It is one thing to have low numbers, all players have slumps, but the issues surrounding Pettersson runs deeper than that. There have been questions of a lack of effort and commitment to wanting to get better, and Rick Tocchet feels the same way.
Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet questions Elias Pettersson's commitment
In a recent interview, when asked about the issues surrounding Elias Pettersson, Tocchet eluded to the fact that the superstar forward's struggles are self induced, and that his work ethic may be questionable.
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Today, Tocchet was asked if Petey's struggles were a result of losing confidence. Tocchet responded with "confidence is watching video & working hard in practice".
Rick was then asked if he's seen enough of that from Petey. Tocchet replied "in spurts".
Today, Tocchet was asked if Petey's struggles were a result of losing confidence. Tocchet responded with "confidence is watching video & working hard in practice".
Rick was then asked if he's seen enough of that from Petey. Tocchet replied "in spurts".
By what Toch said, Pettersson has to take responsibility for his actions, he needs to realize that he needs to dedicate himself to every aspect of the game in order to start making an impact, and as it looks right now, his interest level to do so is not there.
