Rick Tocchet reveals what it's going to take to be Pettersson and Debrusk's linemate
Apart from Thatcher Demko's injury, the lack of linemates for Elias Pettersson has been the talk of the summer.
The Canucks first signed Jake DeBrusk to address that need but there's still a void to fill on the right side. Rick Tocchet has been trying many different combination since training camp started.
Tocchet first placed the up and coming youngster Jonathan Lekkerimäki on their side, and while he played well, it hasn't been enough to prove he belongs in the NHL yet. Kiefer Sherwood was also given a shot, but Tocchet's words on the subject are a clear indication of what it takes to be the 40 and the 74's linemate:
«There's a lot of different options to go,» Tocchet said. «I could put Hoggy [Höglander] on the left, I know Jake [DeBrusk] can play the right side - he's actually a good right-winger too. Sherwood could go up there. There's a lot of different guys. I think Lekkerimäki has done a nice job in his time there. It's a job we're looking for somebody to take a hold of.»
After scoring a highlight reel goal during the team's second exhibition game, everybody wondered why he had not been given a shot yet. Tocchet did state that the goal scoring machine would be given an opportunity and it'll extremely to see what comes of it when it does happen:
«Yes, he is,» Tocchet replied when asked if Sprong was a candidate. «I shouldn't have forgotten [him] cause he's a guy we're really excited to help and teach. You saw that goal last night. He can do that. There's just times in between where he gets a little lost. I'm excited to work with him, like, really excited. He is definitely a candidate to go there. It would be crazy not to give him a chance up there.»
Source: Canucks Army
Canucks' Tocchet wants someone to earn the spot with Pettersson and DeBrusk
| POLL |
Who's your pick to play alongside Pettersson and DeBrusk? |
| Nils Hoglander | 64 | 30.3 % |
| Jonathan Lekkerim�ki | 38 | 18 % |
| Daniel Sprong | 108 | 51.2 % |
| Other | 1 | 0.5 % |
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