This Shouldn’t Be Happening

[@MrC37]

Finally Quinn Hughes is getting some respect

[@hockeypsychology]

I’m in the thick of Toronto hockey media….east coast bias is real.

[@hugosirett1598]

who?

[@123hockey9]

@@hugosirett1598🤓

[@MLEDITS9]

@@hugosirett1598 The best defencman in in the league so far

[@mattwarbuckle]

Luke is looking pretty good early on, but he's always going over to the Tashi Station to pick up some power converters.

[@LEV1ATHYN]

Hughes is absolutely magic right now. The guy does everything. Defends with his skating, controls the pace of play, and is a surgeon at moving that puck around. Gotta be top-3 D league-wide so far this season.

[@wasifsarker4312]

Bro that first goal was all Quinn’s fault. He’s defence had gotten better but still a long way to go

[@matthewjudge3763]

​@wasifsarker4312 Bro, pretty sure that was the second 5v5 goal against he'd allowed so far this year.

[@LEV1ATHYN]

@@wasifsarker4312 Absurd comment man. "He has a long way to go"... He wasn't on the ice for an opposition goal through 7 games to start the year. How far does he "have to go" based on your highlight package assessment methods?

[@sttrsp9700]

@@wasifsarker4312 you clearly don't watch him play

[@illwillsquared]

toronto will enjoy his skill by next year ;)

[@ThisIsSparta300]

Leafs fan living on Vancouver island, I love this shit. Looks good. I still hit some nucks games, used to live in Calgary and I had season tickets. Truth is I just love hockey, and seeing the vans have something to cheer for after the last few years has me happy for em.

[@RobHFirstReflect]

The Canucks goaltending tandem has been an important component, too. Demko was basically hurt the entire year last season. He might not look crazy flashy every game this year, but that's because his positioning and anticipation has been very, very good. It undoubtedly helps the confidence of the players in front of him. And DeSmith has been a major upgrade over Martin and Delia. They don't have to work Demko into the ground just to have the slightest hope. And again, the players in front can play with some confidence that either of their goalies can backstop them if the other team breaks through. Like, seriously, what might Edmonton be like if they had Demko and DeSmith instead?

[@trevortamboline279]

Oh man... I've said the same thing to friends! The Oilers with Demko would be frightening... but luckily he's ours. 😉

[@SilverThePeacemaker]

The Oilers need to build a solid D first, or no goaltender will change their outcome.

[@ironseguin9838]

It wouldnt matter who is in the Oilers' net with them playing less than zero defence. They could have Dominik Hasek in net for them and he would still put up shaky stats simply because they provide zero help. They allow more high danger chances than they can count and have taken a meh defensive system and somehow made it worse for themselves. Their goalies may let in the odd goal here and there but the majority of goals are piss poor defence. This sounds wild coming from me as a Canuck fan because our defence has been ass under Benning's entire tenure, it was pretty meh under Green, it had a bright spot under Boudreau and Brad Shaw but Shaw left to be with Torts and Bruce was fired and now Tocchet is here. He has the team playing a much more committed style of defence and its making less work for Demko and De Smith. In the 11 games this year, Vancouver has allowed more than 30 shots only 5 times as far as I am aware. Normally theyd be allowing 30-40 shots a night and some pretty grossly dangerous ones to boot.

[@modernwarfaremaniac12]

Toch is one of those old school coach’s who knows how to communicate with the new Gen of players

[@wadetorgerson1277]

Search some of his fights dude was an animal 💀

[@westssportscards]

He really turned Vancouver from a laughing stock to a whole damn wagon.

[@lessthanthreemetal]

Subbing out Horvat for Hronek has done wonders for this team. Their defensive core top to bottom is far superior to anything they've had in close to a decade now.

[@ShaunsCollectibles]

Quinn Hughes is easily the best defenceman the Canucks have ever had in my lifetime- I’m 46 years old and been a Canucks fan my whole entire life. It’s only a matter of time before he wins a Norris!

