The Canucks came into this season thinking they would be more of a competitive team, but they haven't lived up to those standards being 27th in league right now, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that other players would want out.
Demko, just last year was labeled as not available to any team no matter what, but after suffering two injuries Demko hasn't played to the potential he once was playing. Putting up a record of 3-10-2 with a .882 SV% just before he got put on Injury Reserved. He is currently signed on a fairly team friendly deal which shouldn't be hard for Allvin to move him for some prospects or picks which could benefit them In the years coming.