Rumor: Demko to start in front of friends and family?

Could the Canucks blue chip prospect finally get his NHL shot tonight?

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Published 6 years ago
Rumor: Demko to start in front of friends and family?
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With Vancouver Canucks goaltender Anders Nilsson back home with his wife following the birth of their second child, the team has called up AHL star and top prospect Thatcher Demko. Could the 21-year-old goaltender finally get his first taste of NHL action tonight against the Anaheim Ducks?

For what it’s worth, Demko is a California native and is expected to have family and friends at the Honda Center tonight taking in all the action. Could this be an indication that head coach Travis Green will go with the rookie? How cool would that be? Making your NHL debut in your hometown (yeah, yeah… we know he’s from San Diego) in front of your family and friends. Pretty cool.

Update: Green has ruined everyone’s fun and announced that Jacob Markstrom will start tonight’s game. Sorry, Thatch.