Overview
- Demko disclosed he had been playing with zero internal hip rotation, which he says overworked his back, knees and groin.
- He called the hip operation a major last-resort decision reached with president Jim Rutherford and team medical staff.
- He said his movement has improved since the procedure and he will stay in Vancouver all summer to focus on rehab.
- The Canucks expect him ready for training camp as his new three-year, $8.5 million-per-season contract begins July 1.
- He acknowledged the mental toll and said he briefly questioned his future, noting he previously had a similar hip surgery in 2015.