Vancouver Canucks re-sign Thatcher Demko & Conor Garland to huge extensions

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks have locked up two very important players for their franchise.

The team announced on Tuesday, ahead of free agency opening, that they've re-signed both goaltender Thatcher Demko, and winger Conor Garland.

Demko signed a three-year deal worth $8.5 million AAV, meanwhile the Canucks locked up Garland for six years, at $6 million AAV. General manager Patrik Allvin commented on both moves in a team release: 

“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.”

“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 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.”

The Canucks are also in the market for some depth at centre with free agency opening, and could sign one of Christian Dvorak or Jack Roslovic. In other news, Elias Pettersson's no-movement clause has kicked in and he won't be traded, and for now, Quinn Hughes is staying put.

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