GDT: WCQF GM02 | Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators | Tue. Apr 23rd | 7:00PM PST | SNP/CBC | Great State of Dakota

[Szechwan]

Talent wise this is still a winnable series, but there is a distinct difference in the way this team has played in front of Demko vs Desmith/Silovs.

Demko brings a calm confidence that neither of the backups do, and I think that's ultimately what sinks us.

 

[Donuts]

No demko?..geez

He needs to come back by 2nd round. Canucks not beating oilers without demko

 

[DFAC]

Someone hold me rn pls

 

[Josepho]

contact sports f***ing blow man

 

[LemonSauceD]

Cya next year guys

 

[wonton15]

contact sports f***ing blow man

Make the NHL contact free cowards

 

[bossram]

On the bright side, at least Demko finished last game and wasn't showing any signs of an injury, so it might not be as bad as it seems

Yeah, but every insider is reporting that Demko is unlikely back this series. Seems bad.

 

[Red]

Well.

f***.

 

[thecupismine]

This is really, really unfortunate. This is the first time since the 2009/2010 season with Andrew Raycroft (+ Sanford & Sabourin before him) where our backup is very clearly leagues behind our starter, and our starter of course gets hurt game 1.

I still have faith we're the better team, but there's zero shot this team can get anywhere past the 2nd round without Demko.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

This is like getting back together with your BPD ex after years of being abused, and then after 8 months of amazing sex they cheat on you again.

 

[TruGr1t]

Worth absolutely nothing, but maybe make people feel a bit better.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

you know what

DeSmith is an IFA, if he still wants some money, it’s time to shine.

I’m asking league average goaltending, don’t let in the first shot after the team scores a goal

 

[wonton15]

How long until Aqua deletes his tweet

 

[PavelBure10]

Sorry I am working, Is it true Demko is out long term?

 

[Angry Little Elf]

If our defence plays like game 1, we can win.

Oftentimes in the playoffs, the opposing team focuses on the starting goalie so much that they forget about the backup goalie. It’s happened before too. Adin Hill last year, Cam Ward in 2006, Halak in 2010, Jordan binnington in 2019. Our depth and defence is good enough to get past this round too

 

[petterdaddy]

Why do they always do this to us??

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Sorry I am working, Is it true Demko is out long term?

Nobody knows but it doesn't sound like he's coming back this series.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

Always fuggin injured man. He's barely played at 28 years old. You pretty much have to go out and get another starting goalie due to his unreliability.

I f***ing thought we had a few mores left of Demko. Cory Schnieder was even 31 before injuries derailed him.

This franchise needs a successor asap

 

[Red]

Really feels like this franchise is cursed. For once things were going our way and boom.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

DeSmith has only played 1 NHL playoff game in 2022 for the Penguins against the Rangers. He actually did play very well and it was a 2 OT, 4-3 win for the Penguins.

 

[TruGr1t]

Sorry I am working, Is it true Demko is out long term?

Sounds like at least for the series, but I'd highly doubt you have confidence putting back in even for the second round (if you get there) given it's probably a re-injury from the original injury on March 9.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

I’m serious here, take a good look at Demko’s trade value and the goalie market

He’s trending toward Cory Schneider 2.0

When was the last time he had a healthy season

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

I f***ing thought we had a few mores left of Demko. Cory Schnieder was even 31 before injuries derailed him.

This franchise needs a successor asap

Silovs could be that guy, but he's still so raw.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Completely sucks all the air out of the room. Team wanted adversity? Well we got it!

Time for the boys to lock this series down. Let's go Canucks!

 

[Bobby9]

This is how legends are made. Every player has to excel and play to their ceiling and we win.

This series is now on every players shoulders. That’s what I would tell the team if I was Rick.