Status update on Thatcher Demko
NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman, when asked about the health and status of Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko.
** NHLRumors.com transcriptions
But you know, like the number one thing, Corey, I’m sure you can appreciate this is nobody wants to put a timeline on this. And I think that one, and I understand it because, in the past, you know, when timelines haven’t worked, people are like, “Oh no, like this is this is not going well.’ So I understand that.
I have heard from people who’ve seen it that he is skating. I have heard that he’s been working out, and I think there’s a lot of hope there that whatever they’ve been dealing with has been addressed.
But you know, people are just like, we’re not going to put a timeline on it. But he is skating, he is working out, and there’s a lot of hope that, you know, come, again, I’m trying to be so careful, but there’s a lot of hope that this will work out as desired.”
Cutter Gauthier and Adam Fantilli are Waiting to be Paid
Chicago Blackhawks GM consulted Connor Bedard about Patrick Kane and others
CHGO Blackhawks: Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson said that he talked to Connor Bedard about roster decisions/ideas, including their signing of free agent forward Patrick Kane.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Host: “You mentioned how you talked to Connor about the idea of bringing Patrick Kane in. Said he almost jumped through the phone. He was so excited about it. But you sort of alluded to the fact that you do involve him in sort of a lot of the things you have.”
Davidson: “I think it’s important to have those conversations, especially with your, you know, your, your best players. Current and future leaders. Like, you know, you want their input. It’s good information.
You know, just like anyone else at your disposal, you want those opinions that are informed. GThat are important to the path you’re going down.
And he’s fully understanding that, that doesn’t mean that we agree or I act on everything he said or any, you know, any opinion that I get. You know it’s just again it’s information that goes into the decision making process that is up to me to wait accordingly.
Several Factors Playing a Role in Quinn Hughes Negotiations in Minnesota
But having said that, I truly believe we see the game and we see our team and players very similarly, and, and so it feels good to be marching in the same direction on that.”
We had to restart our X account. Please follow @MyNHLRumorsX
Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? Rumor roundups and hot topics from around the league. We’re also posting some stuff on Instagram.
If you love our reporting, choose NHLrumors.com as a preferred source on Google.
