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dazzle Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) Well deserved. Demko and BB are doing well now. It seems hard to imagine that we were losing as much as we were with goaltending being so strong. None of our past losses could really be attributed to shaky goaltending. Aqua was quite slow to pull the plug, but at least he did it. Credit to him for hiring the best coach out there, not the C calibre replacements. Edited December 13, 2021 by Dazzle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Thatcher Demko named first star of the week: NEW YORK (Dec. 13, 2021) – Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Dec. 12. FIRST STAR – THATCHER DEMKO, G, VANCOUVER CANUCKS Demko went 4-0-0 with a 1.20 goals-against average, .962 save percentage and one shutout to help the Canucks (12-15-2, 26 points) win their first four games under new head coach Bruce Boudreau. Demko earned his second career shutout (also March 1, 2021 at WPG: 27 SV) with 31 saves in a 4-0 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings Dec. 6. He then registered consecutive shootout victories, denying 35 shots (as well as both he faced in the tiebreaker) in 2-1 win against the Boston Bruins Dec. 8 and making 34 saves (plus another three in the shootout) in a 4-3 triumph over the Winnipeg Jets Dec. 10. Demko finished the week by turning aside 28-of-29 shots in a 2-1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes Dec. 12. The 26-year-old San Diego, Calif., native has played in 24 total games this season, compiling a 12-11-1 record, 2.66 goals-against average, .917 save percentage and one shutout. SECOND STAR – SEBASTIAN AHO, C, CAROLINA HURRICANES Aho collected multiple points in each of his three appearances, sharing the League lead with five goals and placing second with seven points (5-2—7) to lift the Hurricanes (19-7-1, 39 points) to a 3-1-0 week. Aho posted 1-1—2, his third consecutive multi-point game, in a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets Dec. 7. He then scored twice, including his franchise record-tying sixth career overtime goal, in a 2-1 triumph against the Calgary Flames Dec. 9. Aho capped the week with 2-1—3 in a 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers Dec. 11, making him the first Hurricanes/Whalers player since 1993-94 with multiple points in five straight games (Michael Nylander: 1-10—11 in 5 GP). The 24-year-old Rauma, Finland, native has skated in 26 total contests this season, ranking sixth in the NHL with 15-17—32. THIRD STAR – DEVON TOEWS, D, COLORADO AVALANCHE Toews topped the League with seven assists in four outings (0-7—7) to propel the Avalanche (16-7-2, 34 points) to a perfect week. He recorded a pair of helpers in both a 7-5 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers Dec. 6 and a 7-3 win over the New York Rangers Dec. 8. Toews then matched a career high with three assists (also March 16, 2021 vs. ANA: 0-3—3) in a 7-3 triumph against the Detroit Red Wings Dec. 10 before being held off the scoresheet in a 3-2 win over the League-leading Florida Panthers Dec. 12. The 27-year-old Abbotsford, B.C., native has appeared in 16 total contests this season, pacing NHL defensemen (minimum: 5 GP) with 1.25 points per game (4-16—20). https://media.nhl.com/public/news/15519 Best goalie in the league, imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhahoodlum Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Well-deserved. Hope Demmer can keep this level of play up the rest of the way. And we have no reason to think he can't. The guy's legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Good to be recognized for his hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -SN- Posted December 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2021 The NHL is so embarrassing, they didn't even get the right image for Demko. 3 4 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman64 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Demko the Cane slayer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Having watched the Avs for their last 4-5 games. I just get the feeling with a solid run by their netminder this could be their year. All the little pieces are fitting for them perfectly and everyone in a depth roll is producing amazingly. The only thing that will kill them is those soft goals they keep letting in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlwaysACanuckFan Posted December 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2021 Thatcher of Nets 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux_win Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Obviously. But I didn't know the people who vote on these things actually stayed up late enough to watch our games. Will wonders never cease. GCG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FijianCanuck Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Well deserving! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKSR Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 If he keeps playing the way he has, he really should be in the discussion for Vezina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said: You forgot "Place target Knight into owner's graveyard." Then you play this card, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Knock on wood. If Demko keeps this up, longevity, etc, he will win a Vezina. It's early and like I said, knock in wood, Demko is tracking to be the best Canucks goalie ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 33 minutes ago, Warhippy said: Having watched the Avs for their last 4-5 games. I just get the feeling with a solid run by their netminder this could be their year. All the little pieces are fitting for them perfectly and everyone in a depth roll is producing amazingly. The only thing that will kill them is those soft goals they keep letting in Same can be said, for Deadmonton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, rekker said: Knock on wood. If Demko keeps this up, longevity, etc, he will win a Vezina. It's early and like I said, knock in wood, Demko is tracking to be the best Canucks goalie ever. With more structure in there game, he seems to be doing less acrobatics; and if he just keeps playing his game - there is a good chance. Edited December 13, 2021 by ShawnAntoski 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotasfan Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Impressive stats for the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoosh Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 As he should. Demmer is the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 1 hour ago, nux_win said: Obviously. But I didn't know the people who vote on these things actually stayed up late enough to watch our games. Will wonders never cease. GCG! They probably don't. But just looking at his stats it's obvious he's had a fantastic week. Guy is playing Vezina caliber. But with how we were coached for most of the season he's been left out to dry on more than a few occasions. If we had solid coaching and management from the start we'd probably have a better roster and Demko would likely be a near shoe-in for Vezina talks and Team USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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