Tyler Myers returned to practice with the Vancouver Canucks after being off the ice for a while. Coach Rick Tocchet expressed confidence in Casey DeSmith's performance despite limited game time. Tocchet also hinted at managing the defense once Myers is fully back. The team had a break, and Tocchet is preparing for upcoming games.
#Canucks got back to practice today although some players skated over team’s two day break. Here’s what we saw at Rogers Arena today https://t.co/C1M3RUQycw
Scenes from Canucks practice: Silovs and Myers join the group as team returns from two day break https://t.co/NcpG1Zcoi2
Hearing the Rick Tocchet post-practice audio today, and the silliness of Tocchet's self-aware laugh as he gives the hockeyspeak "lower body, week-to-week" Demko update is incredible. #Canucks
#Canucks had two days off. Tocchet now paying for it. 20 minutes and counting at the podium
Rick Tocchet says they plan to load manage the defense if they remain fully healthy once Myers is back. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet on whether Silovs will get starts: As of now, we're going game to game. Casey is definitely in the next few games, and we'll go from there. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
More Tocchet on DeSmith: He's well liked. When you like the goalies, you tend to block more shots. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet on Tyler Myers: Whether he plays tomorrow or the next game, he's getting close. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Rick Tocchet: Casey has ran with the ball. He's done it very well at times. It's hard for him because he hasn't played a lot of consecutive games. Practices this week for him, getting him some games, is great. We have a lot of confidence in him. #Canucks @Sportsnet650
Myers skating with Friedman as an extra pair early in #Canucks practice
Tyler Myers back on the ice with #Canucks this morning https://t.co/qVEfB9kus5