Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations, Jim Rutherford, addresses the media covering major topics such as Tanner Pearson’s health, Bruce Boudreau, Bo Horvat trade rumours and much more in a headline-making press conference.
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0:00 – Jim Rutherford address Tanner Pearson situation
2:05 – Dr. Bill Regan speaks
6:52 – Dr. Harry Sese speaks
9:14 – Q&A for team doctors
10:10 – Has NHLPA contacted Jim Rutherford?
10:52 – Breakdown of Canucks medical staff
11:51 – Are Canucks concerned players won’t want to play in Vancouver?
13:10 – Prognosis of Tanner Pearson’s recovery
13:32 – How Pearson’s injury complicates trade options
14:28 – Is there a pattern of troubled injury recovery in Vancouver?
16:26 – Frustrations of season ticket holders
17:35 – Has Rutherford solicited opinions of players regarding handling of injuries?
19:03 – Is Rutherford rethinking the Canucks core?
21:29 – Is ownership willing to rebuild?
23:32 – Frustrations of season ticket holders regarding the core
25:05 – Addressing cap issues as a rebuild is considered
26:10 – Will Canucks try to re-sign Bo Horvat?
27:18 – What is the future of Bruce Boudreau?
28:52 – If there is a coaching candidate in mind, should Canucks fire Boudreau now?
29:31 – Is the Canucks job bigger than Rutherford thought it would be?
30:41 – Are the Canucks building to the playoffs or are they rebuilding?
32:10 – Is there risk in attempting to avoid a rebuild?
34:12 – Do core players need to be traded?
35:07 – Has Rutherford spoken to Quinn Hughes about his comments?
35:38 – Does Rutherford see himself seeing through the entire rebuild?
36:09 – Assessing Andrei Kuzmenko’s season
37:01 – Why are the Canucks reluctant to perform a full rebuild?
38:19 – Are the Canucks tanking?
39:46 – Will the Canucks sit Demko to help obtain a better draft pick?
40:34 – Is there concern about re-signing Pettersson?
41:01 – Do Canucks have necessary pieces to fix cap issues?
42:24 – Has Brock Boeser’s play caused hesitancy in trade talks?
43:27 – Assessing Bruce Boudreau’s coaching staff
44:10 – Assessing AHL prospects
45:16 – Tanner Pearson LTIR status
45:46 – Comparing Rutherford’s Pittsburgh tenure to Vancouver
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12 Comments
I can save the Canucks boys put the pressure on me
At least they seem to be taking things seriously and have somewhat of a plan. It’s hard to do much when no one has cap space, though. It’s easy to say blow it all up, but what teams have the cap room to take on these big contracts? As long as Jim and Patrik have autonomy, that’s what’s important.
hes lying only cuz he got caught and called out is why hes doing this.
Linden allready said we need a serious rebuild… to f'ing late!
I'm so excited 😊, my life has totally changed since I invested $13,500 and now make $34,970 every 14 days
that awkward handshake between the doc and Jim🤣 19:04
19:02 yikesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
The Canucks are in a tough spot. Lots of good pieces on the roster no doubt, but the cap really holds them back. Crazy to see them score so many goals & lose so many games. At least the losses have been entertaining LOL!
They need more than surgery. They need to rebuild everything. You can’t save them with a retool
Major surgery means trading JT Miller, Bo Horvat, and Elias Petterson.
Wizard Suleiman has everything honestly, without deception.
You know after watching this media briefing by JR I am impressed. He knows the inside game of hockey. Pontificators do not know what goes on in managing an NHL team. As a die hard Canucks fan (been with them unequivocally since they entered the NHL) I have ridden the highs and lows of this team. Yes this season has been a bust. There's many elements that contribute to it. But lets give this management team the benefit of time to let their inner experience affect change. Benning has saddled our Canucks with decisions that are long term. Long term contracts that paralyze making the roster changes needed. Recall the Luongo contract that even he said was a ball and chain for him. I long for the days when we signed players to max 3-year contracts and then extended them. Seven plus year contracts do not allow the NHL to see forward movement. Cap space has hampered the league as a whole and it shows in our desire to move some Canuck players. JR admits the number one issue is Cap space to affect positive change in roster/success = wins and making the playoffs. As fans we know it inside us too. What we don't know is what they do on a daily basis to achieve the goals to bring a better roster to the ice. As a fan let's rely less on pontificators and allow patience and belief that things are being done to achieve what we want from this team.