Rick Tocchet on Nikita Zadorov, Nils Hoglander and the loss to Vegas
Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet joined the guys to react to what Nikita Zadorov brings, Nils Hoglander and getting more minutes and what he learned against Vegas.
A small time coach like Crawford got exposed for his toxic energy and was out of the league for a long time. I wonder how many stories got swept under the rug before Keenan made his quiet exit from the NHL? Just how bulgy is that rug to have such a famous and "celebrated" coach exit the NHL?
I really enjoyed this interview, nice job. It's wonderful to have Toch, Gonchar and Foote behind the bench mentoring . I'm a happy Canuck fan once again.
I love hearing that little story about Brock Boeser going to Tocchet and telling him what he didn't do right… I really think Boeser's return to prominence is going to be one of the best Canucks stories, if not the very best, this year. I have been rooting for this guy, and am just so happy that he seemingly has finally taken that next step to become the player we all want to see him be (and maybe more).
Yeah Donny got the gold star in this interview. Whenever a guest says โGood questionโ thatโs confirmation Donnyโs on his game. Iโm sure heโll gloat and rib Dhaliwal about it after lol
I always thought that if Joe Sakic had played in Vancouver we would have at least 2 Stanley cups by now, imagine him with the sedins, I hope rick tocchet can pull this off before I die ๐
Fantastic the Canucks' media department finally acknowledged the popularity of D&D with Vancouver sports fans and got a major guest on the show – the interview was great, Toch gave solid honest answers and we should all look forward to more of this – well done everyone.
The Canucks will make a fast exit in the playoffs if they donโt fix their penalty kill and zone coverage. Itโs way too passive and focused on positioning rather than pressuring the puck handler! Teams who win in the playoffs/cup all have one distinct trait – they out pressure teams and force turnovers – they donโt sit back and wait for unforced errors! Hockey dominant teams have FLOW – not structure that is predictable and stagnant – those teams will always lose races for lose pucks and will always be following instead dictating the play. Ironically, Van has a long list of coaches who didnโt grasp that concept (Boudearu got it) and the lack of playoff success!
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Ohhh boy a big GET on the D&D today. Welcome back Donny.
Bus driver Donnie is back!
A small time coach like Crawford got exposed for his toxic energy and was out of the league for a long time. I wonder how many stories got swept under the rug before Keenan made his quiet exit from the NHL? Just how bulgy is that rug to have such a famous and "celebrated" coach exit the NHL?
Anybody else notice how much better Rick speaks when hes not being hounded by locker room weasels.
Great interview guys
Great interview guys. Really enjoyed seeing Tocc on, look forward to seeing more interviews with him.
I'd use Zadorov as the net front presence on the First Unit PP. 250 + lbs
great interview guys! Very respectable and interesting questions, Toch seemed to really enjoy the interview
Donnie a good interviewer because he listens and can ask questions as they arrive in conversation, rather than ironclad sticking to the script.
No one asked whats wrong with Petey????
Good interview. He is so genuine and straightforward. ๐ Put him on as a regular guest !
I think he wanted the top hat not the mug.
I really enjoyed this interview, nice job. It's wonderful to have Toch, Gonchar and Foote behind the bench mentoring . I'm a happy Canuck fan once again.
Big dick Rick
He is absolutely right, other teams now have a book on the new Canucks. Going to be a lot harder for the rest of the schedule.
The media isnโt just โbig hereโ itโs an embarrassment.
I love hearing that little story about Brock Boeser going to Tocchet and telling him what he didn't do right… I really think Boeser's return to prominence is going to be one of the best Canucks stories, if not the very best, this year. I have been rooting for this guy, and am just so happy that he seemingly has finally taken that next step to become the player we all want to see him be (and maybe more).
gotta love thick dick rick
Donnie is a 10/10 interviewer. From the sportsnet days to now Vancouver is lucky to have had him in the media
Yeah Donny got the gold star in this interview. Whenever a guest says โGood questionโ thatโs confirmation Donnyโs on his game. Iโm sure heโll gloat and rib Dhaliwal about it after lol
Miss Don and Dhali on 1040 but they r killen it on Chek! Coach T is kickin ass ๐
I always thought that if Joe Sakic had played in Vancouver we would have at least 2 Stanley cups by now, imagine him with the sedins, I hope rick tocchet can pull this off before I die ๐
Gretzky is low key really good on tnt broadcast
#1 all time in Gordie Howe hatricks.
Fantastic the Canucks' media department finally acknowledged the popularity of D&D with Vancouver sports fans and got a major guest on the show – the interview was great, Toch gave solid honest answers and we should all look forward to more of this – well done everyone.
tell tocchet it's BIG ZED
I fโn love Boes this year this the guy we bought into initially letโs goooo
Double Drive
Zadorov. Solidifying that piece of the pie.
What a great interview. Such a savvy guy in a tough market. Can't really not like the guy.
The Canucks will make a fast exit in the playoffs if they donโt fix their penalty kill and zone coverage. Itโs way too passive and focused on positioning rather than pressuring the puck handler! Teams who win in the playoffs/cup all have one distinct trait – they out pressure teams and force turnovers – they donโt sit back and wait for unforced errors! Hockey dominant teams have FLOW – not structure that is predictable and stagnant – those teams will always lose races for lose pucks and will always be following instead dictating the play. Ironically, Van has a long list of coaches who didnโt grasp that concept (Boudearu got it) and the lack of playoff success!