[@mattpratt2807]

Edler was amazing, but Quinn is definitely something special. glad to have him.

[@yoshpeters3079]

@@mattpratt2807can’t believe in that draft I wanted Evan Bouchard. Now he’s going to win the Norris. He is one goal away from having the same points as petterson the league leader that’s insane as a d man.

[@donutsimpson6770]

The thing I appreciate the most about your content is how you breakdown plays. Even as someone who has watched hockey for years, it's hard to know what I am watching sometimes so when I see your slow motion breakdowns of plays I learn more from one of your videos then I have in watching hundreds of hockey games.

[@chrisfriesen5538]

Honestly, as a Canucks fan. This feels different, we might have a team here

[@bogrot69]

If I had a nickel for every time I told myself that from the mid 70s to the early 2000s 🤣

[@middleearthtroll6183]

Don't kid yourself, also as a Canucks fan, this is all smoke and mirrors

[@tomgar9779]

Maybe not a real contender this year, but definitely good enough to make the playoffs and show Petey the team is good enough to at least give themselves a shot. Which is the most important part if we don't want to lose the guy. The Canucks have the most important positions filled; # 1D, # 1C, and a very good Starter who's shown good work in the playoffs. I think to be a real SC contender they'll need to have some hits from the draft, so they can get good value on ELCs, especially with that OEL buyout taking up 4.7mil in cap in 25/26 and 26/27. As well as continue to find good cheap depth players to replace the ones who price themselves out. Get to the playoffs and you never know though.

[@Mehole29]

@@tomgar9779there bottom 6 has been awful, crazy shooting percentage and poor corsi play might see them regress, not terrible but bubble team

[@SecretAgentMan.]

@@middleearthtroll6183with “fans” like you, who needs enemies?🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gambiit08]

as a flames fan from calgary who lived in bc for 8 yrs before moving down to utah, I'm super excited for the nucks. love watching them. certainly more exciting and interesting than the flames lol

[@haysbrickell9579]

Vancouver has the 3 main ingredients needed (at a minimum) to be a serious playoff contender: a solid if not spectacular goaltender, a stellar no. 1 center, and a monster on the blue line. It looks as though Vancouver may very well be a force with whom to reckon this season.

[@ak21710]

The Canucks have a superstar in each position right now. Pettersson, Hughes, and Demko, this is the foundation of every dynasty throughout history, a superstar in each position of the ice. This is something none of the other Canadian teams currently have, and this is really good because these players are still young and just entering their prime. This team has the potential to not only win a Stanley Cup in the near future, but also create a dynasty, the pressure is on the GM to make sure they’re ready for playoffs.

[@halfcabmelanchol]

Pump them breaks buddy. Need to make the playoffs and win a few rounds first before we talk dynasty.

[@ak21710]

@@halfcabmelanchol I didn’t say we’re for sure going to have a dynasty, I said we have the foundations for a Dynasty. A superstar goalie, defensemen, and centre-men, along with a lot of really good wingers.

[@ak21710]

@@halfcabmelancholFor example, TBL. They had Kucherov, Hedman, Vasilevsky. The closest thing to a dynasty in this era. Then there’s the Penguins. Back to Back Stanley Cups. Crosby Letang Fleury. Three top tier players for their positions at that time.

[@ak21710]

@@halfcabmelancholVery few teams actually have the foundations for a dynasty right now. The Dallas Stars with Robertson Heiskenen Jake Oettenger is the closest example. You could also say Panarin Fox Shesterkin but that’s a much older aged trio than what the Canucks have. As a Canucks fan im excited because of the young age of this trio. Demko, 27yo, Hughes 24yo, Pettersson 24yo. These players are just entering their prime years. It really does have the foundations for a dynasty when you think about it.

