How Tocchet Turned The Canucks Into A Contender

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • One year ago, Bruce Boudreau was handed his walking papers by the Vancouver Canucks in what can be described as unsavoury circumstances. His replacement, Rick Tocchet, was walking into a hornets nest. The team had no identity on the ice and had a fractured dressing room. How was Tocchet going to turn this ship around? By simply preaching structure, habits, and standard. In this video, we take a deep dive into how Tocchet turned the Canucks into legitimate contenders.
    As always, if you guys enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and smash that subscribe button!
  • Sport

Komentáře • 137

  • @mensrea1251
    @mensrea1251 Před 4 měsíci +150

    Tocchet, Foote, Gonchar, the Sedins, Clark - holy crap, that’s pretty much a nuclear powered coaching staff right there.

    • @IanStrain23328
      @IanStrain23328 Před 4 měsíci +9

      Yep, lots of good quality NHL games under their belts, not sure if Clark has any NHL games under his belt but he's still a really good goalie coach and why our goaltending is very solid

    • @Eastvanucks
      @Eastvanucks Před 4 měsíci

      U forgot mike yeow hes coach the wild and blues i belive

    • @shawnlee8734
      @shawnlee8734 Před 3 měsíci

      If we get Kesler to coach the centres I'd luv that... idk if he's good at coaching though lol

    • @bananian
      @bananian Před 11 dny

      Wait what the sedins, foote, and Gonchar are coaching the nux?? 😮
      I mean it would make sense. I still see the sedins cycling DNA in this new team.

    • @Matanumi
      @Matanumi Před 10 dny

      @@shawnlee8734 I wouldn't want Kelser anywhere near the organization with how he left it.
      No thanks stay in America selling your perfume or whatever

  • @behonestwithyourself3718
    @behonestwithyourself3718 Před 4 měsíci +94

    I liked how they named Hughes the captain early. Smart move on the creating an identity for the team. The nucks look stoic out there this year in all situations. Soo pumped for this team!!

    • @bradfarrell9147
      @bradfarrell9147 Před 4 měsíci

      Great video. Exciting to know Canucks are in such good hands. Always liked Tocchet as a player as he was hardworking and honest. Seems that way as a coach now.

  • @hyperrabbit1710
    @hyperrabbit1710 Před 4 měsíci +15

    Excellent recap. Canucks haven't played with this sort of discipline since Vigneault.

    • @bananian
      @bananian Před 11 dny

      How tf is a man like this ever let go of from other teams??

  • @owenhilderley431
    @owenhilderley431 Před 4 měsíci +12

    I'm just praying they all stay healthy for the playoffs 🙏

  • @moosethegoosey
    @moosethegoosey Před 4 měsíci +33

    For so many players to be having career years on the same team is a testament to his coaching.

  • @the6ig6adwolf
    @the6ig6adwolf Před 4 měsíci +35

    A team that scores first often and can hold a lead after 2 periods is exactly the kind of team that wins a Stanley Cup. Let's hope they stay healthy and hungry.

    • @metalheadcol
      @metalheadcol Před 2 měsíci

      Oooohhh that's a hot take, what happened against the Avs last night? Held a 3-1 lead going into the 3rd then choked it away 😂😂

    • @the6ig6adwolf
      @the6ig6adwolf Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@metalheadcol was Demko in net? Guess they didn't stay healthy. You're clearly a hockey wiz, looking for month old comments in an attempt to make yourself look clever. How's that for a hot take?

    • @Matanumi
      @Matanumi Před 10 dny

      .... or give up leads and then go to steal the game in the end...

    • @the6ig6adwolf
      @the6ig6adwolf Před 10 dny

      @@Matanumi whatever works 🤷

  • @michaelmcbride2670
    @michaelmcbride2670 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Bruce’s departure will always make me a little teary eyed, but Tocchet’s done an amazing job.

    • @MrPointmidget
      @MrPointmidget Před 4 měsíci +12

      Bruce is a wonderful person, but he wasn't the right guy for the job. It was overly obvious he wasn't going to stay in Vancouver long term, but the way they strung him along was cruel. That being said, that scenario wasn't Tocchet's fault, and he's excelled in this position under some of the most challenging circumstances.

  • @brucemacmillan9581
    @brucemacmillan9581 Před 4 měsíci +6

    I was skeptical about the Tocchet hire at first. But... he and his coaching staff have done a great job halfway thru the current season. Keep it going boys!

  • @user-im3tb2in6v
    @user-im3tb2in6v Před 4 měsíci +7

    Tocchet has the right "touch," a players' coach.

