Pettersson, Boeser, Hughes and DeSmith - Year End Media Availability 2023-2024

Hear from Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, Quinn Hughes and Casey DeSmith at the final media availability of the 2023-2024 season.
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[@kingbertron420]

I dont care what anyone says this season was a major win

[@billytessio6326]

Massive win. They got a hit of experiencing playoff hockey in Vancouver. They know what they gotta do going forward.

[@karlkarlsson9126]

They are a playoff team now, something they have been struggled with for the past 6+ years! And they also made it to the 2nd round, a huge success! Canucks last effort in the playoffs were utterly horrible, but they know got the experience for the next year.

[@hollowmantra]

These Vancouver Canucks just got a taste of the magic in the playoffs, they will the hungry and focused for next season 100%

[@drbeat-it1ub]

they played like crap and still did pretty well, too bad they didn't play like they did 2/3rds of the season

[@Joe-mz6dc]

@drbeat-it1ub Typical Vancouver hockey fan. i.e. someone who has probably never played the game but talks a lot online. Speaking as a Montrealer who moved here in the 90s I can tell you the Vancouver fans are the most frustrating to be around and listen to. In Montreal 95% of the people who watch hockey have played hockey. In Vancouver that figure is probably 15%. And it shows. Let me break this down for you. The NHL hockey season is a very long and brutal process. Sometimes you don't play well at certain times. Sometimes you do play well. That's just the way it is. Like Wayne Gretzky once said they were actually four different seasons. 1) preseason 2) regular season 3) playoffs 4) finals. You've got to play well as a team, generally speaking, in every single one of those segments. And by the way they didn't actually play that badly. They got to the second round and they went seven games against a very solid and stacked Oilers team. So give your head a shake and don't comment on the internet unless you know you're talking about. It's tiring.

[@drbeat-it1ub]

​@@Joe-mz6dc Let me break it down for you,: you know nothing. Only dummies assume. I played hockey for 12 years and you're just making up random stats out of your ass. Don't pretend you know anything unless you do. Rant some more about nonsense ty. Grow up and stop crying over youtube comments lol. It's tiring.

[@calc01]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@Joe-mz6dcnothing you say will convince anybody we played well 5-1 game 6 and for the first 50 minutes of game 7. Yes it was a good series and they did keep the oilers on their toes, but it doesn’t mean we were always playing well. Defense was awful outside of our goalie and we almost never have leads for over a minute. If silovs wasnt silovs we would have been swept no less. I get that youve played hockey, but it doesnt change how the canucks played. We CAN improve, that was the entire point of this interview

[@drbeat-it1ub]

@@Joe-mz6dc Typical guy making KZbin comments that are all assumptions. I actually played hockey for 12 years. The Canucks were slumping big time for the last quarter of the season in case you didn't notice. They had some moments but they were badly outplayed a lot; which they shouldn't have allowed to happen. So give your head a shake and don't make comments when you have no clue what you're talking about. It's tiring.

[@jeremyhughes6020]

This has the vibe of a funeral, you can tell how much these guys believed in themselves. This is gonna be a scary team to face next year.

[@tavali2097]

Hopefully this loss does not break their spirit/drive and they can use this to fuel an even better season next year. This season was a major win even with the loss and I hope they know just how much this season meant to the city and to the Nucks as a whole

[@unrivaledgator.3010]

Greatly stated my G’s 🤝. We all witnessed awesome energy and gained valuable experiences playing elite playoff hockey , to build off from and to go further next season!!! ❤

[@premiereent]

Oilers fan here. Sad to see Boeser couldn't play 7. The guy was a beast through the series and a serious thorn in our sides. Thanks for a wickedly amazing series Vancouver. 🔥

[@lagalags]

Oilers fan, appreciating the team you guys have. Solid, great group of guys, with good heads on their shoulders. What an amazing series to watch, regardless of the outcome. I cannot say enough how impressive Silovs was. What an amazing step up, and I’m very happy for him. To quote one of my buddies during G7 “if they lose, it’s not gonna be because of this guy”. Thanks for a great series, Canucks.

