Overview
- General manager Patrik Allvin announced the emergency recall from AHL Abbotsford less than an hour before practice at Rogers Arena.
- The team says the call-up is intended to give Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen additional rest.
- Thatcher Demko did not practice Friday, and head coach Adam Foote said he is not injured and is following a planned maintenance approach.
- Patera adds veteran depth as the Canucks host the Blue Jackets and Avalanche at Rogers Arena this weekend.
- Demko’s workload is being managed given his injury history and a season save percentage that has eased to .912 after a strong start.