After giving highly-regarded prospect Adam Gaudette his NHL debut earlier this week, the Canucks could be set to do so with another of their promising youngsters, announcing (Twitter link) that they have recalled goaltender Thatcher Demko on an emergency basis.
The second-year pro has had quite a strong season at the AHL level, posting a 2.49 GAA and a .921 SV% in 42 games with Utica, both considerable improvements over his numbers from his rookie year (2.68 GAA and a .907 SV%). He has been considered one of the top goalie prospects in the league for several years dating back to his time back at Boston College.
It appears that Demko will be taking the place of Anders Nilsson on the roster for the time being. Rick Dhaliwal of NEWS 1130 notes (via Twitter) that Nilsson is sick. Given the nature of the recall, Demko will have to be returned to the minors once the emergency situation ends or be converted to one of their four post-deadline recalls.