Demko?

[CHunter]

Hey guys,

What do you think about this guy? Will he become Vancouver’s starter soon?

He seems to have potential but had a so so season....

Thanks

[jhonny]

I think we have to wait for the signing or not signing of Markstrom to say anything here. I predict Marky deservedly gets signed to a nice contract and Demko's trajectory may end up looking a lot like Darcy Kuemper's career (4-6 years of back-up duty before showing at 29 years old that he can man nets full time and well). I double checked their ages and stats before submitting this, and I am convinced that a Kuemper is an excellent comparable - though that assumes Demko can perform as good as Darcy when the opportunity does present itself! Demko is working with some bad timing and a missed opportunity when Markstrom was hurt this season.

[Dennis]

Another thing to keep in mind is that if Markstrom is re-signed Demko will very likely be exposed to Seattle.

[cheese_cake]

Until now every article, report or interview published (that I know of) on the Athletic suggest that the Canucks are looking to sign Markstrom to a multi year contract and it feels like the only thing that would prevent them from doing so would be cap-related issues or a breakout performance from Demko in the playoffs (and a very poor one from Markstrom).
Personally I've taken the bet that Markstrom is likely to be the #1 for a few years and dealt away Demko while he still had prospect eligibility. Obviously this is a kind of a shot in the dark until the offseason

[stevegamer]

As others have said, Demko's future in Vancouver is significantly tied to Markstrom's free agency, and the expansion draft as well as his own performance.

I'd expect him in a timeshare at least in Seattle ( or somewhere) in the next 2 years.

[jeff_pro_mason]

I think we have to wait for the signing or not signing of Markstrom to say anything here. I predict Marky deservedly gets signed to a nice contract and Demko's trajectory may end up looking a lot like Darcy Kuemper's career (4-6 years of back-up duty before showing at 29 years old that he can man nets full time and well). I double checked their ages and stats before submitting this, and I am convinced that a Kuemper is an excellent comparable - though that assumes Demko can perform as good as Darcy when the opportunity does present itself! Demko is working with some bad timing and a missed opportunity when Markstrom was hurt this season.

Exactly!

[Daydream Nation]

I have been paying close attention to the situation since I own both Demko and Markstrom in different leagues. I would be very surprised if Markstrom was not resigned and Demko was somewhere else in 2021. Demko has a lost a little luster but he still is a good goalie with upside to own.