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Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet had a lot to say about Elias Pettersson's performance VS Maple Leafs
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Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet had a lot to say about superstar Elias Pettersson after his amazing performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
It has not been the easiest season for Elias Pettersson as he is constantly dealing with outside criticism from media and fans about how he is not living up to his monster 8-year, $92 million contract with a cap hit of $11.6 million per year (AAV).
But, even though his point totals aren't what he would like them to be (still pretty good), he is making up for it by playing an entire 200 foot game that no one seems to be talking about.
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet Praises Elias Pettersson
It is safe to say that when the Vancouver Canucks shutout the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time in franchise history on Saturday, Elias Pettersson may have only got 1 assist, but played one heck of a game on defense that is now getting major praise from his head coach.
"It was one of Petey's best games of the year. I thought he was terrific, blocked shots that won at the end there, [...] hit, they had a back door play that was a hot high hockey IQ. Petty, he didn't press forward. He went back. He saw that that was going to happen. Yeah, he was right. That line was really good. Every line was great, but yeah, Petey was excellent today," Tocchet said.
Amid all of the drama that is surrounding Pettersson and his future with the Canucks, it must feel amazing to get some big props for Rick Tocchet.
This season, his defense has really taken a significant step forward as EP40 has 10 goals and 19 assists for 29 points, along with 44 blocked shot in 36 games.
Per game ranks among forwards this season...
Blocked Passes: 1st
Blocked Shots: 14th
Puck Battle Wins: 17th
Loose Puck Recoveries: 24th
Stick Checks: 33rd"
Blocked Passes: 1st
Blocked Shots: 14th
Puck Battle Wins: 17th
Loose Puck Recoveries: 24th
Stick Checks: 33rd"
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