Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet knows the Nashville Predators are looking for ways to shut down his star defenceman. He and his staff are doing the same to the Predators The work isn't easy, though.
Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet knows the Nashville Predators are looking for ways to shut down his star defenceman.The work isn't easy, though. Starting on Sunday, the first-round playoff series between the Canucks and Predators pits two favourites for this year's Norris Trophy — awarded to the NHL's top defenceman — against one another.Canucks captain Quinn Hughes finished the regular season with 92 points , first in the league among defencemen.
"I think has maybe been around a little bit longer and we maybe take him for granted a little bit throughout the league. To see it first-hand this year, I’m pretty fortunate to be on the bench and watch it. Best seat in the house.” Hughes, playing in his fifth full NHL season, hit a franchise high in points by a defenceman to break the record he set last year.
"We knew how he could run a power play off the start, how he could work the offensive zone blue line, but I think that’s got a lot better in terms of his shooting. You’ve seen how many goals he’s put up. Just defending harder, he’s more experienced, he’s getting a little stronger there, and doesn’t lose too many battles. He's a great skater, closes plays in a hurry."
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