Canucks 2024-25 Scuttlebutt – October 1, 2024

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

October 1, 2024

Jeff Patterson took this picture of GM Patrik Allvin, Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini and President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford viewing Canucks Tuesday practice.

Canucks Head Coach responds to Phillip Di Giuseppe put on waivers for reassignment to Abbotsford (AHL):

Tocchet on Phil Di Giuseppe being put on waivers to be sent down to Abby: “He’s an unreal guy. I’m hoping he doesn’t get picked up. It’s a tough one.” #Canucks @Sportsnet650
— Randip Janda (@RandipJanda) October 1, 2024

J.T. Miller explains why he has not played in preseason:

#Canucks Miller says he has been dealing with something and wanted to be smart about it. Was concerned that game action could make it worse, but pledges all is good now and he will play Friday
— Jeff Paterson (@patersonjeff) October 1, 2024

Tuesday morning practice lines:

Tuesday #Canucks practice lines

Heinen. Miller. Boeser.
DeBrusk. Pettersson. Sprong.
Höglander. Blueger. Garland
Bains. Åman. Sherwood.
Räty.

Hughes. Hronek.
Soucy. Myers.
Forbort. Desharnais.
Friedman. Juulsen.@Sportsnet650 pic.twitter.com/iCM4vTfbHi
— Brendan Batchelor (@BatchHockey) October 1, 2024

Pius Suter excused from Tuesday practice:

Tocchet says Suter a little banged up after scrum last night. Was given the day off from practice today. Hirose in protocol after hard hit on Saturday #Canucks
— Jeff Paterson (@patersonjeff) October 1, 2024

Thatcher Demko update and Canucks goalie tandem thoughts:

Earlier @jamiemclennan29 joined us and talked about Thatcher Demko's popliteus injury and his confidence level in a Lankinen/Silovs tandem to start the season.

Full interview..https://t.co/yYVvqs8q2j pic.twitter.com/RRa2wZnM1s
— Donnie & Dhali (@DonnieandDhali) October 1, 2024

Source: X.com