[@Sam-2468]

Trade you silovs for McDavid 😉. You have restored some of my respect for oilers fans. The majority are sore winners

[@brendenmccoll]

Awesome series, hope you guys take the cup home for Canada

[@nicky111]

Thank you and good luck! Go Oilers!

[@aaron-604]

thank u~Go Stars Go!🎉

[@Jrrobins99]

@@Sam-2468 im a canucks fan but i gotta say there are many other people who support the canucks that at this point i wouldnt call "fans" but like supporters who would also be very toxic to oilers fans if we won, its very unfortunate that the negative parts of the fanbases just so happen to be the loudest parts of them.

[@XxXNinjaFanXxX]

brock still has the best hair in the league

[@yeon723]

Boeser in another universe is Brad Pitt

[@fureyhiggins3289]

A young Robert Redford !

[@aaron-604]

silky smooth hair

[@kassiekatze3097]

THE FLOW

[@DebbieFlynn-yu1dk]

They did an awesome job. Thanks for a great season. Praying for you Brock 🙏

[@Phanyxx]

I admire Quinn's work ethic

[@danielwoods3375]

What work ethic?

[@sawyerlatta363]

@@danielwoods3375?

[@bedhawkey]

Petey will be back better in the next playoffs! Need to go through the experience first and then grow and get better.

[@kelseyjay3733]

Love quinn as our captain! Humble and a quiet leader

[@LarryNg-mx8qz]

he's quite a killer on the ice.. don't let that fool you... which is great

[@calvinlee2597]

Kinda reminds me of henrik i cant lie

[@timothyletwin5911]

Not sure what he was leading. He was a ghost in the last series.

[@Nickh4929]

He didn't score one goal and sounds like a mouse. Get off your knees, he got bullied by every team.

[@sawyerlatta363]

@@Nickh4929you got bullied by your dad buddy pipe down

[@greggthomas237]

Like to see Petey bulk up a bit this summer, can tell he hates talking to the media almost as much as Demko

[@sleevelessace]

looks like he wants to punch the guy asking the question every time he opens his mouth LOL

[@Nickh4929]

​@sleevelessace what a brat. You're getting paid nearly 100 million. Just suck it up and do the interview for christ sake. You can't play like sh*t and then act like this.

[@SharksSJ408]

I don’t think his frame is getting any bigger.

[@KGNMetal]

Quinn being a humble captain here. He definitely was dealing with something. Ribs would be my guess

[@supegdaking]

Lol it's called being played physical for first time in his life.

[@timothyletwin5911]

Poor baby.

[@kk-en8ns]

@@timothyletwin5911lmao wow like you’d do any better you cry baby

[@captrex7153]

It’s the playoffs pal, that’s just playoff hockey; everyone is injured.

[@BurnabyCorey]

​@@supegdakingyeah, Norris trophy winners never see physical play

[@derekcalvert8176]

Absolutely love these guys. Thank you so much for an awesome season. Super proud of you guys and pumped for next year

[@vrother9706]

Love these guys

[@KookNort]

Quinn is such a humble legend. Excited to see how his game further develops. (And Peterson’s too of course 🤞🏼)

[@alexforever2001]

Vancouver Canucks made us proud! Let's go for the Cup next year! 😄👍

[@trevortomah8508]

GO CANUCKS GO, recuperate, y'all get healthy, and y'all have an excellent summer.

[@Superbeard]

10:13 "you guys still goin??" 😂

[@flankatanka1927]

This team has some amazing skill and heart, I wish Brock and the rest of the boys a healthy recovery. This series was amazing to watch and I hope we Oilers fans can cheer and support our club as well as this city got behind theirs.

[@sacredalien8011]

I like the answers they gave but they probably should have waited a couple weeks for this.. these guys are shell shocked and haven’t had the time to think about it. I think we all knew Petey was injured or something was at least bothering him, and the timeline adds up. Boeser is turning into a real leader on this team. Really proud of this group this year

[@RhondaHill-mi7cw]

Such a wonderful season the team gave us full of thrills and chills. Thank you for playing so hard and giving us such great entertainment and for allowing us to cheer you on. You did a great job in the playoffs and have absolutely nothing to hang your heads or be sad about. I am so looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us next season. I hope you all look after yourselves and the injuries that need the time to heal. Hockey is truly a warrior's game and the whole team are warriors. I respect you and appreciate your talent, skills, and love of the game. Thank you.

