Live from the Marriott Waikiki in Hawaii Guest Include: Bob McKenzie (TSN Hockey Insider), Dave Tomlinson (TSN 1040 Canucks Analyst), Thatcher Demko (Utica Comets Goalie) & Jeff Paterson (TSN 1040 Canucks Reporter).
Utica starter Thatcher Demko admits he'd like to get some NHL games in this season, but realizes it's out of his control. So Demko is focused on being the best goalie he can be in Utica, and working on increasing his efficiency in the crease
Bob McKenzie says the Rangers' announcement that they'll go younger at the deadline like affects Alain Vigneault, as there's already speculation he's being tuned out. Vigneault also has a reputation that he prefers to coach older players
Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson says Efrain Juarez has shown great leadership ability in a short time with the Whitecaps, and also suggests Kei Kamara has a great desire to score goals…and do the work to be in a position to do that.
Jeff Paterson suggests Darren Archibald will be asked to be the sparkplug that the Canucks have lacked since Derek Dorsett was injured, and says Travis Green is very familiar with what his MVP in Utica last year brings to the table. Jeff suggests it may be time for Jake Virtanen to get another stint in Utica