As if the Vancouver Canucks needed more drama, they’re dealing with some once again – this time, once again on the injury front. Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko, who missed all but one postseason game last spring and the first several weeks of this season,

The New York Rangers were back on the ice Tuesday, and Wednesday they’ll continue to ramp back up after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The Blueshirts return to action this weekend with a pair of road games in Buffalo against the Sabres on Saturday and a Sunday matinee against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The NHL should bend the rules to allow the best defender in the world play for Team USA at 4 Nations Face-Off.