  • @brettonnapoleon1966
    @brettonnapoleon1966 Před 4 měsíci +10

    Well put together video kept me engaged the whole time

  • @healthwealth1261
    @healthwealth1261 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Excellent vid! = easy sub... This is what the 'out of market' sceptics don't get about the canucks success this year... The world class on ice performance is the result of a world class management team extracting every drop of talent and potential out of the players. Right coach for this team at the right time... I also have never watched every coach lost game until Tocchet, I love how direct and real he is... Refreshing

  • @TheDrdressup
    @TheDrdressup Před 4 měsíci +9

    Great video. Learned a lot of really interesting things I didn't know. Well put together with no needless time-wasting areas. Thanks, I'll be looking forward to future content

  • @AnSturbin
    @AnSturbin Před 4 měsíci +10

    This team was right under our noses last year. Just a few key tweaks

    • @Matanumi
      @Matanumi Před 10 dny

      And now look where they are holy shit

    • @Fallout3131
      @Fallout3131 Před 9 dny

      @@MatanumiI love you

  • @gregscott3479
    @gregscott3479 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Organizational Alignment. Owner hires Rutherford, Rutherford hires GM Allvin, Coach Tochett. Then they assemblie an Elite Coaching Staff. (Sedin Twins, A Foote, S Gonchar I Clarke) An overlooked element for continued success is control over the Coaching, Development and systems of their AHL Team This team is only an hour away and the Canucks control the development and systems their prospects learn

    • @TheBluelineHockey
      @TheBluelineHockey  Před 4 měsíci

      Abbotsford looking real good, already produced Hoglander and Juulsen. Bains, Raty, and Podz next.

  • @remimk
    @remimk Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'd love to see a video about Ian clark and a deep dive into Hugh Captain ability. remember his outburst at the leafs game when they lost their 3-0 lead? I wonder what that means for the team

  • @RobDucharme
    @RobDucharme Před 4 měsíci +4

    5:28 Hughes was in fact vocal. Just not to the media where it didn't matter...

  • @jamiereid7428
    @jamiereid7428 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great breakdown, looking forward to more from you.

  • @darranedmundson1505
    @darranedmundson1505 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Excellent analysis. Subscribed. Yes, do a video on the Canucks' goalie coach.

  • @daveeamerful
    @daveeamerful Před 4 měsíci +2

    Straight up amazing content from an educated, well-spoken, analysis of the Canucks. I am impressed.
    I subscribed

  • @barbiedueck2273
    @barbiedueck2273 Před 4 měsíci

    Love your videos! … it’s been a long time since I’ve really followed my team, the Canucks. You are helping me really “get into it” go Canucks goooooooo

  • @jimanderson6016
    @jimanderson6016 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video. Thank you

  • @dannorman866
    @dannorman866 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Well done video!

  • @leonardmccannon3136
    @leonardmccannon3136 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Tocchet deserves credit for the things coaches can control. Being a coach is like being a political leader. They accept far more credit than they deserve when things go well, and receive far more blame than they deserve when things go wrong - because there is so much entirely out of their control.
    There is nothing like losing to make the team fractured in the dressing , and nothing Ike winning to make a team happy as a group. The biggest differences are not about coaching although they certainly dont hurt.
    What has been the biggest differences?
    The Canucks have a healthy Demko to start the season and he is playing like a Vezina candidate.
    The Canucks management did a fine job shoring up the depth in their defence - that was widely understood to be their greatest weakness. They have added players making the third and fourth lines very sold and effective. AND Various players have significantly raised the level of play this year. It’s the perfect storm of things going right - the rarest of events in CanuckLand. If the team stays healthy under the solid coaching and staff in place, they should stay near the top of the standings.

    • @TheBluelineHockey
      @TheBluelineHockey  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I agree with your first paragraph, as for the biggest differences, yes Demko has been rock solid but the structural changes implemented by Tocchet have led to fewer high danger chances against. You can also see this in how well the backup goalie DeSmith has fared vs the backups last season.

  • @pifuskinz
    @pifuskinz Před 4 měsíci +2

    Love the video, one take i would say is if you have those hot mics or the recordings of the players saying that, it would add so much. (not sure if you get demonetized for adding them). Again fantastic video

  • @The-Dom
    @The-Dom Před 4 měsíci +3

    Damn i didnt know the coaching staff was stacked with HoFers like that.

    • @bananian
      @bananian Před 11 dny

      Yeah wtf, I didn't know the sedins were coaching! No wonder I could still see the sedins DNA in Canucks' game.

