Canucks’ Rick Tocchet on what he wants to see from Vasily Podkolzin and Nils Höglander next season

[The Arrogant Worms]

https://canucksarmy.com/news/canucks-rick-tocchet-vasily-podkolzin-nils-hoglander-season

[Dr. Crossbar]

 

[DeNiro]

When Podzilla “lets it hang” entire buildings are toppled…

[DownUndaCanuck]

I think Hoglander will easily make the team - he brings that sort of forecheck Tocchet will love to see. The only reason he didn't stick around last time was his poor defensive play and then inconsistent scoring, but I think he brings a lot of energy like Garland/Hansen once did.

 

As for Podz, I worry he'll be trying too much, just like with his training, gripping his stick and go through long dry patches. Again, although he's supposed to be a top-10 pick powerforward, I think he should try and play like Hoglander - grind and forecheck first, defend well second and score third.

 

There's around 4 winger spots available for the likes of PDG, Hoglander, Podkolzin and Studnicka, Dries and (maybe) Pearson and that includes competing with Beauvillier and Garland. PDG finished last year strong but who knows how he plays next year. You'd expect Aiden McDonough to play in Abby but you never know, he's a solid body and 23 and looked good last season with the Canucks. 

[Strawbone]

Podz is a big strong guy, I just want to see him stop overthinking things and drive to the net at every opportunity. The Canucks don't have enough guys with the tools to do that. Reminds me a bit of Virtanen, maybe 5 times a year he would drive hard to the net and good things usually happened. But then he'd go weeks skating around the periphery trying to make a nice play, only to inevitably give the puck away.

 

Crash the net!

[Phat Fingers]

10 minutes ago, DownUndaCanuck said:

I think Hoglander will easily make the team - he brings that sort of forecheck Tocchet will love to see. The only reason he didn't stick around last time was his poor defensive play and then inconsistent scoring, but I think he brings a lot of energy like Garland/Hansen once did.

 

As for Podz, I worry he'll be trying too much, just like with his training, gripping his stick and go through long dry patches. Again, although he's supposed to be a top-10 pick powerforward, I think he should try and play like Hoglander - grind and forecheck first, defend well second and score third.

 

There's around 4 winger spots available for the likes of PDG, Hoglander, Podkolzin and Studnicka, Dries and (maybe) Pearson and that includes competing with Beauvillier and Garland. PDG finished last year strong but who knows how he plays next year. You'd expect Aiden McDonough to play in Abby but you never know, he's a solid body and 23 and looked good last season with the Canucks. 

Down and Under…

 

Podz has the same trajectory that a lot of Power Forwards get into with a surge and then crash then figure out what they can and the next time some figure it out and then the others Virtannen.

 

I see the work ethic and thinking that some power forwards lack and never gain.

 

Reps will ease players into things better than any other cure.

 

If he is shredded already, by the interview, it sounds like Tochett isn’t worried about the things most coach’s worry about with their players, the work is being done.

‘Podz, go out a party a bit, just not too much.’ Is basically what Tochett said…

 

 

[PhillipBlunt]

Tocchet is the man.

[Nucker 67]

Finally, a coach who demands effort and accountability.  I'm not sure any of the players really took to heart when Desjardins and Green spoke. Boudreau was just having a good time, watching the Canucks every other night from the best seat in the house. He didn't demand anything though. Torts was too over the top and players probably hated him (instead of respecting). AV was great, but that was 10+ years ago.   

 

Tocchet is the guy that will get them there, and if players aren't willing to do what they have to do, they'll be gone. Really like this new management/coaching regime. They were brought in to build a championship team and I feel confident they will. 

[Odd.]

Would love Podz to let it hang.. just not on me though 

[PhillipBlunt]

19 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said:

Finally, a coach who demands effort and accountability.  I'm not sure any of the players really took to heart when Desjardins and Green spoke. Boudreau was just having a good time, watching the Canucks every other night from the best seat in the house. He didn't demand anything though. Torts was too over the top and players probably hated him (instead of respecting). AV was great, but that was 10+ years ago.   

 

Tocchet is the guy that will get them there, and if players aren't willing to do what they have to do, they'll be gone. Really like this new management/coaching regime. They were brought in to build a championship team and I feel confident they will. 

[PhillipBlunt]

19 minutes ago, Odd. said:

Would love Podz to let it hang.. just not on me though 

[stawns]

54 minutes ago, DownUndaCanuck said:

I think Hoglander will easily make the team - he brings that sort of forecheck Tocchet will love to see. The only reason he didn't stick around last time was his poor defensive play and then inconsistent scoring, but I think he brings a lot of energy like Garland/Hansen once did.

 

As for Podz, I worry he'll be trying too much, just like with his training, gripping his stick and go through long dry patches. Again, although he's supposed to be a top-10 pick powerforward, I think he should try and play like Hoglander - grind and forecheck first, defend well second and score third.

 

There's around 4 winger spots available for the likes of PDG, Hoglander, Podkolzin and Studnicka, Dries and (maybe) Pearson and that includes competing with Beauvillier and Garland. PDG finished last year strong but who knows how he plays next year. You'd expect Aiden McDonough to play in Abby but you never know, he's a solid body and 23 and looked good last season with the Canucks. 

He's not really big though.  He's pretty hard nosed, but he's not going to over power many NHL players.  He plays a north south game, but he's going to have to rely more on skill than brute strength at the NHL level.  Luckily, I think he's a highly skilled player

[canuck73_3]

47 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said:

Tocchet is the man.

But but but, some people here say he’s a complete waste of oxygen useless convict 

[Bobby James]

When you're coach tells you to chill a bit more in the offseason that must really speak to the physical shape Podz is in right now and the work being done. If he makes the big club next year that is great, but I'm fine with him being our top winger in Abby too if needed. I'd want to see him rack up points. 

 

Good on him and congrats to his wife and him on the baby! 

 

Also I love Hoglander and hope he makes the team next year. 

[Dr. Crossbar]

1 hour ago, PhillipBlunt said:

Tocchet is the man.

We've needed someone like him for years. 

[PhillipBlunt]

1 minute ago, Dr. Crossbar said:

We've needed someone like him for years. 

The team sure has. Having Foote and Gonchar as assistant coaches is equally awesome. 

[BarnBurner]

37 minutes ago, canuck73_3 said:

But but but, some people here say he’s a complete waste of oxygen useless convict 

Koach Heffy? 

[Tinky-Winky]

Tocchet plans to use Pettersson, other Canucks stars less on penalty kill | Offside (dailyhive.com)

[PhillipBlunt]

4 minutes ago, Tinky-Winky said:

Tocchet plans to use Pettersson, other Canucks stars less on penalty kill | Offside (dailyhive.com)

Soucy doesn’t have prior experience playing for Tocchet, but it’s clear the Canucks coach is excited to have a player of his profile on the roster. He described the 6-foot-5 blueliner who signed a three-year contract as “a long defenceman” and “aggressive.”

 

[Mando27]

Until they come out of the gate swinging I will reserve judgement. Hopefully the team doesn't waste the pre season games again.