Adding better padding to shin pads should help Canucks’ defencemen reduce injuries
At some point in any game, a player must deliver a check, absorb a hit or do what has become second nature to Jordie Benn and Chris Tanev. When vulcanized rubber is whipped their way, the Vancouver Canucks’ defencemen instinctively step or slide in front of pucks destined for the net.
Benn only missed six games the last two seasons while Tanev missed 96 in the last three. If the Canucks expect to contend for a playoff position, they can’t afford to lose veterans to injuries that could be prevented with some creativity. “I skated with the gear all summer and they did a really good job redesigning it,” said Tanev. “It’s going to help me a lot. There are certain areas in normal pads that are vulnerable a bit and led to back-to-back broken legs for me.”
“It’s being close to family and my sister just had a baby just over a year ago,” said Benn, who is a 15-minute drive from the Save-On-Foods Arena for some home-cooking. “It was a surreal moment,” recalled Benn. “My level of game obviously wasn’t like theirs and it has come full circle. I don’t look at the big picture, it’s who we play next and what team is coming to town and not looking too far ahead.”
“For me, it’s being engaged and moving my feet. Sometimes, you get tired and get sloppy and when I move the puck and get gritty, that’s when my game is the best.”
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