Demko addressed the team’s three-year, $22.5 million extension with Lankinen and how that deal might impact his future in Vancouver in an interview with Sportsnet's Ian MacIntyre. “I think Kevin deserved every penny of that contract for what he’s done this year,” Demko said. “He’s carried the mail for us and done it with good leadership.

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet shares Kevin Lankine is having a few troubles ahead of Thatcher Demko's return.

It's been a miserably frustrating season for Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, but he might be ready to play tonight.