[@Justin-pr6bf]

We can get a cup with these boys

[@ClassicalSquaresoft]

True but the best group you guys had was with Roberto Luongo only because they made it the very end.

[@Justin-pr6bf]

@@ClassicalSquaresoft I mean 1994, 1982 both teams went to the Stanley cup finals. Unfortunately Vancouver never got it

[@ClassicalSquaresoft]

@@Justin-pr6bf good point

[@Keith-shit75]

Vancouver lost to the NY Oilers in 94

[@BKB2121]

Great season boys🫡

[@joznetg2820]

Brock Boeser is really channeling his inner Brad Pitt

[@Reserve777]

We're super lucky to have these guys as Canucks

[@casketbrain7697]

90+ Point Season For Quinn Who Would Of Thought That When The Season Started and Brock 40 Goals Both Had Career Seasons

[@rubberduckie5518]

Disappointing outcome, but not a disappointing season. This season was a huge step forward. Thanks guys for a wonderful year!

[@luckluc8627]

Great season, great players eff the haters. Boeser gonna bounce back easy

[@davidb.cooper3296]

Quinn needs to put on some muscle mass if he's going to be taking the physical beatings that he did in these playoffs

[@1am2strong4you]

ty for a season, boys 💪

[@JYBplays]

Well fellas you guys made a season ticket holder out of me. Cant wait for next year. Go Canucks go

[@mkultra5752]

Bandwagon hopper much

[@JYBplays]

@@mkultra5752 lol as I live in Kelowna… and been a Canucks fan for years..😂😂

[@joeynova9896]

Man Brock looks pissed!

[@elvicare35]

Brock was playing with a broken finger, which happened in practice before game 3 against Nashville, and he then went out and scored a hattrick, including the game-tying goal with 6.2 seconds left in game 4!!!!!

[@pukhrajmrar1225]

Love my boys they played great this year.

[@bshoulder]

The core of this team will continue to improve, and these are stand up guys who you can really root for. This off season will be huge - I think the players now know what it will take physically and mentally to make a long run in the playoffs. As long as Allvin can continue to give the team the proper pieces, I am optimistic for the future!

[@steakovercake3986]

so excited for next SEASON !!

[@jeniasmackay7931]

LOOKING GOOD IN THEM CHAIRS!

[@steakovercake3986]

The sadness from Boeser jumpes the screen and smacked me

[@tylerfrohlich339]

They've all become so stoic and professional

[@Canuckschatter]

Excited to see what they bring in the next few years.

[@aaron-604]

thank u CDS~thx for ur service🤝🏻🤝🏻🤝🏻

[@alfernken]

Brock really is Buzz Lightyear

[@scottmacneil196]

Vancouver Canuck Warriors 😎

[@mpress469]

🏒 Go Canucks!! 🏒

[@scottmacneil196]

These Canucks are Grrr8!!!

[@user-nu9ys7bn3v]

This is my favourite boy band 😂

[@petereriksson7166]

Edmonton had more speed so what Vancouver need to to is train strength and endurance.

[@joeynova9896]

didn't you listen to them? They were injured!

[@unrivaledgator.3010]

Vancity needs to lock 🔒 in and secure big Z . He is a valuable asset and part of the squad

[@sibbyeskie]

Something doesn't fully add up about Petey being injured in January. I wondered if he had something going on by Feb, but maybe he wasn't fully up front about it. Because it's a contract year and he's a competitive guy, you could see that happening. The team for sure would have shut him down if they thought it was as significant as it seems to have been. I'd like to see him work on his puck protection. He has good size and reach. You see guys like Draisaitl and even Tkachuk who can keep the puck away just coasting and using their positioning. That and to get lower into a more stable skating stance. Point being, injuries are going to happen but you should have a foundation to work from that doesn't totally neutralize your strengths if slightly off. Which for Petey his strength is his hockey IQ, so he should be able to find a way to maintain that when and if he loses a step.

