Former Vancouver Canucks Coach Sergei Gonchar Opens Up on Team’s Struggles Last Season
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Former Vancouver Canucks coach Sergei Gonchar recently opened up about the struggles and drama the team faced throughout the 2024-25 campaign.
After missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, the Vancouver Canucks made some changes behind the bench, promoting Adam Foote to the role of Head Coach, while Rick Tocchet departed the club to take on the same role but with one of his former clubs, the Philadelphia Flyers.
During a recent interview with Daria Tuboltseva of RG Media, Gonchar spoke about his two-and-a-half year tenure with the Vancouver Canucks organization and the struggles the team faced last season.
Sergei Gonchar opens up on team’s struggles and drama they faced last season
12 months after winning the Pacific Division title, the Vancouver Canucks ended up missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, sitting six points back of the St. Louis Blues for the final wild card spot in the Western Conference.
“I think the big factor was the whole trade situation. There was a long buildup, lots of uncertainty, and everyone lived with that question hanging over the season. That had a huge impact on the team. Not even the trade itself, but the preparation for it. When these things drag on, of course it affects the group. Miller is a top-level player; you don’t just trade someone like that without getting equal value. For the GM, making that call wasn’t easy, and it took time.” Gonchar said.
With last season now behind them, the Canucks are hoping that it’ll be a fresh start for everyone on their roster and that they can push towards a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs next April.
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