Line Change: Vancouver Canucks demote Nils Hoglander to the 4th line for game against Flyers
After the Vancouver Canucks collapsed against the Calgary Flames in their season opener, the news coming out of practice today was that the team would be shaking up the lines and changing up their strategy.
Vancouver Canucks Lineup Vs. Calgary Flames
Th main narrative was how the team was focusing on defense and defensive strategy with assistant coach Adam Foote. Cleary this had to be the focus as head coach Rick Tocchet told the media yesterday in the post game press conference that they focused too much on their transition game in training camp, and not enough on defense.
Nils Hoglander Demoted to the 4th line
In other news coming out of practice today was that, surprisingly, Hoglander was demoted down to the fourth line where Pius Suter was slotted into his spot on the 3rd forward group.
Lines in Practice Today
Heinen. Miller. Boeser.
DeBrusk. Pettersson. Sprong.
Suter. Räty. Garland.
Höglander. Blueger. Sherwood.
Extras: �man, Bains
Hughes. Hronek.
Soucy. Myers.
Forbort. Juulsen.
Desharnais.
Fans have been vocal on X (formally Twitter) to express their confusion with why the Canucks made this change.
What do you think about the Vancouver Canucks demoting Nils Hoglander to the 4th line?
