Canucks’ Thatcher Demko Gives Update on “Unique” Injury
During the Vancouver Canucks’ Training Camp, goaltender Thatcher Demko shared an update on his recovery from a rare lower-body muscle injury. He described the injury as unusual, stating that he hadn’t found similar cases in the NHL.
Despite the challenges, Demko is optimistic about regaining full health, which is encouraging news for the team.
Demko, who participated in early practice, expressed confidence even though his injury from last season remained somewhat mysterious. “It’s a unique injury,” he explained. “There’s not much research on the muscle issue I had during the playoffs, but I believe I can recover fully and am confident about my progress.”
The recovery has been complicated, as Demko noted his progress hasn’t followed a straightforward path. He referred to the injury as “ambiguous,” saying it has been difficult to treat such a rare condition. “At first, I wasn’t sure what it was. After consulting with specialists worldwide and doing more research, we’ve gained a better understanding, but it remains challenging,” Demko said.
Despite the uncertainty, Demko spoke highly of the efforts made by himself and the medical team. “We’ve done well as a group. We’ve consulted with all the specialists we could, and this is the information we’ve gathered,” he said.
No Definite Timeline for Demko’s Return
Demko did not provide a clear timeline for his return. “We’re monitoring it closely, making adjustments to training and rehab, but I’m confident I’ll be back at 100%,” he stated. Earlier reports suggested changes in Canucks’ goaltending coaching, but it’s unclear if this affected Demko’s training.
For now, there’s relief that Demko is back on the ice and making progress. However, it may be an ongoing concern, with speculation that this could be something he’ll have to manage throughout his career.
