Demko, 29, appeared in 23 games for Vancouver in 2024.25, posting a 10-8-3 record with a 2.90 goals-against average, a .889 save percentage, and one shutout.

With Demko sidelined for much of the 2024-25 campaign, the Canucks turned to 30-year-old Finnish-born netminder Kevin Lankinen who in 51 outings put together a 25-15-10 record with a .902 save ...