Thatcher
Demko
G · VAN · Around average
- PAL
- 49
- WAR
- 1.4
- Value
- 42
- SV%
- .897
2025-26№ 33 / 98
Thatcher Demko (Vancouver Canucks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Thatcher Demko
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 87 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : December 7, 1995 · San Diego, United States
Drafted : 2014 · VAN · round 2, pick #36
Contract : $8,500,000 · 2026-27 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 8 | 10 | 2.90 | .897 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | Vancouver Canucks | 23 | 10 | 8 | 2.90 | .889 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | 51 | 35 | 14 | 2.45 | .918 | 5 |
| 2022-23 | Vancouver Canucks | 32 | 14 | 14 | 3.16 | .901 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | Vancouver Canucks | 64 | 33 | 22 | 2.72 | .915 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | Vancouver Canucks | 35 | 16 | 18 | 2.85 | .915 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | Vancouver Canucks | 27 | 13 | 10 | 3.06 | .905 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Vancouver Canucks | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2.81 | .913 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | Vancouver Canucks | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.91 | .867 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 262 | 134 | 99 | 2.81 | .909 | 10 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 | .917 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Vancouver Canucks | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.64 | .985 | 1 |
| Playoff totals | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0.97 | .974 | 1 | |
Thatcher Demko: our analysis
2025-26 season: 20 GP, 8 W, 10 L, .897 SV%, 2.90 GAA, 1 SO. WAR 1.4 (33rd of 98) · PAL 49, around average.
In 2025-26, Thatcher Demko, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 49 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 1.4 ranks 33rd among 98 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: efficiency (62, above average). On the other hand, workload (9, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
GSAx: +3.8 (goals saved above expected).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 43; his WAR went from 0.7 to 1.4.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 42 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Thatcher Demko's story
Growing up in San Diego, Demko first skated at age four and moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to play with the LA Junior Kings. He spent the 2011–12 season with the Omaha Lancers in the USHL before joining the U.S. National Development Team and earning a silver at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
At Boston College from 2013 to 2016 he slid into the starting role and produced standout numbers: 62 wins, a 2.08 goals-against average, a .928 save percentage and 13 shutouts, including a single-season school record of 10. His junior year brought the Mike Richter Award and a Hobey Baker top-three finish, plus spots on Hockey East and AHCA all-star lists.
Drafted 36th overall by Vancouver in 2014, Demko forewent his senior year and signed an entry-level deal on April 20, 2016. He began pro play with the AHL’s Utica Comets, collecting his first professional wins and shutouts before making his NHL debut on March 31, 2018, a 5–4 overtime victory over Columbus in which he stopped 26 shots.
Demko rose to prominence during the 2020 playoffs when he relieved an injured starter and backstopped elimination wins over Vegas, posting a 43-save win and, two nights later, a 48-save playoff shutout that set rookie playoff records. A dominant run in March 2021 established him as Vancouver’s number one, and the club rewarded him with a five-year extension. He earned NHL recognition as Third Star of the Month for December 2021, an All-Star selection in January 2022, and he was later a Vezina Trophy finalist for 2023–24.
