Vancouver Canucks News and Rumors

Canucks: After coach's criticism, the question about Elias Pettersson looms large

Elias Pettersson isn't hiding from his struggles, but he has few answers.

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Published: 6 months ago

Rick Tocchet on Thatcher Demko: ‘He’s improved immensely the last 72 hours’

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko appears to have made significant progress on his recovery and could perhaps return to action in this playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers. “He’s improved immensely the last 72 hours,” Tocchet sa

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Published: 6 months ago

Are Pettersson’s playoff woes making Canucks regret contract extension?

JD Bunkis joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to discuss Elias Pettersson’s playoff struggles and if the Vancouver Canucks are starting to question their decision to give Pettersson the contract extension that they did in early March.

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Published: 6 months ago

Canucks’ Miller Takes Heat For Game 4 Loss in Apology Text to Coach

The post Canucks’ Miller Takes Heat For Game 4 Loss in Apology Text to Coach appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Canucks' star JT Miller sent his head coach Rick Tocchet an apology text following Game 4's loss to the Oilers. What did it say? The post

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Published: 6 months ago

How can Tocchet and Canucks get Pettersson going ahead of Game 5?

Dan Murphy discusses the overall production of the Vancouver Canucks’ bottom-six forwards and how head coach Rick Tocchet can manufacture a way to unlock Elias Petterson who has struggled to impact the series against the Edmonton Oilers.

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Published: 6 months ago

Tocchet says J.T. Miller texted him to apologize for poor performance in Game 4 loss to Oilers

Rick Tocchet has always looked to keep his players accountable. In fact, his ability as a coach to push players forward was a big reason why the Canucks hired him in the first place in January 2023. And what a coach like that does it help draw out ac

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Published: 6 months ago

‘I like challenges’: Pettersson remains confident during struggles

Struggling Canucks forward Elias Pettersson says he’s being a bit challenged with his lack of production so far these playoffs, but says he’s always up for a challenge, and of course it helps that head coach Rick Tocchet hasn’t decreased his mi

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Published: 6 months ago

Tocchet: Demko has 'improved immensely the last 72 hours'

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet offered a positive update on goaltender Thatcher Demko's uncertain status Wednesday.Tocchet said Demko has "improved immensely the last 72 hours" but wouldn't say if the netminder could be an option in Vancou

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Published: 6 months ago

Canucks Let Golden Opportunity Slip Away vs. Oilers in Game 4

It could have been different. Some supporters might even argue that it should have been different. Regardless, the Vancouver Canucks fell 3-2 to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 on Tuesday night…

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Published: 6 months ago

Analyzing Elias Pettersson’s Game 4 performance, Rick Tocchet’s comments

After Game 4’s loss, Canucks coach Rick Tocchet talked about having too many passengers and that Elias Pettersson “needs to get going.” Justin Bourne writes about Pettersson’s performance and highlights what Tocchet is talking about.

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Published: 6 months ago

The Statsies: Vancouver Canucks’ slow start costs them in Game 4 loss to Oilers

Be sure to check out Betway for all the latest Canucks game day odds! This close to a comeback for the ages. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/OO2aHOqlbs — kwïn hüz /blm/ (@riotsurvivor) May 15, 2024 The Vancouver Canucks came all the way back only to d

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Published: 6 months ago

WWYDW: Who has been the Canucks’ MVP against Edmonton?

Welcome back to WWYDW, the only hockey column on the internet that’s always game for anything. Speaking of Game 4, that’s the point at which the Round Two series between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers sits as we write these words. Depe

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Published: 6 months ago