[Janda] Rick Tocchet on Arshdeep Bains’ play through 3 games: “I like him a lot. He’s earned his spot.” Talked about how other Canucks players have liked playing with him & told Tocchet to put Bains in certain spots.
by wheresgarycooper
@Vancouver Canucks
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Incredible praise from a coach who doesn’t give out compliments very easy
Glad to see our prospect development has taken a turn around
Raty is doing amazing, 34 points in 49 games. I see a call up for him next season
Podkolzin has been crushing it, 27 points in 42 games. Also seeing a call up for him
Karlsson, 34 points in 37 games, but I see him as a depth player/4th liner tbh.
Sasson 29 points in 41 games is solid for a rookie in the AHL
Willander in the NCAA and Lekkerimaki in the SHL are well on their way to earning spots.
Eye tests fail for McDonaugh, Klimovich, and Hirose though
So happy about this!
I think the honeymoon phase is about over for Bains he’ll need to start producing to earn a regular spot and be judged as nhl regular soon or take a defensive fourth line roll and be solid every game.
The thing that stands out with Bains to be me is sees the game very well, you see it with his quick passes and setups, also why Tocc played him with skilled guys not just on 4th line.
I think he is going to need to produce a bit to stay in the lineup especially where they have him slotted, I don’t see the physical straight ahead game that Tocc likes down there. That’s not to say it’s not there or he can’t develop it, but Canucks are looking for solutions right now – it’s not a knock on him if he’s ultimately not 100% ready for it.
Very encouraging start and a great story
Two penalties in the offensive zone, zero points and a bad give away. Tocchet is blowing smoke up his ass.
He can clearly hang in the NHL. Looking forward to see how he develops in the near future!
He needs to start producing soon or hes gonna not gonna play, hes def better then mikheyev so i think he should stay in anyways
Pretty sure Tocc pumps his tires to create a competitive environment for the bubble guys on the team.
Keeps them in their toes.
Here’s why Bains is really solid and the comments here saying Tocchet is blowing smoke are wrong.
Watching the 3rd period of the Boston game again, he does a few things really well. He goes to the front of the net and is tough to play against. That alone will win you favors with the coach. He’s really good at spacing, when he’s not net front he’s floating into the soft areas to give his teammates options. He’s a good physical player who can check, helping turn pucks over. Plus he looks really calm out there.
Personally Im very happy he’s on the team and playing well so early in his career. It bodes well for the team’s forward depth that he appears to be a solid player