[@AliAkbar-gq6ed]

I’ll always like the canukleheads because they are the sister team of my beloved Buffalo Stabbers but I have to say I’m a little jealous. Hopefully one day we can get a Vancouver/ Buffalo Stanley cup and Bettman can shove it

[@CME-4575]

Buffalo is looking good too, too bad the east is too stacked

[@AA_Canuck]

Buffalo is my second favourite team and I’d like to see both them and Vancouver make the playoffs

[@Lodestar77W]

Absolutely love the content you're putting out. Your hockey analysis videos I think are some of the best right now. They're super informative and cut straight to the chase in a very objective manner whereas I feel like similar hockey analysis videos can become a little too bias or informal. Keep it up!

[@nickfoster9350]

Vancouver is playing great hockey, so far. Yes, it's early in the season, but early indications, in my opinion, paint a competitive season for them. My fingers are crossed that this great early start continues. I would love to see Vancouver finally win a Stanley Cup.

[@NewMatildaDotCom]

I don’t know if you’re trained in media… but you do some really good quality work.

[@haysbrickell9579]

Now this is interesting. Tocchet is the all-time leader in Gordie Howe hat tricks at 18. Also he was on the Pittsburg cup winning team on 1992. That really provides a solid basis for his coaching.

[@skyborne80]

Tocchet was a beast! Ironically, Mr. Hockey himself only ever had two Gordie Howe hat tricks!.

[@BaronBoar]

They have the skill and the key pieces, and now they have a coach that is focusing them better, that's why they are getting the results. I have definitely enjoyed their current play style this far. A lot of effort through all periods, in most of the games. They are entering the zone a lot better this season. I don't really like that dump and chase tactic that they were using for a long time, they don't have the size for that kind of game, but they have the skill and speed to carry it in. And Toch's focus on endurance and physical conditioning is great to see, as I said you can see that in their play.

[@jmfp21jp]

Dude that ending gave me chills

[@kdiggity1]

Sick video man! Please keep it up. And let's go Canucks!!!!!!!

[@Zarfybear]

Every year i was happy with the additions like Boeser Pete, Miller ,Hughes etc... but not until this season i feel happy watching the team with out missing the skill of Hank and Dank

[@MorbidMorgan]

Quinn Hughes is one of my favorite players

[@tylergirbav2054]

The obvious reason.. the black skate jersey

[@johncastro2148]

Lol

[@SecretAgentMan.]

100%

[@maxsmarvelousmarbles3064]

watching this after last night was nice

[@beauwallbridge5490]

And even better after last night.

[@maxsmarvelousmarbles3064]

@@beauwallbridge5490 well said my friend

[@LocalNomadd]

The Canucks handled Edmonton nicely let’s see how they deal with 3-4 games each against Vegas and LA. Beating up on the Preds and Blues doesn’t mean much

[@the1andonly759]

2:35 is just 🤮🤮🤮

[@zico81]

I think Tocchet deserves a lot of credit for this start of the season

[@McSendersonMedia]

I'm a British Canucks fan and have been since before the 2011 Stanely Cup, it's so good to see them playing some good hockey for once. Demko is really holding things up at the back, his size and positioning is insane. His performance against Nashville was epic. I don't truly believe but goddamn I'm stoked to watch this season!!

[@thefrayedends]

Haven't followed hocky in 20 years, and I'm not even following it now, but your videos made their way into my feed and I've really been enjoying them. For all I know you could be the worst analyst in existence, but I get to live in blissful ignorance and just enjoy your rapid fire delivery of dense information. Keep it up bud.

[@CalloftheWildOfficial]

Great job on the video, really enjoyed it.

[@b.c.2281]

Even though I'm a BC guy, the Canucks have always been my "other team". I've seen something really different from the past this year, even compared to them at their best. The team has always had this habit of falling apart in the third period, giving up leads, basically if they weren't solidly ahead after two periods I'd expect them to lose, but I'm not seeing that. They're finishing games strong, and it actually feels like there's some fight in them when they're behind. I hope they keep this up and at least make the playoffs.

