Confirmed with Link: Ian Clarke Changing Roles / Marko Torenius Promoted
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Allvin claims that the 58 year old Clark told him he has major shoulder and knee issues, and just can't get out the ice everyday, anymore. And I believe him. I actually think at this stage of his career, Clark might be more valuable as a scout ferreting out the next crop of young goaltenders for the Canucks to draft.
He just has a new role. It's not like the Canucks are losing him.
He just has a new role. It's not like the Canucks are losing him.
Sportsnet (Ian MacIntyre) is reporting it
What we know — and don't know — about state of Canucks' goaltending
The Canucks turned heads when they announced that Ian Clark had requested re-assignment away from day-to-day coaching duties. Iain MacIntyre breaks down what we know, and what we don't, about the Canucks' goaltending situation heading into 2024-25.
Ya. There shouldn't be too much games played wear and tear but he's getting up there in age. We see that he does get down on his knees and showing the movements when he's coaching. Being involved in the day to day is more work.Yeah, it's called getting old.
I think the lucky ones are able to walk around and do everything day activities without pain. Luongo has put on the pads since retiring too.
Keep in mind that there's a transition through the eras though. Many of the older generation were what we would consider today standup goalies. Fuhr and Moog were more or less standup goalies. After Roy, there were still many hybrid goalies. Vernon I think was more hybrid. Hasek did everything he could to stop pucks. Even then the definitions have evolved.
Mossey can explain this better, but the modern day goalies are taught a style that requires them to seal the bottom part of the net with their pads and even when you're moving side to side. Imagine trying to be on your knees and stretching out your legs to cover the bottom parts of the net with no light in between the pads and the ice. And when the puck goes cross ice and you're already on your knees, you're often required to rotate and push yourself to get to the other side while still sealing the bottom part of the net as much as possible so you remain in this save position. Roy didn't do that (granted the game also wasn't as fast and the equipment wasn't as good).
Thank you.Sportsnet (Ian MacIntyre) is reporting it
What we know — and don't know — about state of Canucks' goaltending
The Canucks turned heads when they announced that Ian Clark had requested re-assignment away from day-to-day coaching duties. Iain MacIntyre breaks down what we know, and what we don't, about the Canucks' goaltending situation heading into 2024-25.www.sportsnet.ca
Well, this seems all a reasonable adjustment to the man's health.
The fact that Demko begged Benning in a zoom call to bring back Clark is nuts. Stupid ass GM is stupidSportsnet (Ian MacIntyre) is reporting it
What we know — and don't know — about state of Canucks' goaltending
The Canucks turned heads when they announced that Ian Clark had requested re-assignment away from day-to-day coaching duties. Iain MacIntyre breaks down what we know, and what we don't, about the Canucks' goaltending situation heading into 2024-25.
That makes total sense. Too bad because he's been so incredible for our organization in that role. But I have faith that the new guy will be great, sounds like he's worked with some of the best.
Hansen
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They should give him a directorial role and create a goaltending department under him if they havent already
They did when they re-signed him to his 5 year contract three years ago.
PavelBure10
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Just happy to have Clarke still in the system. He's done wonders for the organisation, helping out our goalies fundamentals for years now. He deserves a break as he is probably inching his way closer to retirement. Clarke has done a hell of a job.
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I think people are trying to find controversy when there isn't any.
Clarke asked for the change. He wanted a different, lesser role. It's not a big deal he's not the director of goaltending anymore.
Clarke asked for the change. He wanted a different, lesser role. It's not a big deal he's not the director of goaltending anymore.
Absolutely!.....Clarke went to Allvin and requested the change in position, and outlined his physical limitations in getting out on the ice every day. What's the GM going to do--say 'no'?
Clark still has two years remaining on his contract--and is just transitioning into a different role at his request.
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Bojack Horvatman
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This makes me both happy and sad. Happy from remembering the Leafs trading away Rask for Raycroft because they had Pogge as their future goalie. Sad in realizing that he is 38 now and that time keeps speeding up and speeding up.
He also looks too much like Nick Kypreos for my liking
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2005 World Junior legend Justin Pogge, then once hyped Leafs goaltending prospect.
I always assumed that Ian Clark got some credit for how far Arturs Silovs came as a goaltender last season. I guess as the Canucks head goaltending consultant, the does get some credit.
But the guy who worked with him day in and day out in Abbotsford last season was Marko Torenius. So I suppose he can also take a bow for Nikita Tolopilo, who also had a strong first season in the AHL. In fact, if you gauge it by stats, Tolopilo might had a better season than even Silovs.
But the guy who worked with him day in and day out in Abbotsford last season was Marko Torenius. So I suppose he can also take a bow for Nikita Tolopilo, who also had a strong first season in the AHL. In fact, if you gauge it by stats, Tolopilo might had a better season than even Silovs.
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I need the season to start because the artificial drama that members of the media are trying to stir up about this is making my curated Twitter account hard to follow.
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I have your gold medal Zippy!
Have to really wonder how the Leafs furtunes might've changed had they went with the other goalie prospect they had.
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According to Gorton, the choice was Boston's and Boston chose Rask because they wanted to draft him the year before.
