Point is that the whole speculation of him not signing in Vancouver is completely baseless. It's based off absolutely nothing. You rarely see high drafted players testing the market, and even more rarely goalies, so tell me, what's the ****ing point in "speculating" which team would be a better fit for him when it's not even confirmed that he's going to test the market? I EXPECT the player to sign for the initial team that drafted him if he's doing good, other speculations can start when there's actually something that could indicate that he's not going to sign with the team that owns his right.
I would also LOVE to hear you mention solely 5 or EVEN 10 teams where he wouldn't get a fair shot, because claiming that there's 20 or even 25 teams out there that would give him a great chance of being an NHL starter, treating him like some sort of messiah, is absolute ********. Most teams have at least one good goalie prospect, often 2. Demko would have to earn the job over those guys in the AHL. So if those guys suddenly outperforms Demko, they will likely take the starting job, and eventually, surpass him on the prospect chart. He's going to have to face competition in most of the organizations, whether this would be bad for him or not, who knows, but it's sure as hell a lot riskier than just signing that contract with Vancouver and be the number 1 guy that he's expected to be.
If he struggles to adjust to the pro game in the AHL, the Canucks WILL give him the time it takes to make that step, because that's exactly what they've done in the past. If he plays good down there, he'll eventually be up with the big club. This is something few organizations can actually offer, because again, most teams have at least one good goalie prospect, and if not that, a good/great goaltender in the NHL signed to a big long-term contract.
If he would be open to signing with a different team, then every single GM in league would be interested in him obviously, because it's a top goalie prospect, and more importantly a FREE top prospect. The Canucks used a high 2nd round pick on him, so they OBVIOUSLY believe in him and believe he has a future with them. And looking at the team right now and their goalie depth, there's no reason to think anything else. How many other GMs can he actually BELIEVE when they tell him they've big plans for him? How many of those GMs would just be interested in acquiring a top goalie prospect, saying the things it takes to get him? Canucks is the safest, and probably the best choice for him, and again, would love to hear you mention the teams where he would be a better fit, or even as good of a fit as he is with Vancouver. You said there would be 25 teams out there where he would be a great fit.