Internationally he won U18 silver in 2013, served as a backup at the 2014 World Juniors and was the starting goaltender at the 2015 tournament, posting a 1.74 GAA and a .938 save percentage. He made his first senior tournament appearance at the 2019 IIHF World Championship, starting two games and finishing 2–0–0.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 20
- Shots against
- 514
- Saves
- 461
- %ARR / SV%
- 89.7 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Stable
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: -0.63 in 22-23, +0.47 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 43 → 49
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 30: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
Player ratings
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
Injured reserve· Hip· expected back December 21
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
1.4
wins above replacement
33 of 98
PAL Rating
49/ 100
Performance · Around average
36 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
42/ 100
Poor return
5.00 M$ · expected PAL 54
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- Efficiency
- 62
- Impact
- 61
- High danger
- 39
- Consistency
- 56
- Workload
- 9
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VAN | 1.4 | 49 | 42 | 5.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 0.7 | 43 | 26 | 5.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | VAN | 4.7 | 89 | 88 | 5.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | VAN | -0.5 | 41 | 29 | 5.00 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.4
wins above replacement
-0.5 to 4.0 — 90% interval
33 of 98 goalies
+7.2 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +3.8
- Average → replacement
- +3.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | VAN | 20 | 1.4 | -0.5 to 4.0 | 33/98 |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 22 | 0.7 | -1.0 to 2.4 | 40/99 |
| 2023-24 | VAN | 51 | 4.7 | 1.8 to 7.0 | 4/98 |
| 2022-23 | VAN | 32 | -0.5 | -2.9 to 1.9 | 86/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .89753rd percentileleague avg. .896
- High-danger save %
- .81758th percentileleague avg. .811
- Games above .900
- 45.0 %36th percentileleague avg. 49.0 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.8542nd percentileleague avg. 2.99
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.0542nd percentileleague avg. 0.11
Save % by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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CGYThatcher Demko: frequently asked questions
What is Thatcher Demko's record in 2025-26?
Thatcher Demko has 8 wins in 20 games in 2025-26, with a .897 save percentage and a 2.90 goals-against average.
How old is Thatcher Demko?
Thatcher Demko is 30 years old: he was born on December 8, 1995.
How tall is Thatcher Demko, and how much does he weigh?
Thatcher Demko is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 192 lb (87 kg).
Where is Thatcher Demko from?
United States: Thatcher Demko was born in San Diego, California, United States.
What team does Thatcher Demko play for?
Thatcher Demko plays for the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL, at G, wearing number 35.
Is Thatcher Demko injured?
Yes: Thatcher Demko is on injured reserve (hip). He is expected back around December 21.
How good is Thatcher Demko?
Thatcher Demko produced 1.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 33rd of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 49 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Thatcher Demko make?
Thatcher Demko earns $5.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 42 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Thatcher Demko's contract end?
Thatcher Demko's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Thatcher Demko overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 42 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Thatcher Demko a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 33rd of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Thatcher Demko getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 43 in 2024-25 to 49 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Thatcher Demko's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Thatcher Demko has 262 games, 134 wins and 10 shutouts. His best season: 2023-24, with 35 wins.
Where was Thatcher Demko drafted?
Thatcher Demko was drafted 36th overall (round 2) by Vancouver Canucks in 2014.
How does Thatcher Demko perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Thatcher Demko has 5 games and 3 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Thatcher Demko?
Eric Comrie: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Eric Comrie's page →Is Thatcher Demko married?
Yes, married to Lexie.
What is Thatcher Demko's nationality?
Thatcher Demko is American. Internationally: United States: silver medal at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge; silver at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships; member of the U.S. national junior team at the 2014 World Junior Championship (backup) and starting goaltender at the 2015 World Junior Championship; appeared for the senior U.S. team at the 2019 IIHF World Championship (2 starts, 2–0–0).
What awards has Thatcher Demko won?
Mike Richter Award (given to the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men's ice hockey) ; Top 3 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award ; AHCA All-American Second Team ; Hockey East First All-Star Team ; Hockey East Co-Player of the Year (shared with Kevin Boyle) ; Hockey East statistical goaltending award for lowest GAA in conference play (earned during freshman season) ; NHL Third Star of the Month for December 2021 ; Named an NHL All-Star (announced January 13, 2022); and more.
How many championships has Thatcher Demko won?
1: Beanpot (helped Boston College win its 5th consecutive Beanpot during his freshman season).
Where did Thatcher Demko play before turning pro?
Youth and college: began playing hockey in San Diego at age 4; moved to Los Angeles in 2010 to play for the LA Junior Kings; Omaha Lancers (USHL) 2011–12; U.S. National Development Team 2012–13 (silver at 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge); Boston College Eagles (Hockey East) 2013–2016..
See also: his Vancouver Canucks teammates
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