The Vancouver Canucks continue to preach patience on the status of No. 1 goalie Thatcher Demko. Demko, who is understood to be dealing with a minor issue with the popliteus muscle in the back of ...

So you guys can get your Web MD out and look up Popliteus. “It is a thin triangle-shaped muscle behind the back of the knee. And that, evidently, is where the injury has occurred.

During Training Camp, Demko described the injury as "rare and unique," going on to explain that they could not find another case of a Popliteus muscle injury in the NHL. Demko also mentioned there ...

Woodley told the Halford and Brough Show Monday morning on Sportsnet 650 that Demko’s issue is with the popliteus muscle, which is located at the back of the knee. There’s been no timeline ...

So you guys can get your Web MD out and look up Popliteus. “It is a thin triangle-shaped muscle behind the back of the knee. And that, evidently, is where the injury has occurred.

According to Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com, Demko is recovering from a Popliteus muscle injury. Demko last played on April 21 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs but missed the ...