[@teebo5298]

Not sure but i do rmb the Nashville game when we score to win he didn't jump over the boards but when thru the door . His shot was off as skating . At the end of the day it was his real true playoff . He may not be as rough as the Canadian boys but I've never seen him as a quitter . It took Datsyuk a few years to become the beast he was . I have faith Petey will come into his own and maybe top all the swede greats that wore this jersey

[@LondonBambury-0ch]

well get em soon boy

[@tallesttreeintheforest]

sometimes we forget, its just hockey.. it is important, but its also not important. vancouver is a unique franchise where it has talk radio dissect everything, with whiny radio hosts picking apart everything. Unknowingly creating scapegoats and heroes of any given week. god bless.

[@danwinfield6862]

Lmao have you heard sports radio in other cities? That is not unique to Vancouver. Then not being talked about when you play in non hockey markets is probably less normal than being scrutinized.

[@tallesttreeintheforest]

@@danwinfield6862 in florida they can not pronounce "Vezina", in dallas they are cheerleading not actually covering their team. and both those teams are still in the mix. i do think having playing in a ignorant market is a positive.

[@user-xr7oi1zc3v]

True that

[@lucdo1278]

I think the Canucks will be beast next year. Hope they take care of their bodies and understand the importance of it. Our team is still young, got a taste of that second round playoff intensity, emotional maturity, can’t wait for next year.

[@user-jb1un9dw2y]

Doesn't make sense that the Canucks didn't just rest Petey if they knew he was injured. Why wouldn't they just rest him for 3 weeks or however long it takes? His knee was hurt in January, heal it! They were making playoffs either way. Disappointed to hear that. With that said great season overall guys! Lookout, they're going to be better next year!

[@HaydenYoshi]

LFG

[@Herrlorddonkoenigczar]

*The regular season is too long - something I’ve always loathed about the NHL format.* How can a team be expected to have a great start and then ramp it up for the last months into the playoffs? - Seems unsustainable and impossible to stay healthy

[@canuck81]

Agreed. They should be handing the cup out about now.

[@tallyjohal]

NHL playoffs are a war of attrition.

[@JustaRyanguydoingRyanthings.]

This absolutely disrespectful.... wtf... wow. Is this something that the "nhl" is okay with.... Talking about losing is not okay. From my point of view What is the point of this press conference??????

[@user-dh4rq7bo3b]

Thanks for a great season boys 🫡

[@user-ef3dc8om1k]

hope you get better brocko

[@yeon723]

I know players in the playoffs aren't at full strength, but damn we were effected the most with petey, demko, and boeser.

[@85eamonnowens]

Love Quinn. He's done a great job being put in that position. I think Milzy might be a good option for next year. Go Nucks. Proud you guys

[@jerichobeach2967]

Petey threw a nice offensive zone hit in game 7 on bouchard i think. Whoever it was he went down i just 😮 cuz im like cool peteys awake tonight it was unexpected seeing him hit like that

[@thewanderer8643]

Before I even click this to play and watch. I cant wait for the same questions that they were asked last wk AND cmon whoever asks Boeser the first Q...ask him how he is doing health wise before some hockey question.....ok lets go listen

[@chauncemce8358]

They need to be focused and hungry for next season and playoffs. Taking it to the next level for playing and not drawing penalties in the playoffs. The guys learned more this post season on what the team needs to improve in. Then next year be ready to go! It’ll be a challenge but it always is! Be ready to go guys! Train hard and be ready for next year 2025!

[@NoLifeJustGame]

Damn they look exhausted

[@hookstreet.]

Pettersson needs to bulk up this off season and be above 200lbs.

[@petereriksson7166]

Joeynova. I was not alowed to answer you by youtube so I have to do it like this. I wrote abot the team not only 2 players.

[@edwinsparda7622]

Keep Zadorov amd start Silovs next season!

[@abbymix0322]

silovs ftw!

[@Revi0us]

He's great but start him over your vezina nominee? Nah lol

[@mkultra5752]

Stupid

[@mkultra5752]

Unintelligent

[@JustaRyanguydoingRyanthings.]

This press conference is atrocious. Is there a real hockey fan that can "not" offend the opposition

[@robertaheardbobby]

Next year I think you could do it.

