The NHL should bend the rules to allow the best defender in the world play for Team USA at 4 Nations Face-Off.

Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, a team spokesperson said Tuesday.

The U.S. is in a golden era of goaltending, with Boston’s Jeremy Swayman, Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck, Dallas’ Jake Oettinger and Vancouver’s Thatcher Demko at the forefront of the country thriving at hockey’s most important position.

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The NHL announced that Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, and Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb.

The Canucks will be without Thatcher Demko coming out of the international break due to an injury. How long is he out?

The U.S. is in a golden era of goaltending, with Boston’s Jeremy Swayman, Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck, Dallas’ Jake Oettinger and Vancouver’s Thatcher Demko at the forefront of the country thriving a

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Thatcher Demko for fantasy hockey. Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) was placed on the

The Vancouver Canucks announced more bad news on goalie Thatcher Demko on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson, via The Athletic's Thomas Drance, the starting netminder is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury and will not travel with the team for their upcoming five-game road trip.

Thatcher Demko’s injury issues have resurfaced after the Vancouver Canucks goaltender left Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs just 10 minutes into the first period.  There was no clear in-game moment where he appeared to get hurt,

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, a team spokesperson said Tuesday.