  • @eunsangjeon1737
    @eunsangjeon1737 Před 11 dny

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @TolegenX
    @TolegenX Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video

  • @my3ung
    @my3ung Před 4 měsíci +1

    One thing to consider with the 2022/23 GAA is that Demko was injured early, and we rotated two backup goalies as starters. This year, Demko has been playing great like he did in the bubble season, while DeSmith has also given us solid starts. Tocchet has definitely improved the team team structure for sure.

    • @Matanumi
      @Matanumi Před 10 dny +1

      Meanwhile demko is out again and slivos steps up and offers high caliber play. Nuts

    • @my3ung
      @my3ung Před 10 dny

      @@Matanumi Ian Clarke is the man behind the scenes

  • @bucketmcpretty9786
    @bucketmcpretty9786 Před 4 měsíci

    Well done video! Thanks!

  • @pia_adventures
    @pia_adventures Před 3 měsíci

    Brilliant video analysis! Been a fan since 1970…. You made me love the Canucks even more… the Whole New Organization! Thank you and keep up the great work!!!!

  • @LuPUNCHES
    @LuPUNCHES Před 4 měsíci +1

    Awesome vid

  • @mikem237
    @mikem237 Před 4 měsíci +2

    excellent Tocchet essay

  • @joeonthego8247
    @joeonthego8247 Před 4 měsíci

    A very strange situation for Tocchet to be put in when the previous coach situation was so public and handled poorly. It really looks different this year from previous and he has done a great job at developing chemistry by keeping certain linemates together. Thank you for putting a great video together, I hope Sportsnet media can take notice and make acknowledgement as well, they are ignoring such a great hockey team.

    • @TheBluelineHockey
      @TheBluelineHockey  Před 4 měsíci +1

      It is quite annoying to see the preferential treatment that the Leafs are getting, but that is why I am here, to fill the gap in Canucks coverage!

  • @popeyesailor9571
    @popeyesailor9571 Před 4 měsíci

    I saw hockey in 1972 with the Oakland Seals. I was already in a drum corps and we practiced a lot but not too much. my team folded so I root for canucks since they are west but not LA. My drum corps has won 21 world championships since 76 because the staff stays and treats the members like adults. Bobby knight took hoosiers basketball team to watch the local drum corps there practice. it takes dedication structure and preparedness to win. Tocchet has these values and I wish he would take the Nucks to go watch a local drum corps practice. all of them are good because of it.

  • @RyobiCEO
    @RyobiCEO Před 4 měsíci +1

    Phenominal video man

  • @Tibeerious
    @Tibeerious Před 4 měsíci +1

    Excellent analysis brother

  • @kevinfromttt
    @kevinfromttt Před 4 měsíci

    Great video !

  • @gabrielidusogie9189
    @gabrielidusogie9189 Před 4 měsíci

    What a breakdown of the X’s and O’s of not just the hockey but also the life lessons

  • @keithrobinson2941
    @keithrobinson2941 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Top fitness must have a big effect on the third period. It's got to confer an advantage over the opponent.

  • @austinchang5039
    @austinchang5039 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video. I think this may be our year.

    • @kleung9717
      @kleung9717 Před 4 měsíci

      we have a waited 50 years, dont we deserve it?

  • @stevocanuck
    @stevocanuck Před 4 měsíci +8

    jack adams is his to lose

  • @kassiekatze3097
    @kassiekatze3097 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I don’t think people hated Toc because of who he is as a person, player or coach. I think we (yes I was one of them) hated him because of how Bruce exited and he just happened to be the person to replace him. You can toss anyone else into the same situation and he wouldn’t have received a welcome that’s any warmer.

  • @vancitycanucks
    @vancitycanucks Před 4 měsíci +1

    I think either player could've been captain but I'm glad they are both working together.

  • @mikepfeiffer74
    @mikepfeiffer74 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much Rick for showing the team how to be proud of there talent and there team mates and the city they play for
    I think coach of the year is a no brainer

  • @lucasacchetti4519
    @lucasacchetti4519 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video!!!! Wonderful content!!!!

  • @randoir1863
    @randoir1863 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Damn fine breakdown!

  • @lazzereyes7466
    @lazzereyes7466 Před 4 měsíci

    Wicked deadly. Awesome video. Thank you buddy.

