Thatcher Demko Expected to Miss Opening Night Due to Hip Injury Recovery

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is not expected to be ready for the start of the regular season as he continues to recover from a hip injury, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic. Demko currently lacks a timetable for his return and has not been a full participant in training camp. He will likely need additional time to get up to speed once healthy. In his absence, Kevin Lankinen and newly claimed waiver pickup Leevi Merilainen are expected to compete for starting duties.