Rick Tocchet : Canucks, Playoffs, and Gretzky
On today's show former NHL player and coach Rick Tocchet joins us to talk about his transition back to coaching with the Vancouver Canucks. The fellas also gets Tocchet's thoughts on the playoffs, his friendship with Wayne Gretzky, and some fun Gozzer Ranch stories! Tocchet also talks about working for TNT and gives some insight into the Vancouver Canucks offseason. Don't miss this candid conversation with one of the most respected names in the NHL.
SHOW NOTES
0:00 Intro
1:30 Rick Tocchet Interview
4:35 Leaving NHL on TNT
5:50 Vancouver Canucks Takeover
9:57 Tocchet’s Coaching Staff
12:13 Vancouver Canucks Roster
21:55 Talking with the Veterans
22:20 JT Miller
24:43 Whose Stepping Up?
29:06 Elias Petterson Growth
32:08 Toughness throughout the Canucks
37:46 Defending Nate Mackinnon
41:23 Year End Meeting
42:46 WAYNE GRETZKY Story
48:27 Coach Sean Payton
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