I think they go with DeSmith unless he has a terrible game or two. His biggest sin is his rebounds and propensity to let pucks drop into the worst places.Completely changes the mentality of the rest of the team.
It's not just about playing well infront of DeSmith or Silovs.
More about the confidence that the goalie can make the big save when necessary and limit the game-changing stinkers.
TBH, I have more faith in Silovs going God level than DeSmith. I think DeSmith can play well for a game or too but runs down after being played for an extended stretch.
Fascinating to see how it plays out.
But regardless, it f***ing sucks when you thought that Demko was back and our x-factor, just to have it ripped away after only 1 game.
That concussion theory sounds like a valid one..That split save would put strain on the groin but he also has a history of concussion issues and took a few shots off the mask
He falls too much to replace Demko. Too predictable. Just shoot high.Petey - now is your time to shine. Do something pls
Might be time to expedite the Silovs experiment and give him a run of games next year
The curse of Bertuzzi!We are literally a cursed franchise. Cant make this shit up.
Might be time to expedite the Silovs experiment and give him a run of games next year
Might be time to expedite the Silovs experiment and give him a run of games next year
Just so long as no one tells @SopelFanThe3rd , that poster really gets my goat*I’m open to giving my groin to Demko (barely used, like new condition)
Might be time to expedite the Silovs experiment and give him a run of games next year
We absolutely should not.I love Demko so much, but I wonder if we can commit to him long-ish term after this contract is up.......
I'll get your goat all rightJust so long as no one tells @SopelFanThe3rd , that poster really gets my goat*
*yeah, it's an expression. It may be stupid, who cares who has whose goat, but suck it you millenials, you can't even spell three letter acronyms, like your generation will ever come up with an expression
Sure seems like saying "different injury" is just covering the Canucks own asses.
Wouldn't be shocked if he injured another component of his knee because the first component wasn't fully healed.
The first sentence is it exactly. This is not about how good our goalies are; they are ALL really good and have played excellently this year with occasional hiccups (which were, for the most part, caused by terrible play in front of them). If the Canucks play the way they usually do in front of whomever they will win. Demko does indeed bring a calm face to his position but I've noticed both CDS and especially Silovs looking very calm and collected, particularly Silovs' puck handling which has been crisp and confident. I myself am hoping it is Silovs who emerges the hero just because, like him or not he is our future in goal and a Dryden like start to his NHL career would be fun to watch. He elevated his game bigtime in the WHC, who is to say he won't here? My bet is that DeSmith gets the start tonight but if he flails it will be Silovs from there on. I for one am excited.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.