I just don't know what to make of Demko. He was highly rated coming out of junior but I think the Canucks expected him to be more established by now. The fact that Canucks fans are willing to trade him says alot.
Like what the (frank) is he? A backup? Or a starter? He really $hit the bed taking over for an injured Markstrom down the stretch. Young goalies are unpredictable. Remember when Bernier was once thought to be this ultra talented young goalie who just needed a chance to shine? It didn't quite work out.
Yzerman once traded for an unproven Ben Bishop and that turned out to be a great move for Tampa. If Yzerman believes Demko to be the next Bishop then I could see a trade happening.
I just don't know much about Demko to want to take on more garbage contracts. I'd sooner go for a stop gap goalie like Jake Allen for now. Or a Cam Talbot. I don't have to give up any assets to sign him.
The market will be flooded with available goalies via trade or UFA whatwith the looming expansion draft and stagnant salary cap. Teams in cap hell need to dump salary. Something has to give and Yzerman has multiple options from which to choose from.
- gergeswillems
Multiple options will appear at goal. Demko, Allen, Quick w/sweeteners, Snieder w/sweetener(s), Talbot, Murray is intriguing, Griess, Kudobin, maybe Riddich or Riemer if their team goes for Holtby or Lehner,. Stevie should land a stop gap goalie for sure.
