The Vancouver Canucks announced a three-year, $25.5 million extension for starting goaltender Thatcher Demko. The extension ends speculation about a potential trade involving the 29-year-old.
The deal also brings certainty to the crease in Vancouver, after Kevin Lankinen seemingly unseated Demko for the starting job last season. But if Demko remains healthy this upcoming season, he should get the lion’s share of the starts.
However, some fans were unconvinced by Demko’s signing. Some took to social media to voice their concerns regarding the deal. Here’s what they had to say:
“Lot of money to give a goalie who can’t stay healthy,” one fan opined. “8.5😭😭😭😭😭😭😭goodbye Quinn lmfaoooo,” this fan chimed in. “Vancouver making a desperation move,” another fan weighed in.Meanwhile, other fans questioned the move, stating the $8.5 million AAV for Thatcher Demko is too high. Let’s see what these fans have to say:
“CROWD CHANTS **OVER PAY** **OVER PAY** **OVER PAY**,” this fan commented. “That’s…a lot!” a fan wrote.“8.5? Now that’s funny,” another fan posted on social media.Thatcher Demko’s new contract will kick in for the 2026-27 season as he’s heading into the final year of his current contract. Demko’s cap hit this season will remain at $5 million. His cap hit thereafter will be $8.5 million for three more seasons.
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