[@bruce4139]

Highly respect the coach and I hope he keeps these rules in the end of season and playoffs even if they're losing

[@danieltrickettdrums]

Love the talk! I didn’t like the way RT came in and you’re right, he had to climb a mountain to win everyone over. We’re only 1/8 into the season but if they keep their composure and especially keep working on the strength they’re showing defensively they will be dangerous this season. I don’t want to see this fall off the rails. Best start they’ve had since the Covid lock out. I’m excited.

[@gc1789]

Great vid, great content as always. Glad that the Canucks are getting some love. Do you think a similar analysis vid is worth making for the Habs, would love to learn about your thoughts on them ? They definitively performing better than everybody expected, even Habs fans are surprised.

[@vgor7868]

As a non-Vancouver fan, can I just say how sick those black jerseys and the logo are! Gives me flashbacks to Bure and Mogilny flying up and down the ice!

[@papwithanhatchet902]

As of today, they are 9-2-1, their best start in franchise history. Having the number in points, the number one defenceman and five of the top twenty-five point scorers on the team is helping. Making Hughes captain was genius and has helped his game immensely; he’s become a more confident and responsible player because of it. My usual complaint was that he could be a liability to the team but I have to say, I haven’t seen that at all from him so far this year. A lot can be said positively of their coaching staff, too.

[@calebpearson3480]

Thank you. Quinn Hughes needs respect. Him, Fox and Makar are going to be the leagues top 3 D for a long time.

[@leechap3]

I said last year that the team had the necessary elements of a contender, a top goalie, a first rate d-man and an elite centre, they needed to upgrade the right side d and the pk and implement some structure around them and they'd be in the hunt. Looks like it all happened.

[@milanek1527]

Wait, I thought Toronto had that for 5 straight years?

[@troysims2753]

1 more top 4 RD man and we are set

[@dolandarkxgrandayy6953]

They got tired of being clowned on and decided to put things together.

[@zackriederer4243]

Hughes bros killing it so far this season 🇺🇸

[@tomblade]

I'm really happy for Canucks fans! This team looks very promising!

[@kennethgriffin7921]

i live in ottawa and know people inside the league that have stated numerous times that a canadian team will never compete for a title again because its not financially viable to the leagues success. those same people said the 2015 blue jays were stopped by umpires after taking orders from the commissioner. its been going on since the flames no goal that cost them a cup. its just not good for the league. the raptors won the title by accident with kawhi leonard joining due to 2 major injuries to the warriors and there was such little faith in them ever competing again that kawhi left for the clippers after winning finals mvp. for the oilers, leafs or canucks to ever win they would need their opponents to lose their top goalie and playmaker basically. i'm not holding my breath

[@MCowie]

Just wait until you see the score of the game against the Sharks.

[@TrevorSchulz666]

Hopefully this is the beginning of a good season. This Canucks fan has been crying for a while don’t ask how long cause I have forgotten.

[@liamcoulter9627]

Idk if anyone else is also an NBA fan, but this channel gives me huge JimmyHighroller vibes, which is a huge compliment. All he needs is to start making lots of graphs and use more statistics lol

[@xboxrules8472]

gary buttman decides who gets to win the Stanley Cup and who gets to win the draft

[@Relbl]

It's like every one forgot the Canucks closed out last season something like 12-1... once they cleared out the distractions and nonsense what's left is a solid young team that the right coach can mold into a contender for years

[@JackCallSports]

Hope you can make some Islander videos! They’ve been a decent surprise so far

[@deanmalkewich2366]

People forget the Canucks finished the season 14-5-2 last season. They still missed the playoffs by 12 points.

[@Fisherkingnigel]

No Demko? Geez he's been keeping us alive at times. Still good vid about them. GO NUCKS!

[@MrCryptler69]

The reason why Petterson, Hughes, Boeser & Miller are high on the NHL list on points, goals & assists is because they have had high goal output numbers on really bad teams. 10 goals in San Jose & 8 in Edmonton. Thats 18 goals in just 2 games & not to mention the other 8 games played with goals, minus Philly of course.

