Goaltender Casey DeSmith’s arrival may block Spencer Martin’s chance at claiming a crease with Vancouver Canucks
A trade two days before the Vancouver Canucks started training camp appears to have limited goaltender Spencer Martin’s chances of being Thatcher Demko’s backup.
DeSmith, traded to Montreal earlier this summer as part of the three-team Erik Karlsson deal, played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, primarily as a backup goalie. “Since last February, I feel like I’ve been on a journey to get my game feeling as good as possible,” he said. “I’m in better shape than ever. My goal is to come here and play in the NHL.”
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