By Andrew Chernoff
Dec 1, 2016
The Vancouver Canucks had an optional morning skate today in preparation for the Anaheim Ducks tonight.
The players seems realistic as to what they can expect tonight, and confident that they can be competitive against the Ducks, who always seem to be a thorn in the Canucks side.
“Bo and Sven are great players, they’re smart and work hard. We’re playing well right now, but we’re not satisfied .” – Burrows
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 1, 2016
Vancouver’s young defense will have their hands full tonight contending with the big, tough Anaheim players, moving around the Canucks net, and in the blue paint but Troy Stecher knows what it will take to be successful against the potent Ducks offense.
“As long as we’re moving our feet and aren’t standing still, we’ll play well against their big, fast forwards tonight” – Stecher
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 1, 2016
Canucks coach Willie Desjardins says Anaheim’s physical style will be a good test for his young blueline.
Ryan Miller to start against the Ducks tonight.
Willie Desjardins: Anaheim a good physical test; Burrows earning more ice time #canucks #canuckson1040 https://t.co/5VlkKb9auJ
— TSN Radio Vancouver (@TSN1040) December 1, 2016
Bo Horvat, feels if the Canucks can play a tight system, keeping the Ducks from the Canucks end, good chances are bound to happen.
“If we play a tight system and play more in their end than ours, we’ll be okay. If we eliminate chances, it’ll lead to chances.” – Bo
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 1, 2016
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