[@donmackie6086]

This version of the Canucks is a playoff calibre team. If they can stay healthy and don't lose the current narrative of tenacity and accountability, they'll make the PS and might win a round or two. But getting to the Finals involves beating both LA and Vegas and that will be a big challenge. For now, it's probably best to enjoy the moment and hope they can sustain the intensity. But they showed excellent discipline and adherence to the system in their chess match with the wiley Stars, and came away with a 2-0 victory on the shoulders of Mount Demko. Fingers crossed.

[@GlizzyRedDot]

Every dynasty in NHL history had a elite goalie, an elite dman and a elite Centre iceman.

[@richardvargo2740]

On paper, I don't think the team has changed anything differently than previous seasons, but the players seem to have gotten better. Are they simply maturing, or is the coaching better who knows. Maybe the Sedins are having more of an influence on player development than first thought.

[@jazzzzzzzzzy]

The 3-foot-high sauce at 1:03 from petey was absolute filth

[@RUSH240]

This should happen

[@kevinbrown7326]

Because Tochett suits up for practice and pushes them beyond what avg coach will do ....

[@jimwu8532]

Tbh, the Canucks were a tire fire situation in 22-23, even after Boudreau left. Trading for Hronek I was thinking was wrong and wanted them to tank hard for Bedard! But if close to half the game the opponent barely scores (Hughes/Hronek), Vancouver top two lines looking like a genuine 1-2 across the league, Demko not playing hurt and getting decent rest thus far? At least in regular season, looks to be promising!

[@sanaon7453]

I'm keeping my expectations of this 23-24 Canucks team neutral. They're off to a good start but I wanna see how well they do as the season progresses.

[@MSmith-cp1tz]

2:35 he totally juked that guy out of his jockstrap

[@haysbrickell9579]

A lot of credit has to go to Tocchet. It also helps Vancouver that their Alberta neighbors are badly floundering.

[@jakemenu1148]

Hughes has always been a great 3 way player.. most people were just blind by the rest of the canucks def to see it

[@MandatoryFruit]

I really just want a Canadian team to win the Cup. Idc which one it is. But the Canucks potentially being ones to do that was not something I ever even fathomed being a possibility.

[@haysbrickell9579]

I'm a hard core fan of Vegas and have a clear bias towards the U.S. teams However, I basically cut my hockey teeth on that great Montreal cup team of 1973. Ever since then I've always been a Habs fan. I don't particularly like Edmonton and Toronto because I think some of their players (now who could they be?) are overpaid and way overhyped. It would be fine with me if Vancouver won the cup and end what would be a 31 year cup drought for Canada.

[@nameless_no_name]

As of Nov 4, top point achievers: Jack Hughes 20 Elias Pettersson 19 Jesper Bratt 18 *Quinn Hughes 16* ahead of Patrnac, Draisaitl, Matthews

[@thestifmyster1]

As a Red Wings fan, Im still mad we didn’t pick Hughes

[@quelchx]

Good to see Canucks finally coming out of the woods but it's a bit too early for me to get excited

[@jackocerkez5616]

This year A Canadian team will win the Stanley cup 100% no matter what are the odds Remember this comment.

[@davideaston6944]

3 W's later... and accentuate EVERYTHING said here: Pettersson is now LEADING the league in scoring; Hughes us JUST BEHIND HIM, for OVERALL, let alone D-men; Miller not far off the pace; Hronek at a PT/GM pace, and NOT on PP1 even! And on and on... Look for an update to this already crazy (to think at the start of the season) video soon!

[@mr_snac]

I’m from the future. Nucks can definitely make a deep run

[@Fraustyy]

What are these Hughes brothers on?!?! They're all so good lol

[@bbb462cid]

I'm just happy with the old clown suits coming back!

[@anakinsolo719]

I want to be measured. I want to take a step back, think "they've done this before and then just collapse". But dammit it's so hard not to get excited when the Canucks are doing well!