  • @wrrkzyt
    @wrrkzyt Před 4 měsíci

    Damn bro I thought you would have atleast 20k subs lol video is well put together💪🏼 earned a sub

  • @jasonjansen9831
    @jasonjansen9831 Před 4 měsíci +2

    This season I'm really enjoying watching all the clueless journalists, pundits, 'analysts' who hated on Tocchet and doubted this core. Now they can take a big massive L.

  • @northhaven2501
    @northhaven2501 Před 4 měsíci

    If he handles the team like he does the media, no wonder he getting results. Tocchet stays focused, and demands respect.

  • @user-dg1gy9cj9b
    @user-dg1gy9cj9b Před 4 měsíci

    That's a really good video.

  • @KreelHutchinson
    @KreelHutchinson Před 4 měsíci

    Good video 👍

  • @gilbertayala1069
    @gilbertayala1069 Před 4 měsíci

    Well said..

  • @bananian
    @bananian Před 11 dny

    Dang, now i feel compelled to inject some structure habit and discipline into my life.

  • @dawson8364
    @dawson8364 Před 4 měsíci

    Can't wait for the Ian Clark video.

  • @DUDE72341
    @DUDE72341 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Personally I think tochett as one of top 40 power forwards to ever play the game has a chip on his shoulder..never inducted into the Hall of fame..I believe the motivation at his age is to put the icing on the cake of his legacy!

  • @BigSleepyJoeCooking
    @BigSleepyJoeCooking Před 3 měsíci +1

    The thing about the nucks that makes me believe they will go far in the playoffs is that if they have a lead they can just shut it down

  • @nanaimoshoerepair
    @nanaimoshoerepair Před 4 měsíci

    Great video, you've hit it right on. i think the future is great for the Canucks World, it is very bright indeed

  • @kleung9717
    @kleung9717 Před 4 měsíci +1

    please bring us the cup, i remembered i was crying when we lost the game 7 to the bruins in 2011. please god help us

  • @danielupsdell2697
    @danielupsdell2697 Před 4 měsíci

    Tocchet is coaching the way he played
    that is why we are winning

  • @TolegenX
    @TolegenX Před 4 měsíci

    Kessel's whisperer is insane coach.

  • @szahmad2416
    @szahmad2416 Před 4 měsíci +1

    THIS is what needs to happen (and won’t) to the Leafs.

  • @AXXeYY
    @AXXeYY Před 4 měsíci

    this makes me happy!! lets goo!!

  • @strannick2212
    @strannick2212 Před 3 měsíci

    Tocchet's nose tells you everything you need to know about his coaching style

  • @arvinaujla48
    @arvinaujla48 Před 4 měsíci

    amazing vifeo

  • @thebigpicture2032
    @thebigpicture2032 Před 4 měsíci

    Would love to see a video on Ian Clarke

  • @TheBillaro
    @TheBillaro Před 4 měsíci

    i remember his first interview. he said "this situation is bs". i was wondering if that would blow up in his face. but he got them to buy in. high five bos s😊

  • @matthewlo7868
    @matthewlo7868 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Meet. Pressure. With. Pressure.

  • @staffan144
    @staffan144 Před 4 měsíci

    You are forgetting how changing GM to Patrik Alvin, and then all the moves he made, including changing the coach and several good trades, also helped to turn Vancouver around. Very quickly.

  • @Matanumi
    @Matanumi Před 10 dny +1

    This has already aged pretty damn well shit

  • @moncefelfadili2257
    @moncefelfadili2257 Před 10 dny +1

    I love him

  • @sroyal2469
    @sroyal2469 Před 4 měsíci

    As long as the ownership doesn’t meddle the Canucks will progress

  • @craigster123ful
    @craigster123ful Před 4 měsíci

    Can you get monetized when you're using all this footage? I need answers.

    • @TheBluelineHockey
      @TheBluelineHockey  Před 4 měsíci

      The short answer is yes. Longer answer is more complicated. You can get a claim from the original source holder, but before you create content you should review the CZcams Copyright Policy.

  • @mikaelhedqvist3876
    @mikaelhedqvist3876 Před 4 měsíci

    Next time Canucks borrow your Zambonidriver so Laff MAYBE can win😂😂😂

  • @MrMysteryman2011
    @MrMysteryman2011 Před 4 měsíci

    6:10 did muller absolutely dirty there.

  • @olmrgosh1128
    @olmrgosh1128 Před 4 měsíci

    One more point tomorrow will make it 70 points that means by February or mid march the Vancouver Canucks will clinch there spot in the 2024 Stanley cup playoffs

  • @pucz8215
    @pucz8215 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Tocchet is great but more needs to be said why tf Canucks kept green as long as they did

  • @MSmith-cp1tz
    @MSmith-cp1tz Před 4 měsíci

    It all started when Aquilini went to Jim Rutherford's home and asked for his help.

