Thatcher Demko's injury update: uncertainty looms for Canucks' starting goalie

Demko reportedly still isn't 100% after dealing with back-to-back knee injuries. Dr. Harjas Grewal, mentioned that there are some rumors about a possible torn ACL. The team is holding out hope that he'll be ready for the season opener, but with summer winding down, it's starting to look uncertain.

If Demko did have surgery for a torn ACL over the summer, we're looking at about a five-month recovery time and a return in January.

As training camp kicks off next month and the players start arriving for their medicals, we'll hopefully get some clarity on Demko's situation.

If the 28 year-old isn't ready to start the season, Arturs Silovs, who backstopped the team during their series against the Edmonton Oilers and signed a 2 year , $1.7 million extension would be entrusted between the pipes.

There's also buzz GM Patrik Allvin is exploring the goalie market to find some backup help, and unrestricted free agent Kevin Lankinen's name has popped up as a potential option.

However, it's still too early to tell how long Demko will be sidelined, so the Canucks must be cautious with their approach to managing their goaltending situation and allow the process involving the Vezina Trophy finalist to develop.

Source: Canucks Daily
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