By Canadian Press

Vancouver Canucks sign goalie Thatcher Demko, winger Conor Garland to extensions

Jul 1, 2025 | 8:33 AM

VANCOUVER — All-star goalie Thatcher Demko and winger Conor Garland are staying in Vancouver, signing extensions with the Canucks on Tuesday.

Demko inked a three-year, US$25.5-million deal, while Garland signed a six-year, $36-million contract.

Both players are heading into the final season of five-year contracts and were set to become unrestricted free agents next summer.

Demko is coming off an injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign where he posted a 10-8-3 record with a .889 save percentage, a 2.90 goals-against average and one shutout.

The 29-year-old goalie from San Diego, Cali., was named a finalist for last year’s Vézina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s top goaltender, after going 35-14-2 with a .918 save percentage and a 2.45 GAA during the 2023-204 campaign.

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Garland, a 29-year-old right-winger from Scituate, Mass., put up 50 points (19 goals, 31 assists) for the Canucks this past season.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2025.

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