Canucks Focus on Future with Celebrini and Demko | NHL News

The Canucks are quietly building for the future, with young defenseman Aiden Celebrini—drafted in the sixth round—on track to become a reliable depth piece, potentially heading to Abbotsford under new coach Ryan Papaioannou. Meanwhile, star goalie Thatcher Demko’s return from hip surgery remains uncertain, but patience pays off: with backup goalies ready to carry the load and a long-term contract on his back, Vancouver’s focus is squarely on sustainable growth over short-term wins. 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/4a3db3e0b99cd02f