Canucks Bring in Driedger for Demko's Health | Vancouver Canucks News

The Canucks are hedging their bets on goaltending by bringing in veteran Chris Driedger on a PTO, signaling concern over Thatcher Demko’s ongoing injury woes. Once a Vezina finalist, Demko’s been sidelined by knee, hip, and lower-body issues, casting doubt on his readiness for the season opener. With Driedger providing crucial insurance, Vancouver is preparing for the worst while hoping Demko can return to elite form — because without him, the team’s playoff hopes hang in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33af61f6b8088c5a