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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