G Thatcher Demko (2014, 36th, VAN)

[mikeyp24]

I dont think it was a Canadian thing... because people rarely take that into consideration when drafting (minus Russia I guess). It honestly was just a Jay Feaster thing I think... See Mark Jankowski.

MTL just recently reported to have PLD, it may have something to do with his name... or language... or province hoping to succeed being his "country of origin" hahaha

 

[Hivemind]

Demko, from day 1, had that "cant miss" feeling of a future great starting goalie that Schneider had.

I wouldn't say since day 1, given that the big reason he fell was the hip problems and his off-season hip surgery in his draft year.

 

[Siludin]

I was worried about Demko after his concussion, but he's back looking steady in his past few games. Hope he continues the rebound and puts pressure on the NHL guys.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

I was worried about Demko after his concussion, but he's back looking steady in his past few games. Hope he continues the rebound and puts pressure on the NHL guys.

Yes he is playing stellar but he needs to stay in Utica until at least TDL. Then trade Nilsson and his expiring contract for a bag of pucks. Get Demko some NHL games then.

 

[Team Cozens]

Has he been called up?

 

[gifted88]

Has he been called up?

Looks like it'll be Mike McKenna

 

[elitepete]

Looks like it'll be Mike McKenna

what a joke. this better not be for more than like 5-10 games. Demko is ready

 

[mouz135]

McKenna was placed on waivers yesterday. Demko will be up in time for Saturday's game vs Toronto

 

[gifted88]

McKenna was placed on waivers yesterday. Demko will be up in time for Saturday's game vs Toronto

Claimed by Flyers.

 

[WHISTLERNATE]

I thought he looked really good last night. 40 shots after not playing for a week and got the win. Played a calm game with good rebound control. I'm hoping he gets 10-12 more games this season. I'm excited to see him finally make the jump to the NHL, he has been a stud in the NCAA and AHL.

 

[Son of Petter]

I wouldn’t say Demko “fell” in the draft. 36th was about right for the top ranked goalie, it’s crazy the Flames took Mason MacDonald at 34 before him though, that seemed bad at the time and it’s worse now.

I wouldn't say since day 1, given that the big reason he fell was the hip problems and his off-season hip surgery in his draft year.

 

[elitepete]

I wouldn’t say Demko “fell” in the draft. 36th was about right for the top ranked goalie, it’s crazy the Flames took Mason MacDonald at 34 before him though, that seemed bad at the time and it’s worse now.

That was an awful pick.

 

[Son of Petter]

I was jumping for Joy at the time. Wanted Demko so bad and he was he clear #1 ranked goalie that year.

That was an awful pick.

 

[DecadeofDarkness22]

i was hoping the flames drafted him but they went with mcdonald... epic fail.

 

[Newsworthy]

I think Demko did fall in the draft. He was clearly a first rd talent. I think teams were reluctant to draft him higher because of prior first rd goalie busts.

 

[GetFocht]

Any reason why Flames chose McDonald over Demko?

 

[Westcoastsniper]

Any reason why Flames chose McDonald over Demko?

Concerns about hip.

 

[604]

Concerns about hip.

Most goalies opt for the hip surgery Demko had. Improves their flexability.