  • @daichikhatri9362
    @daichikhatri9362 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice hug by hoggie

  • @mikepfeiffer74
    @mikepfeiffer74 Před 4 měsíci

    nice call blueline its a total effert in coaching everyone from top to end of organization has to be one and the weird thing I beilieve is you still need a bit of puck luck to win it aaalLLLLL

    • @TheBluelineHockey
      @TheBluelineHockey  Před 3 měsíci

      True, Bieksa’s winner in 2011 against San Jose is the perfect example of puck luck!

  • @cb613
    @cb613 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nobody remembers the Rick tocchet Wayne betsky fiasco...

    • @TheBluelineHockey
      @TheBluelineHockey  Před 4 měsíci

      People remember, it was brought up when he was hired. But people don’t care, just look at how normalized gambling is now. Also, people deserve a second chance. Tocchet paid his debt to society.

    • @cb613
      @cb613 Před 4 měsíci

      @@TheBluelineHockey toccchet didn't repay anything clown.

    • @TheBluelineHockey
      @TheBluelineHockey  Před 3 měsíci

      He did 2 years of probation which counts as “paying your debt to society.” Before you go around and call people clowns, do your research.

    • @cb613
      @cb613 Před 3 měsíci

      @@TheBluelineHockey you're a clown

  • @cdnsilverdaddy
    @cdnsilverdaddy Před 4 měsíci

    It is about objectivity

  • @kfchickenbucket3080
    @kfchickenbucket3080 Před 4 měsíci

    ok but why does miller look like adolf hitler at 6:07 tho XD

  • @DUDE72341
    @DUDE72341 Před 4 měsíci

    Leadership is first, but players need to be coachable, you hope enough players buy in(drink the koolaid) then let them fire up, and motivate the rest of the player on the bench..success is contagious. It must be alot of fun on that team this year...

  • @coryjohn4057
    @coryjohn4057 Před 4 měsíci

    Jim. RUTHERFORD!

  • @averagejoe7133
    @averagejoe7133 Před 10 dny

    Tocchet has never had success before as a coach. The Canucks have 1 good season and now he's one of the best coaches on the planet?

  • @CashMacGregor
    @CashMacGregor Před 4 měsíci +1

    aqulini hired a head coach a couple of days before he hired rutherford and alvin. about the stupidist move i've ever seen in professional sports. of course they didn't want him. terrible coach.

  • @lannon4prez
    @lannon4prez Před 4 měsíci +1

    I feel like kuzmenko is gonna be a healthy scratch if he doesn’t play well tomorrow. He has looked absolutely terrible. I dunno if i’ve ever seen a guy look so tense and lost. I’d like to be wrong but i think he’s gonna get dealt if he doesn’t come around soon. For some reason, hoglanders name keeps coming up in trade rumors and i don’t see that happening. If it does, i’d be very disappointed unless the return is elite.

    • @jamiereid7428
      @jamiereid7428 Před 4 měsíci

      Absolutely. Kuzmenko was completely invisible for that whole rod trip. Only reason he might not get moved is that his value is probably fairly low, despite last years 39 goals.

    • @lannon4prez
      @lannon4prez Před 3 měsíci +1

      This aged well.

  • @1q3er5
    @1q3er5 Před 4 měsíci +2

    the thing i disagree with is our Def isn't that good - we still rely heavily on demko to make BiG saves.

  • @tokki2490
    @tokki2490 Před 4 měsíci

    i dont think it was the coach. its the fact that they have a healthy demko and went out and got some defensemen.

  • @timw4369
    @timw4369 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Tocchet didn't do that much. Coaches are basically cheerleaders and motivators. Yeah he may have instilled more defense but confidence is how players get better.

    • @mensrea1251
      @mensrea1251 Před 4 měsíci +1

      lol so the same players from last year just magically righted themselves and not just by a little but from last to first in the entire league? What are you on man. Instead of making up your mind beforehand just look at the evidence in front of your eyes. It’s super easy to tell you’ve never actually been a leader anywhere and have zero clue all the hundreds of things big and small it takes to create a winning organization.

  • @user-uu2ou7gr7z
    @user-uu2ou7gr7z Před 4 měsíci

    Great video. Learned a lot of really interesting things I didn't know. Well put together with no needless time-wasting areas. Thanks, I'll be looking forward to future content

  • @patrickbaklava7297
    @patrickbaklava7297 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video