Canucks Talk Rutherford Hints at Changes
Mar 30, 2026
Jesse Granger, Athletic beat reporter on the Vegas Golden Knights, calls in to discuss coaching moves, roster fit, and goaltending. Landon Ferraro, former NHLer turned analyst, breaks down player development, goaltending woes, and team strategy. They cover sudden coaching changes in Vegas, handling of young goalies, defensive breakdowns, and whether front-office moves signal win-now desperation.
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Why Lankinen's Play Fell Apart
- Kevin Lankinen's struggles are tied to both his overmovement and frequent defensive breakdowns in front of him leading to goals.
- Landon Ferraro notes Lankinen plays best when calm and compact, but recent defensive miscues and rebounds exposed him in Calgary.
Defend The Slot By Starting Outside The Net
- Start defending earlier by initiating contact six feet from the net so forwards can't get free slot space for tips and screens.
- Ferraro recommends drills: corner retrievals, point feeds, then race to net-front box-out work to preempt screens.
How Sitting Damages Young Goalies
- Tolopilo's confidence was fragile after sitting five games and re-entering created over-anxious, overactive movement in net.
- Ferraro explains goalies can't 'burn off' nerves like skaters, so sitting long can make them press and lose composure.