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On Jonah Gadjovich:
“Not practicing is a challenge for young players, but he’s been skating today. We’re taking it day to day for him.” #canucks
“Not practicing is a challenge for young players, but he’s been skating today. We’re taking it day to day for him.” #canucks
On calling up young players:
“There’s a reason why they’re here. Rathbone will slot into different positions. He’s feeling more confident. We want to see certain things from these players, but it’s different for each player’s development.” #canucks
“There’s a reason why they’re here. Rathbone will slot into different positions. He’s feeling more confident. We want to see certain things from these players, but it’s different for each player’s development.” #canucks
On the bottom six:
“I don’t want to start saying that the bottom six is better because we missed players. The guys we have are competing for jobs, and they have roles to play. Our bottom six works very hard.” #canucks
“I don’t want to start saying that the bottom six is better because we missed players. The guys we have are competing for jobs, and they have roles to play. Our bottom six works very hard.” #canucks
On Jack Rathbone’s assessment:
“He is confident. He demands the pucks and shouts, which is a good sign for a young player. He moves the puck with authority. He’s got the makings of a modern defenseman.” #canucks
“He is confident. He demands the pucks and shouts, which is a good sign for a young player. He moves the puck with authority. He’s got the makings of a modern defenseman.” #canucks
On how young players affect veterans:
We establish a certain culture of competition. There’s a style that never changes. We aren’t auditioning players for the future or putting in future replacements. We just want to put in players who can help us to win.” #canucks
We establish a certain culture of competition. There’s a style that never changes. We aren’t auditioning players for the future or putting in future replacements. We just want to put in players who can help us to win.” #canucks
On Rathbone’s power play potential:
“We’re not afraid to integrate young players. We have young players who play key roles and work hard. With Jack, we want to see where he’s at. We might put him out there for power plays.” #canucks
“We’re not afraid to integrate young players. We have young players who play key roles and work hard. With Jack, we want to see where he’s at. We might put him out there for power plays.” #canucks
On accounting for scouting players:
“I don’t think it’s hard to do. They don’t need to dominate a game, but some areas allow you to judge players. A lot of players can make a play with space and time, which is expected. We look at all the details.” #canucks
“I don’t think it’s hard to do. They don’t need to dominate a game, but some areas allow you to judge players. A lot of players can make a play with space and time, which is expected. We look at all the details.” #canucks
On The Hockey Writers nominating Tyler Motte for the Masterton Trophy:
“He means a lot to our team. He’s developed into an important team player, but this award is about more than that. I am proud of him for the man he’s become.” #canucks
“He means a lot to our team. He’s developed into an important team player, but this award is about more than that. I am proud of him for the man he’s become.” #canucks
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