July 1, 2025 | 10:00am ET
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CANUCKS SIGN DEMKO, GARLAND TO EXTENSIONS

Thatcher Demko, goalie

The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Conor Garland to a six-year, $36 million contract extension and goaltender Thatcher Demko to a three-year, $25.5 million extension.

Both players are in the final year of their current contracts and TFP reported last night that new deals were expected.

Garland, 29, is expected to come to terms on a six-year deal worth around $6 million per season. He is entering the final year of a five-year, $24.75 million contract.

Demko’s new deal is unclear, but the 29-year-old netminder could see his salary climb north of $7 million per season.

“Conor is a core member of our hockey team and a player who has taken on a bigger role with the club the past couple seasons,” said Canucks GM Patrik Allvin. “His commitment to us by signing this deal shows how confident he is in our organization’s vision and direction. He competes hard every day, drives play on the ice, is relentless on the forecheck and is really tough to play against. Gars is an emerging leader in the group and works extremely hard to keep himself and the players around him accountable.”

Garland skated in 81 games for Vancouver in 2024-25, posting 19 goals and 31 assists for 50 points and 52 penalty minutes.

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

“Thatcher is one of the top goalies in the National Hockey League and a key leader in our locker room,” said Allvin. “His desire to continue his career in Vancouver says a lot about what we are trying to accomplish and where this organization is headed. Demmer is one of the hardest working players on our team and gives our group great confidence when he takes the net. A complete package of size, strength, rebound control, and athletic ability, our players know that they have an opportunity to win each and every game he plays.”