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The next Vancouver Canucks GM will need to undo one of Patrik Allvin’s biggest mistakes amid the team’s rebuild.<\/p>\n
The Vancouver<\/a> Canucks mildly surprised the NHL on Friday, announcing the dismissal of GM Patrik Allvin<\/a> after a five-year tenure at the helm. While the move wasn\u2019t earth-shattering, it was a bit curious, considering the timing.<\/p>\n That aside, the Canucks, like several other franchises around the league, will now embark on a search for their new GM. There\u2019s no indication who might take over at this time. With numerous individuals floating around the league at this time, it wouldn\u2019t be astonishing to see Vancouver draw from one of those names.<\/p>\n That said, whoever takes over will inherit a tough situation. In particular, the Canucks\u2019 next GM will need to undo one of Allvin\u2019s biggest mistakes: Signing Thatcher Demko to a big extension.<\/p>\n Demko signed a three-year extension on July 1, 2025, carrying a cap hit of $8.5 million. At the time, the contract was questionable. By now, the contract is an outright albatross.<\/p>\n Make no mistake, Demko is an elite goaltender when healthy. And that\u2019s the major issue here. Demko, as hard as he may try, just can\u2019t stay healthy. This season, he appeared in just 20 games after spending a couple of stints on injured reserve. The club eventually shut Demko down for the year before the Olympics.<\/p>\n As such, Allvin\u2019s successor will need to figure out what to do about Demko. The solution won\u2019t be easy, as the options are quite complex.<\/p>\n Canucks Can\u2019t Just Trade Demko<\/p>\n Even if the Canucks wanted to trade Demko, they can\u2019t just dump him on anyone. Unfortunately, there wouldn\u2019t be much of a market for the 30-year-old. Even if Vancouver ate up half of his contract, who would be willing to give the oft-injured goalie another shot? Perhaps a team looking to reach the salary cap floor may be looking to add his contract.<\/p>\n Assuming that were the case, Vancouver shouldn\u2019t expect to get very much in return for Demko. Potentially, a late-round pick might be the best the team could hope for.<\/p>\n A team desperate for a goalie may want to take a chance on Demko. However, that team would need to have enough cap space for Demko\u2019s contract, plus the willingness to deal with his injury situation.<\/p>\n What to read next: Canucks 2025-26 Season a Success for Critical Reason<\/a><\/p>\n Demko Stuck in Vancouver for Remainder of Contract<\/p>\n The way the situation is trending, Demko will remain in Vancouver. The Canucks won\u2019t realistically be able to move Demko. So, the best thing they could do is give him every opportunity to get back on the ice. Since the club is in the midst of a rebuild, it won\u2019t have a massive need for cap space. That could change when the rebuild begins to bear fruit. By then, Demko\u2019s contract could be coming off the books.<\/p>\n With that in mind, if Demko can\u2019t get back into playing shape, there\u2019s always the possibility of letting the former Vezina Trophy finalist run out his contract on LTIR.<\/p>\n Such a move by the Canucks would be an unfortunate ending to a once-promising career. There\u2019s still hope that Demko could put his injury struggles behind him. But that doesn\u2019t quite seem like the case at this point.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tNestor Quixtan<\/a> Seasoned NHL analyst and baseball writer focused on covering clubs across each league with news, analysis, and insights. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Nestor’s singular experiences and background have enabled him to bring a different take on the sports world as a whole. Nestor’s fondness for baseball and hockey set the tone for his love and passion for writing about sports. 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