Halford & Brough in the Morning Kevin Woodley Talks Canucks + What We Learned
Mar 16, 2026
Kevin Woodley, NHL.com and InGoal Magazine goaltending analyst, shares arena memories and Seattle notes. He breaks down Canucks goaltending, including Nikita Tolochko’s tendencies and coaching differences between Abbotsford and Vancouver. He also evaluates Connor Ingram, Tristan Jarry and Edmonton’s defensive needs. The segment closes with quick wrap-up and light banter.
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Sonics Floor Possibly Stored Under Arena
- Kevin Woodley recounts first visit to Seattle arenas and hearing the old Sonics floor may be stored in the arena basement.
- He remembers entering via the truck-level entrance and seeing the arena's subterranean layout.
Canucks Goalie Technique Mismatch
- Nikita Tolochilo shows NHL-level traits but struggles with post-entry movement and dead-angle vulnerability.
- Kevin Woodley points to inconsistent teaching between Abbotsford and Vancouver causing him to oscillate between overlap and reverse VH techniques.
Two Goaltending Systems In One Organization
- The Canucks appear to be teaching different goaltending systems at AHL Abbotsford and NHL Vancouver, creating inconsistency for prospects.
- Woodley suspects organizational changes and removal of Ian Clark's unified approach as a cause.