[@jeremyrhansen6637]

What is the 3rd sting goalie doing up there?!?! 😂

[@parkerthrelkeld8042]

Why would they not sit Pettersson if he had a knee injury since January? He could have been rested for the playoffs! How stupid is that?!

[@19Jharris]

Ya hope guys realize what they have and take a bit of pay cut for guys to sign like they did in 2011

[@tylermcauliffe1065]

One of these things is not like the other

[@harleyadams4551]

I knew P was hurt, he should have taken the time off to mend himself for the playoffs. Lesson learned.

[@inyourdreams3739]

It’s a shame with Peteys knee they didn’t pull a Mark Stone and grab someone at the trade deadline that could have helped their playoff run

[@JohnRedCorn79]

They got lindholm, not sure what else was out there.

[@dwaynecroy8117]

As much as I love Quinn he is not big enough for playoff hockey. It’s time he rethought his strategy. I remember Gretzky getting absolutely destroyed trying to bring the puck across the blue line towards the net. What he did after that was gain the blue line stop and pass the puck to whoever was open. Getting double teamed is a harsh reality. Quinn is a smart hockey player time to figure out something new or gain some weight to fit in

[@wuhaninstituteofvirology]

(desmith is gone - why even hang around for a press conference ?

[@oliver-ci2ke]

not a bad year

[@aeroluckyagent3833]

I always wondered why hockey players (not just canucks) start answering a question with "Yeah I mean"?

[@KJBrazy604]

Because they have to answer the same questions every interview. So saying “yeah, I mean” iterates they are elaborating on something they’ve already said.

[@aeroluckyagent3833]

@@KJBrazy604 But it's really not the same questions every interview. Also, some players don't get interviewed every game.

[@KJBrazy604]

@@aeroluckyagent3833 they are the same questions. Just worded different.

[@kassiekatze3097]

Yeah I mean that’s prob what they were told during their PR training

[@brandonsitch6264]

⛳️

[@JustaRyanguydoingRyanthings.]

Whats your take away from this season???.

[@clarencetams1157]

Betterson needs to go and do some PRP treatments in his knees.And he'll be at a percent cup season opener

[@JustaRyanguydoingRyanthings.]

Who is asking thes questions????

[@JustaRyanguydoingRyanthings.]

Just curious

[@JustaRyanguydoingRyanthings.]

I think the reporter on this progam had money bet in this series....

[@tripleg1686]

Looks like Pettersson needs to put on some weight and muscle

[@v3ra604]

My boys look so sad

[@timothyletwin5911]

How come Quinn always looks like his dog just died?

[@LightWorkRev2-9]

Why wouldnt you rest Petterssen and let his knee heal for the playoffs ? make it make sense.

[@kenniewesley6183]

The Canucks need tough guys to protect there's players here because they need the protection on the ice i don't think they can do it them selves so let's get some tough guy to protect them next year.

[@kenniewesley6183]

The Canucks really need to get tough guys to protect these guy because these getting hit all the time. So they need the protection on the ice because they can't protect them selves on the ice need to protect them like what guys did back when bure was playing for the canucks.

[@JustaRyanguydoingRyanthings.]

How are going to ask better questions?

[@iml1945]

Not interested in hearing from Petey, right now.. Just have a healing summer and comeback a better player (and turn your hat around)!

[@bakikountwa2192]

That sounded like a break up. Lol

[@user-ef3dc8om1k]

and petey

[@ThisWholeWorld100]

Reflect, conversation, sustain,takeaways...so much controlled speaking points.

[@elieugene100]

Petey makes me laugh

[@mattsaunders7207]

Holy fck. Do they ever stop talking about hockey? The players must be so sick of always sitting on front of these cameras ... let them go play golf and enjoy the summer

[@Pashhhh456a]

The fellas need to hop on TRT for next season. We are too soft for playoffs.

[@battistimo]

Quinn needs to work on his clapper. He has none.

[@nhlgoalhornsandsoccersongs7942]

He does have a clapper, only thing is that for the style of game he plays the clapper is mostly useless when u playing that fast and your only option is a quick wrister