Thatcher Demko of the Vancouver Canucks expresses the difficulty of missing playoff time due to injuries, highlighting the frustration of not being able to play. He mentions being close to returning for the next series if the team had advanced. Demko acknowledges the support of his teammates and discusses future plans regarding workload management and game adjustments for the upcoming season.
Thatcher Demko on Šilovs and DeSmith: I can't say enough about both of them. Obviously, Arty was fantastic. Played his ass off for this group. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Thatcher Demko says he puts in a lot of work in terms of maintenance both in the off-season and during the season, and that made the injuries that much more frustrating. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Thatcher Demko: Going into next season, maybe I can tweak a couple of things system wise, but I'm not going to try and reinvent my game or anything. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Thatcher Demko on limiting his workload going forward: That's not really up to me. I'm sure I'll sit down with Ian and the resting of the coaching staff and evaluate the best way to move forward. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
"It's probably the hardest thing I've had to go through as a player not being able to play. We've been through some tough years here, so to finally get the opportunity..."- Demko Says it was "tough watching" + he would've been able to return next round if #Canucks had got there.
Thatcher Demko: “I was really close to coming back.” Says the Conference Final would have been the target. #Canucks
Thatcher Demko calls missing time in the playoffs the hardest thing he's had to go through as a player. Says he was looking at being available for the next series had they advanced. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Canucks eliminated from playoffs, missing injured goalie Demko among culprits ⤵️ https://t.co/9yk3KQtSoT