11/09/2023 – CanucksBanter

Head Coach Rick Tocchet media availability after Wednesday morning practice in Ottawa:

“I’m a concept guy and today’s game, especially against a lot of diamond teams, you have to have movement.”

🗣 Head Coach Rick Tocchet speaks on the success of the power play following Wednesday's practice in Ottawa. pic.twitter.com/QyBeema2oI
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 8, 2023

Optional skate includes Thatcher Demko:

7 #Canucks skaters – including Teddy Blueger – and Thatcher Demko on the ice for a very optional morning skate in Kanata. pic.twitter.com/QEBPdZgBhV
— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) November 9, 2023

Teddy Blueger is still not in the lineup:

Teddy Blueger’s debit will wait until the weekend, as he’s not in the lineup Thursday vs. the Senators per Rick Tocchet.

“He’s very close,” says Tocchet, who confirms that his lineup will be unchanged Thursday. #Canucks
— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) November 9, 2023

Casey DeSmith to start for Canucks against Ottawa tonight:

Casey DeSmith will start Thursday vs. Senators per Rick Tocchet.

Sets up with 3 in 4 so that DeSmith is now very likely to play 2 of 3 on this current road trip. #Canucks
— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) November 9, 2023

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