On this version of the Vancouver Canucks Information & Rumors, additional clarification on Thatcher Demko’s knee harm is offered. Additionally, Brock Boeser discusses subsequent season and the way he should take care of blood clotting that ended his 2023-24 season. Moreover, the Canucks introduced their roster for the 2024 Younger Stars event.
Clarification on Demko’s Damage
Canucks beginning goaltender Thatcher Demko continues to get well from the knee harm he suffered final season. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman stated the Canucks will not be panicking, however they perceive that he is probably not prepared for the beginning of the common season.
Friedman added a number of notes on Demko and issues that’ll seemingly change for him. The Canucks acknowledged the goaltender works too laborious, and the group doesn’t need him doing drills day-after-day and wishes him to relaxation.
As for the Canucks, the membership will not be nervous concerning the begin of their season with out Demko, and so they really feel they’re ok with out him. Friedman stated Demko should be taught to play by way of the harm and believes the harm isn’t severe or devastating.
Boeser on the Upcoming Season
Boeser put collectively a profession yr for the Canucks final season, scoring 40 objectives and posting 73 factors in 81 video games. He ended the yr with a powerful run however missed Recreation 7 towards the Edmonton Oilers as a consequence of a blood clot. Boeser believes he has one thing to show heading into subsequent season.
“Coming off the blood clot, I’ve acquired lots to show simply form of coping with that little setback. So I’m simply centered on having an awesome camp once more like I did final yr and making an attempt to have a quick begin to season.”
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The ahead added he was on blood thinners throughout the offseason and needed to keep away from falling or any contact when skating. He’s now off blood thinners however have to be cautious on flights and preserve involved with the membership’s medical employees. Nonetheless, Boeser is optimistic for the upcoming season and believes they will construct off final yr. The ahead is pleased with the membership’s offseason additions.
“I feel all the fellows that we added are guys which might be going to make a distinction. Simply by skating with them, I feel the factor that stands out is all of them compete laborious, they’re all going on the market and placing their work boots on, and I feel that’s going to be big for our group. Not saying different guys didn’t, however simply form of rounding out our ahead group, and so they’re all nice guys. I can’t wait to get going.
“It’s an awesome vibe proper now, simply beginning to meet the brand new guys and see everybody that’s returning, it’s thrilling, and I’m actually excited.”
Canucks Announce 2024 Younger Stars Roster
The 2024 Younger Stars event takes place from Sept. 13 to 16 and can embody the Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. On Sept. 10, the Canucks introduced their 25-player roster for the event.
Up entrance, notable names reminiscent of Arshdeep Bains, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Aatu Raty and Danila Klimovich are gamers to look at. Bains had a brief stint on the primary roster, taking part in eight video games. He was second in factors for the Abbotsford Canucks within the American Hockey League (AHL) with 55. He ought to have one other alternative to play on the primary roster. In the meantime, Lekkerimaki is the group’s prime ahead prospect and can seemingly begin the season with Abbotsford. He might get a shot on the primary roster throughout the common season. Raty and Klimovich are each prospects the Canucks have had in Abbotsford for a few seasons, and the 2 are hoping to struggle for a roster spot later within the month.
In the meantime, defenceman Elias Pettersson leads the way in which for the Canucks. He is among the group’s prime defensive prospects and can play with Abbotsford subsequent season. He performed eight video games with the membership. Different prospects, reminiscent of Kirill Kudryavtsev and Sawyer Mynio, are additionally participating and are gamers to look at for. The membership’s prime defence prospect, Tom Willander, received’t participate as he’s taking part in within the NCAA this season.
