Vancouver Canucks
After early end to season, Canucks enter off-season with looming questions
One year after reaching Game 7 of the second round of the playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks begin their summer a month earlier. After a season filled with injuries, drama, turmoil and a 19-point drop in the Western Conference standings, questions loom as the team heads into the off-season.
Lalji discusses Pettersson’s offseason plans, Tocchet’s future with Canucks
Rick Tocchet was pretty candid with what he believes Elias Pettersson needs to work on in the offseason but is the forward ready to take that advice? Will Tocchet and management agree on an extension to stay in Vancouver? TSN’s Farhan Lalji discusses both individuals and whether or not they can co-exist.
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Pettersson discusses rift with Miller, acknowledges his play hasn’t been up to standard
Elias Pettersson spoke to reporters about the difficult season he had personally, which included his relationship with J.T. Miller, and also touched on how he needs to get stronger physically.
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‘It’s been a hard year’: Tocchet wants Canucks to learn from disappointing season
Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet addressed the media following the end of the season and admitted that it’s been a hard year. Tocchet also addressed his future in Vancouver and his decision to not coach at the Men’s World Championship.
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‘I’m a J.T. Miller fan’: Tocchet reflects on inner-turmoil this season
Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet looked back at the unfortunate situation which led to the trade of J.T. Miller and said ultimately, there was no ‘bad guy’ in the whole situation, it just didn’t work out.
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I wish we squashed that noise a little earlier: Canucks discuss Miller, Pettersson drama
Quinn Hughes, Brock Boeser, Thatcher Demko spoke to the media about various topics including the inner-turmoil during the season and injuries, how it impacted the team and their personal futures with Vancouver.
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Tocchet pinpoints preparation, training method as areas of improvement for Pettersson
Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet shared his view on what kept Elias Pettersson from being the best version of himself this season and said the way he prepares and trains needs to be addressed.
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