Thatcher Demko of the Vancouver Canucks will be absent through at least game 4 of the second-round series due to a lower-body injury, with a potential return in game 5 reported by Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff. William Karlsson of the Vegas Golden Knights played through a hamstring injury in the playoffs, impacting his performance, while the Seattle Kraken ownership group is contemplating forming an umbrella company for major projects and a potential NBA team in Seattle.

By the Numbers
  • Thatcher Demko sidelined through at least game 4 of Canucks' series
  • William Karlsson hampered by hamstring injury in playoffs
State of Play
  • Thatcher Demko making progress but earliest return for game 5
  • William Karlsson struggled with effectiveness due to hamstring issue
  • Seattle Kraken exploring an umbrella company for potential NBA team
What's Next

Potential NBA expansion with Seattle and Las Vegas as frontrunners, aided by the Kraken's umbrella company discussions.

Bottom Line

Injuries impact key players in NHL playoffs, while the Seattle Kraken's strategic moves hint at potential expansion into the NBA market, positioning the team for broader sports endeavors.