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Thatcher Demko & Arturs Silovs hit with less-than-ideal injury status updates
Thatcher Demko and Arturs Silovs have been studs as goaltenders for the Vancouver Canucks, however, they have been going through numerous injury problems.
Overall, their injury problems have been a sore spot for the Vancouver Canucks for months. This is especially true for Demko, who is supposed to be the team's franchise goalie. He was injured during the playoffs, and one could argue that it contributed to the team being robbed of its Stanley Cup hopes.
Now, Jim Rutherford is speaking out about his goalies. Unfortunately, the update he gave isn't super encouraging. Instead, he isn't too sure where his goaltenders stand right now. While he believes they are working hard towards a return, he can't say for sure whether or not that return will take place ahead of the regular season.
«As you know, I don't talk directly about potential injuries or the perception of where players are at (health-wise),» Rutherford said. «I feel good about our goaltending. Where that is for the start of training camp and the start of the season, I don't even know myself right now. We haven't even done physicals yet. But I know our goalies are working hard and working towards being ready for the start of the season. As an organization, that's what we're hoping for.»
The Vancouver Canucks made it to Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers last season, in the second-round of the playoffs. If they can get that far again, it will certainly be a success, although we're sure they will want more. In order to get more, they will need Demko and Silovs to be healthy.
Do you think these goaltenders will get themselves back in the lineup by the start of the season? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to Hockey Unplugged for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world.
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SEPTEMBRE 4 | 47 ANSWERS Thatcher Demko & Arturs Silovs hit with less-than-ideal injury status updates Do you believe Silovs and Demko will be ready for the start of the year? | ||
| Both | 23 | 48.9 % |
| Just Demko | 9 | 19.1 % |
| Just Silovs | 15 | 31.9 % |
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