Canucks Scuttlebutt | Game Day Edition at Ottawa Senators Tonight 11.09.2023

“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

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’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 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