[@joedog3865]

So proud of this team keep going and I'm a bhawks fan I love to see you guys beat down edmonton thank you show them mcdavid is not as good as they say you guys help prove that respect!

[@finndeighton4569]

Yes I said this on your last video how good they are doing and you made a video about it lol😂

[@RyanSmith-bu5np]

waiting for an La kings breakdown to their start of the season as being the best 5 on 5 team with depth

[@johnburns9634]

It didn’t hurt that the Canucks were 2-0 to start the season against the 1000-1 Cup Oilers to start the season.

[@silentnyrf3161]

I honestly predicted the canucks to finish 2nd in the Pacific- but I had Seattle at #1

[@bryancook1235]

Is it just me or does every single one of those guy's eyes look like they are absolutely locked in.

[@adrianrosario4196]

I want the Canucks to perform well and win the Stanley Cup. But as a true Canuck Fan, sadly I am used to disappointment. Not even making the playoffs would not surprise any true Canuck Fan at this point. Lets see how this season goes.

[@thomaslane9138]

The canucks are going all the way this year

[@zakk3153]

I am shocked that Hronek and Hughes are defending so well. It must be defense by offense becuase they are both under sized.

[@gothaminsanity]

Hey, you forgot your own opening sequence 😢

[@PapaFred25]

The Hughes Legacy 🔥

[@KickAssets]

I dont know how to say this nicely..but most people aren't bright...sheep and just follow the crowd. If you sat down...looked at the canucks roster, you'd realize it's a good team...but just like any good team...people have to play par or better and last year most players played like shit. It's like Edmonton now...they have a good team and are playing horrible, but they can turn it around. There are teams I have less confidence in..to win games, but it doesn't mean they can't. The SC is a different beast though...a team and most of the players on it have to come in to some magical zone to pull off that stretch of 16 wins....making it one of the hardest things to win in sports.

[@rickbick2206]

To your point of needing a franchise centre to be relevant. I think Boston is kind of proving that wrong at the moment as they don’t have one and are dominating anyway. Like you said it’s only 10 games in but if they continue like they are now then maybe you don’t need one

[@davidgreen3001]

Why are none of the hockey channels talking about the hockey player who was killed on the ice recently? At this point it just seems insanely disrespectful to Adam and his family.

[@keithcozart4617]

10 goals!

[@PxThucydides]

Thing is Tocchet is not a guy you want to bet against. He has too much practice at it.

[@wambam12]

Tocket is the next Brindamour in the coaching world

[@brandona7206]

Hughes tallying 5 pts last night too. He deserves the praise!! Ranked 60th? Are you kidding!!! What a joke.

[@sernick223]

Canucks have some dawgs on their team

[@craigster123ful]

This team is gonna finish top three in the division.

[@GHOST_30375]

Me and pettersson have the same birthday!!😂

[@StreetFig]

Pettersson is going to leave when his contract is up. He's too smart to ignore the fact that current ownership is the big problem that's preventing the organization from building a legit cup contending team

[@dkorody81]

Wonder if people will pay more attention after tonight (10-1)

[@niteporter]

We'll see. Still got my New Jersey Devils winning the Stanley cup and Jack Hughes taking league mvp but if you say so

[@grazynazambeanie5963]

Hey it's the Canucks. Not Christmas, they still have time to get rid of Petterrssen and Demko

[@IHave_NoIdea95]

I feel like something is missing for the Canucks. Im a little worried

[@craigster123ful]

Could be 3 of our defencemen eating 28 mins a night while the other 3 were playing around 13 minutes because they cant be trusted. Myers had 20 mins against nashville which is an improvement but still.........

[@MrCoda47]

I'm so sick of all you guys sitting there talking about how one guy is making or breaking a team the whole thing here is it a team it takes everybody from the lowest guy to the highest guy how about giving them all a little bit of kudos for what they've accomplished instead of giving it to one guy

[@CKsoundwave]

Go Canucks go